Legal Executive

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Executive to provide dedicated transaction support across corporate finance and restructuring matters. This hands‑on position sits at the centre of live deals, managing key elements such as conditions precedent, closing mechanics and post‑closing obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain CP checklists and closing agendas, tracking outstanding items and liaising with counterparties, agents, borrowers, sponsors and lenders.
• Coordinate closing processes, including preparation of signature pages, closing sets, indices and post‑closing binders, using e‑signature platforms where appropriate.
• Assist with due diligence by reviewing and organising data‑room documents and maintaining electronic share/closing folders.
• Support registration of security interests and review charge particulars with registries in relevant jurisdictions.
• Draft, edit and review finance documents (resolutions, certificates, ancillary documents) under attorney supervision and in liaison with local counsel.
• Liaise directly with clients, counterparties’ counsel, local counsel and intermediaries to keep transactions on track.
• Provide document management and general transaction administration support to attorneys.
• Update in‑house precedent finance, ancillary and corporate documents for efficiency and compliance.
• Handle highly sensitive, confidential and commercially privileged information with discretion.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law or related field, or recognised paralegal/legal executive qualification.
• Prior experience supporting banking, finance or restructuring transactions (capital markets or corporate transactional experience also considered).
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines across concurrent transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Meticulous attention to detail with zero tolerance for errors in CP tracking and closing mechanics.
• Proactive, “one team with the client” mindset suitable for a boutique environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office suite.
• Comfort with document formatting and management tools.
• Experience using e‑signature platforms.

What we offer

• Direct exposure to complex, cross‑border transactions from day one.
• Close mentorship from experienced team members in a supportive, collaborative setting.
• Opportunity to work within an international practice spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Australia, the United Kingdom and the Americas.