Associate - Regulatory/Investigations (3-6PQE)

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Associate to support the Singapore team with a particular focus on corporate investigations, regulatory compliance, and commercial litigation. The role presents a fantastic opportunity to join a team of industry experts, acting on behalf of a diverse local and international client base, with the opportunity to participate in a range of business development-related activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for those seeking a dynamic and global platform to further their career and leadership/business development skills, whilst working as part of a fast-paced and close-knit team of industry experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Partner and other team members on a range of complex and large-scale matters in particular on regulatory offences, civil litigation, and white-collar criminal defence.
• Conducting legal research and analysis related to a broad spectrum of corporate investigations, regulatory compliance, and dispute matters.
• Advising on conduct of corporate investigations into corruption, employee misconduct and fraud, as well as their interactions with law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
• Being a key point of contact for and liaising with local and global clients.
• Leading and participating in business development activities.
• Appearing and representing clients in Singapore court and handling litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 3 to 6 years' post-qualification experience in Singapore acting for and advising clients
• Suitable candidates will have strong academic results and be qualified to practise in Singapore
• Proven legal experience in regulatory and compliance matters, and/or disputes and investigations
• Strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to work as part of a team with limited supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and networking ability.

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The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.