77 Legal Assistant jobs in Singapore

Job Title: Legal Assistant

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our lawyers, including filing, calendar management, and e-filing of documents.

• Provide full legal secretarial services/paralegal assistance, and administrative support to lawyers.
• Liaise with clients, file documents, manage calendars, and perform e-filing tasks.
• Assist with legal research, drafting court documents, and preparing bundles for hearings.

• Diploma in Law or relevant experience in law firms.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good command of spoken and written English, with the ability to draft clear and concise documents.

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• A competitive salary package and benefits, including opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to develop your skills and expertise in a fast-paced legal environment.

Please send your resume with all relevant details to us via email.

The Opportunity

• This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the public sector organisations
• This will start off as a 8 months contract

Responsibilities

Operations

1. Review documents in trade mark disputes

2. Draft and issue letters to parties in trade mark disputes

3. Support team in the procedures of trade mark disputes

Administrative Support for Promotion of IP/Tech Dispute Resolution

1. Research possible flights, hotels and restaurants for US trip

2. Book flights and hotels; make reservations at restaurants; for US trip

3. Set up RSVP system for different events, coordinate and follow up

4. Create and update administrative programme for US trip

5. Format PowerPoint presentation slides

6. Publish email updates to subscribers

Requirements

· Self-driven and motivated

· Meticulous and systematic

· Able to write and communicate clearly in English

· Able to work well independently and within a team

· Knowledge of intellectual property, especially the procedures of trade mark disputes, is a plus

· Bachelor university degree or polytechnic diploma with commendation, in any discipline

· Microsoft Office (There will be on-the-job-training on other IT applications used in the job)

· Work experience, especially in the legal field, is a plus

Next Steps

• Drop your resume and contact us to follow-up, or send your resume to
• Email Topic: Legal Assistant
• All shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Amos Tan Jun Han

EA Licence Number: 91C2918

Personnel Registration Number: R23113385

You will be part of a dynamic and driven team at Auto & General – which is a people focused company and a part of an international insurance group, which provides insurance solutions for millions of policyholders worldwide. Businesses owned by the group include Compare the Market in the UK, Budget Direct in Australia and Telesure in South Africa.

The Legal team is responsible for supporting Auto & General businesses in Singapore. We are looking to expand our businesses in Southeast Asia. If you think you fit the bill and are keen to be part of this exciting journey with us, we want you!

Job Responsibilities

● Manage business contracts. Draft, review, negotiate and amend a broad range of business contracts for the company. Provide advice and assistance to management on standard agreements and terms and conditions of business or business processes.

● Support business development. Support new product development work and business initiatives, including digital and online products and functionalities. Review and advise on marketing and advertising initiatives and executions.

● Maintain contracts registers. Keep the company’s contracts registers up-to-date and help business owners manage renewals in relation to their contracts.

● Assist in management of dispute resolution. Review relevant correspondence and provide advice on and management of disputes and claims, whether internal or external

● Assist in management of trade marks portfolio. Review the relevant issues and liaise with external lawyers

● Corporate secretarial . Assist and support the Company Secretary on related activities.

● General. Provide general guidance and advice to the company on all other legal and regulatory matters.

Job Requirements

● Qualified lawyer. Admitted to the Singapore bar (or equivalent) with at least 7 years post-qualification experience in corporate, commercial, financial services, banking or a related field. Candidates qualified in other common law jurisdiction will also be considered.

● Corporate secretarial experience required . Able to advise and support related activities for the companies in our group.

● Effective communicator. Good oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and concisely to business owners.

● Problem solver. Takes initiative to learn independently and takes responsibility for understanding and solving problems.

● Team player. Good interpersonal skills and willing to build working relationships throughout the company.

● Good attitude. Willing to learn and cover a broad spectrum of work, with guidance. Adaptable to working in a fluid and changing business environment, and in different geographical regions. Staying abreast of developments in critical legal areas: insurance, financial services, consumer, privacy, outsourcing etc.

Hogan Lovells is a leading global law firm known for its exceptional breadth of practice, deep industry knowledge, and 'one team' approach. Our distinctive market position enables us to provide clients with a wide range of services across various streams.

We are seeking a skilled professional to join our Banking practice in Singapore. This role offers the opportunity to work on structuring and executing transactions around the region and globally. We value our ability to provide practical commercial advice and bring local expertise to each financial centre we operate in.

• Assist with legal matters including post-closing activities and document formatting
• Draft straightforward contracts and conduct research tasks as needed
• Carry out due diligence procedures and maintain attention to detail
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve shared goals

Equal Opportunities Policy

Hogan Lovells is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

• Manage corporate expansions, liquidations, integrations and coordination of corporate compliance, governance and maintenance for Alphabet subsidiaries in the APAC region.
• Plan and coordinate board/shareholder meetings in accordance with local statutory and regulatory requirements, including attending meetings, preparing board/shareholder documents, taking minutes, maintaining corporate records and internal databases. Monitor and handle required corporate and regulatory filings.
• Help prepare preliminary drafts of legal documents and process documentation, and lead training sessions internally.
• Ensure compliance to processes and procedures, provide guidance to ensure conformity and consistency in the application of Alphabet's policies/practices. Perform corporate housekeeping tasks, including tracking of documents, routing documents for signature and distribution, filing, data organization, and managing logistical matters such as corporate chopping, certification etc.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of legal work experience in a law firm, government, or in house legal department.
• Qualified Company Secretary or Paralegal.

• Ability to work on legal and non-legal matters.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to review and organize numerous documents in legal matters.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail with the ability to handle the environment and prioritize multiple projects/requests that are time sensitive.
• Excellent team player with commitment to professionalism and collegiality as part of a performing team.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who possesses excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.

• Provide legal support to litigation lawyers in preparation of correspondence, office documents, and legal documents.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing court documents and conducting due diligence.

The ideal candidate will have a law diploma or degree, excellent written and spoken English skills, and be willing to work beyond standard office hours.

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Paralegal who can work effectively as part of a team, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, and possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Key Responsibilities:

A Paralegal plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to lawyers within our organization. This entails assisting in various tasks, including research, document preparation, and litigation support.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively under pressure.

• Support lawyers with case management and preparation of court documents.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis on legal matters.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and files.
• Develop and implement efficient filing systems and procedures.

Benefits of this role include:

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legal sector.
• Professional growth and development through training and mentorship programs.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Additional requirements include:

• Degree in Law or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a paralegal role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

20th century laws don't always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world.

Google's legal department is at the center of an information law revolution, and you're at its core. As a Legal Assistant, you are a driving force behind the success of your Legal team, ready to roll up your sleeves to create and improve processes, maintain records, conduct legal research and coordinate communications across the team. As you closely support your team, you may find yourself working with multiple groups within the Legal Department, internal clients across Google, and external parties. You're an independent thinker who isn't afraid to ask questions, and you're organized in a way that never overlooks the details.

In this role, you will execute tasks and provide support to the Legal Department on various legal and administrative matters within the scope of a project. You will serve as a point-of-contact for internal or external clients, prepare preliminary drafts of legal documents, create process documentation, and lead training sessions. You own projects and manage legal and business matters of low to moderate risk of complexity with some guidance including managing information and documentation, conducting legal reviews, advising clients on risks and solutions, and improving processes. You interact with multiple groups within the Legal Department, with internal stakeholders across Google, and with external parties and articulate legal and operational needs with parties who may have engaging priorities.

• Manage corporate expansions, liquidations, integrations and coordination of corporate compliance, governance and maintenance for Alphabet subsidiaries in the APAC region.
• Plan and coordinate board/shareholder meetings in accordance with local statutory and regulatory requirements, including attending meetings, preparing board/shareholder documents, taking minutes, maintaining corporate records and internal databases. Monitor and handle required corporate and regulatory filings.
• Help prepare preliminary drafts of legal documents and process documentation, and lead training sessions internally.
• Ensure compliance to processes and procedures, provide guidance to ensure conformity and consistency in the application of Alphabet's policies/practices. Perform corporate housekeeping tasks, including tracking of documents, routing documents for signature and distribution, filing, data organization, and managing logistical matters such as corporate chopping, certification etc.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of legal work experience in a law firm, government, or in house legal department.
• Qualified Company Secretary or Paralegal.

• Ability to work on legal and non-legal matters.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to review and organize numerous documents in legal matters.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail with the ability to handle the environment and prioritize multiple projects/requests that are time sensitive.
• Excellent team player with commitment to professionalism and collegiality as part of a performing team.