Senior Associate (5PQE and above)

Job requirements

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join a growing Energy/Projects team in our Singapore office as a Senior Associate level lawyer. This role offers a unique combination of corporate and project development matters, working closely with the David Phua (Partner) who advises energy and natural resources clients on complex cross-border projects, transactions and commercial arrangements across Asia and globally, encompassing LNG, gas, power, mining and energy transition-related matters.

Along with first rate exposure to large and complex corporate transactions and energy projects, you will work in close collaboration with the Partner. This role also offers meaningful opportunity and scope for training, development, active involvement in business development and client facing activities.

Candidates looking to establish their career and become an integral member of a growing team are encouraged to get in touch or apply directly.

Candidate Profile

To be considered for this position, candidates should possess a combination of the following attributes, experience and skills:

• Must be qualified in a common law jurisdiction apart from Singapore (e.g. England & Wales, Australia,HK, U.S.)
• 5 and more years' post-qualification experience, with an energy/projects background or with a general corporate background and genuine interest to join a projects and energy practice. 
• UK law-qualified candidates currently living in other countries who are willing to relocate to Singapore are welcome to apply
• Pragmatic and proactive mindset, taking initiative, anticipating challenges and actively seeking effective solutions
• Excellent legal drafting, research and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and build effective working relationships with clients, local counsel and colleagues
• Language proficiency: English (native). Mandarin (good business level proficiency) will be an advantage to deal with Mandarin speaking clients.
• A willingness to relocate to Singapore for overseas candidates with some work-related travel.

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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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