Associate (Restructuring and Insolvency)

Withers

Job title:                      Associate

Practice Group:           Restructuring and Insolvency

Location:                     Singapore

About Withers KhattarWong LLP 

Withers KhattarWong LLP, a Singapore law practice, is a member of Withers, and one of Singapore's longest established and largest full-service leading law firms. As one of the largest international law firms in Singapore, clients have access to lawyers who are qualified to practice a wide range of jurisdictions including Singapore, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK and U.S. amongst others. We work closely with our Hong Kong and Tokyo offices to cover the region. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a thoughtful and driven Associate to join our Restructuring and Insolvency team in Singapore. The team advises both international and domestic clients across a broad range of contentious, advisory, and transactional matters. The role would suit a well-rounded individual with experience in Restructuring and Insolvency work. 

You will be part of a dynamic team that handles fast-moving matters involving complex legal and commercial issues. We are looking for someone with a strong sense of ownership over their work, who can prioritise and multi-task efficiently, and who is detail-oriented with a keen aptitude for problem solving.   

Areas of focus and responsibilities

The role is focused on advising and assisting an exceptional client base and will involve:

·         Working in a team of Restructuring and Insolvency lawyers of diverse backgrounds and expertise. 

·         Drafting of legal documents and correspondence

·         Legal research

·         Attending court hearings

·         Attending meetings and liaising with clients, creditors and other stakeholders

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Technical skills and experience

·         1 to 2 years PQE with experience in restructuring & insolvency, and with commercial disputes

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         High level of attention to detail

·         Analytical, organised and can demonstrate initiative

·         Able to work as part of a dynamic team and also independently to meet deadlines

·         Proficient in PC skills e.g., Word, Excel etc.

About Withers 

A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world’s problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withers KhattarWong LLP endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers KhattarWong LLP operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is the policy of Withers KhattarWong LLP to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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