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 skillsEnglish Level
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Other Language
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Additional Information
Benefit
【What you will receive】
- Variable Bonus (Depends on Company and Individual performance)
- Annual Leave 14 days (Maximum of 18 days)
- Medical BenefitWorking Hour
9:00 ~ 18:00
Holiday
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Job Function
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