Lawyer (Singapore Law, Japanese-Speaking)ID:37162

10,000 SGD ~ 12,000 SGDCityabout 20 hours ago

Overview

  • Salary

    10,000 SGD ~ 12,000 SGD

  • Industry

    Other

  • Job Description

    Our client is a Singapore-based law firm established by a Japanese lawyer and is seeking a Lawyer (Singapore Law, Japanese-Speaking) to join their expanding team.
    The firm handles Japanese and international clients, focusing primarily on M&A and corporate law, with occasional cross-border matters.

    This position reports to the Managing Director.

    【Responsibilities】
    - Provide legal advice on Japanese law and/or Singapore law to Japanese and international clients across a range of practice areas.
    - Handle corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and general corporate advisory work.
    - Support and lead transactions involving cross-border elements, particularly between Japan and Singapore.
    - Serve clients based in Japan and Singapore, responding to their legal needs in a timely and practical manner.
    - Collaborate closely with senior lawyers on complex cross-border matters, including due diligence, contract drafting, negotiations, and regulatory analysis.
    - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents in both Japanese and English.
    - Assist in client relationship management and business development activities.
    - Stay updated on developments in Japanese law and relevant international legal trends.

Qualifications

  • Requirement

    【Requirements & Preferences】
    (Must)
    - Law degree from a recognized institution, with completion of a Japanese or Singapore law program (Juris Doctor, LL.M., or LL.B.)
    - Admitted and licensed to practise law in Japan and/or Singapore
    - Possess an existing Japanese and/or international client base, generating a minimum of SGD 15,000–20,000 in monthly billings
    - Fluent in Japanese (Native level or JLPT N1) and English (Intermediate in reading, writing, and speaking) to communicate with Japanese-speaking and English-speaking counterparts.
    - Proactive, self-motivated, able to work independently
    - Possess strong business sense and client management skills

  • English Level

    -

  • Other Language

    -

Additional Information

  • Benefit

    【What you will receive】
    - Variable Bonus (Depends on Company and Individual performance)
    - Annual Leave 14 days (Maximum of 18 days)
    - Medical Benefit

  • Working Hour

    9:00 ~ 18:00

  • Holiday

    -

  • Job Function