Snaphunt Pte Ltd – Legal Associate (Employment Practice)

• A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
• Great working culture

The Job

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Partner in a range of advisory, transactional and contentious employment work as well as industrial relations work, including but not limited to:
• review and update standard employment documentation, handbooks, etc
• assist in matters such as employment due diligence on transactions
• review materials relating to Data Subject Access Requests
• provide assistance in appropriate contentious employment cases (for example, disclosure, document handling, etc.)
• addressing to client queries on day-to-day HR-related issues (eg assisting in grievances, disciplinary actions)
• carry out specific research tasks, managing cross-border project matter
• represent clients in litigation
• co-ordinate billing and assist in preparing and delivering client training
• Develop, manage, and build strong relationships with clients by proactively anticipating the Client’s needs and expectations, delivering timely responses and providing regular updates on project progress.
• Comply with risk requirements, Firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation and while actively contributing o billing, engagement, and client acceptance processes.
• Collaborating with teams from other offices within the Firm as required for fee-earning or other projects.
• Build effective relationships with individuals and groups within the global network, while upholding firm’s values; participate in Firm’s events and CSR initiatives, actively engage in marketing and industry events and contribute to the training and preparation of legal precedents

Ideal Candidate

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' PQE Singapore qualified lawyer however we are open to consider candidates with more or less experience.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and familiarity with relevant industry sectors
• Proactive and resourceful approach, demonstrating initiative in tackling legal challenges
• Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills; along with foundation level people management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to summarise complex matters
• Strong IT proficiency, including a willingness to learn and become adept at using software and IT applications, such as navigating large databases and document management systems.
• Fluency in an ASEAN language is an advantageous asset

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