Legal Associate - Debt Capital Markets (Banking & Finance)

About the role

A growing Debt Capital Markets practice is looking for a Singapore-qualified Legal Associate to work closely with partners and clients on domestic and cross-border debt capital markets transactions across Asia. The associate advises issuers, underwriters, financial institutions and corporate borrowers on sophisticated financing and capital raising deals, and collaborates with the wider Banking & Finance team on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Key responsibilities

• Advise issuers, arrangers, underwriters and financial institutions on debt capital markets transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate documentation for international bond issuances, medium term note programmes, straight bonds, equity-linked bonds, sukuk and other Islamic finance instruments, bank capital instruments, and liability management and debt restructuring.
• Assist in structuring and executing cross-border debt offerings and capital market transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and advise on regulatory, disclosure and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with local and international counsel, regulators, trustees, paying agents and other transaction parties.
• Support business development and contribute to thought leadership in capital markets and financing.

Required profile

• Singapore-qualified lawyer with at least 1 to 3 years' PQE.
• Relevant experience in Debt Capital Markets, Capital Markets, Banking & Finance or securities offerings from a reputable law firm.
• Experience advising on bond issuances, MTN programmes, securitisations or other debt financing is advantageous.
• Commercially minded, able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Required skills

• Strong drafting, technical and transaction management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.