Associate / Senior Associate – Corporate (Singapore)

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the full matter lifecycle for a portfolio of significant matters. Success will be measured by strong stakeholder engagement, measurable benefits from activities, and contribution to legal project‑management best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Advise private capital clients, including private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, infrastructure and real‑estate investors, and corporates on complex domestic and cross‑border transactions.
• Lead and manage key workstreams on M&A, private equity, public‑to‑private, joint‑venture, co‑investment, growth equity, structured investment, restructuring and exit transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation such as sale and purchase agreements, investment agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint‑venture agreements, disclosure materials and ancillary documents.
• Manage due‑diligence processes, coordinate multi‑jurisdictional input and identify key legal and commercial issues.
• Work closely with partners, counsel and senior lawyers on transaction strategy, structuring and execution.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior associates and trainees through delegation, feedback and technical training.
• Liaise directly with clients, counterparties, financial advisers and other professional advisers.
• Collaborate with specialist teams across antitrust, regulatory, financing, capital markets, tax, employment, incentives, funds, investigations and disputes.
• Support business‑development initiatives, including client pitches, legal updates, market analysis and thought leadership.
• Contribute to the development of know‑how, precedents and internal training within the PCT&A group.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with strong private‑equity, M&A and/or corporate transactional experience, preferably from a leading international law firm.
• Experience advising on complex, cross‑border transactions in Singapore and/or across Asia‑Pacific.
• Strong technical legal skills with excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction‑management capabilities.
• Commercially astute with the ability to understand clients’ strategic objectives and deliver practical, business‑focused advice.
• Experience working with private‑equity sponsors, sovereign‑wealth funds, pension funds, infrastructure or real‑estate investors is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing directly with clients and advisers.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior team members.
• Collaborative, proactive and resilient with a strong commitment to excellence.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on market‑leading private capital and corporate transactions across Asia‑Pacific and globally.
• Direct exposure to leading private‑equity sponsors, institutional investors, multi‑asset managers and corporates.
• Collaborative, high‑performing international platform with close integration across practice areas and jurisdictions.
• Strong career development, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive environment that supports professional growth and long‑term success.