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Employment Associate
Posted 7 days ago
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Job Description
Bird & Bird ATMD is a leading Singapore law firm associated with Bird & Bird, an international law firm that supports organizations shaped by the digital economy. We combine strong local insight with deep sector expertise across technology & communications, retail and consumer, life sciences and healthcare, financial services, energy and utilities, and other key industries.
As part of Bird & Bird’s international practice, our Singapore team is supported by a global network of more than 1,600 lawyers across 34 offices in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. This enables us to deliver a full service legal offering with seamless cross border capability and truly international reach.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Partner in a range of advisory, transactional and contentious employment work as well as some industrial relations work, including but not limited to:
- review and revise standard employment documentation, handbooks, etc
- assist in matters such as employment due diligence on transactions
- review materials relevant to Data Subject Access Requests
- provides support on appropriate contentious employment matters (for example, disclosure, document handling, etc.)
- respond to client queries on day-to-day HR-related issues (eg assisting in grievances, disciplinary actions)
- carry out specific research tasks, cross-border project matter management
- represent clients in litigation
- co-ordinate billing and assist in preparing (and where appropriate, deliver) client training
- Develop, manage, and build strong relationships with clients through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress.
- Comply with risk requirements, Firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation and contribute to billing, engagement, and client acceptance processes.
- Liaising with teams elsewhere in the Firm (e.g. Paris employment team) as required on fee-earning or other projects.
- Establish effective relationships with both individuals and groups across the global network; uphold the firm’s values; participate in Firm's events and CSR initiatives; support and attend marketing/industry events; and assist with training and preparation of legal precedents.
Skills, experience and qualifications
- At least 2 years' PQE Singapore qualified lawyer but we are open to considering candidates with more or less experience.
- Good knowledge of employment law as an area and relevant industry sector(s).
- Possess initiative and resourcefulness.
- Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex issues succinctly, verbally and in writing.
- Strong IT literacy, including an aptitude for learning (and becoming proficient in) the use of software and IT applications, for example using software tools intelligently to navigate large databases/document management systems.
- Fluency in an ASEAN language is a plus.
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Executive Assistant
Posted 7 days ago
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This position supports primarily the Partner and 2 to 3 other lawyers. The ideal incumbent will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention for details.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate scheduling for the Partner including managing flow of mails, email, phone calls, client management, and other company/department logistics
- Provide administrative and office support, such as maintenance of filing system and contacts database
- Answer and respond to phone calls, communicate messages and information to the Partner
- Manage Partner travel logistics and activities, including accommodations, transportation, and meals
- Coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflows
- Maintain records, files, and documents for the Partner
- Manage and organize team communications and plan events, both internal and off-site
- Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality in respect of communications, materials and all correspondences
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related administrative experience reporting directly to the upper management
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Strong time-management and organisational skills, and an ability to multi task
- Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
- Ability to work well within a team environment, flexible, and willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees
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