Careers

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com.

Department Overview:

Our top-ranked finance lawyers have a track record of executing transactions with innovation and vigour, and advising clients at the forefront of their markets. The Global Loans practice advises on a range of banking matters including Leveraged & Acquisition Finance, Infrastructure Acquisition Finance, Corporate Lending, Fund Finance and the like. In addition, our practice extends to bilateral and syndicated loans, guarantee and security issues, and regulatory matters, including the establishment of banks and the carrying out of lending and investment banking activities within Europe, the Middle East, APAC and the US. Our clients include leading investment and commercial banks as well as substantial corporate borrowers, issuers and sponsors.

Role Overview:

Ashurst combines the benefits of a leading finance practice with a supportive and collegiate environment. The firm is looking for a paralegal to join our Global Loans practice in Singapore. The job holder will work closely with partners and associates to provide documentation and know-how support and facilitate the delivery of top quality and efficient services to our multi-jurisdictional clients.

Main responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing and translating transaction documents, including conditions precedent and closing bibles.
• Managing simple flow work such as repeat deals, changing of names, verification exercises, signing and completion processes.
• Producing and distributing transaction bibles and documents, and collating know-how information upon completion of transactions.
• Maintaining records and know-how resources such as matter index, due diligence questionnaires, templates/ precedents for transactions.
• Conducting basic legal and commercial research and analyses.
• Assist with ACRA registrations and IRAS stamping.

Essential skills and experience:

• At least 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience as a paralegal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to switch between detail and the bigger picture.
• Positive attitude toward work and a desire to learn and develop.
• A team player - flexible in their approach to work and willingness to go the extra mile, and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Enthusiastic and proactive, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload to meet deadlines.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy.

Background checks

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

We endeavour to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, we operate on a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

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