Associate, Tax & Trade Practice

About the role

Taxise Asia LLC, a Singapore-based boutique law firm specialising in international tax, transfer pricing and international trade law, is looking for an Associate with 1-3 years' post-qualification experience. You will work on complex, cross-border international tax and trade matters for leading multinational clients, working directly with senior lawyers in Singapore and globally and having regular contact with clients.

Key responsibilities

• International trade: provide regulatory and customs advice on transactions and operating models, including tariffs, valuation, origin, free trade agreements, export controls and sanctions; help with trade compliance reviews and prepare representations to Singapore Customs and other regulators
• International tax: advise on Singapore and international tax, including cross-border tax structuring, tax treaties, transfer pricing and Pillar 2; help with tax disputes, rulings and dealings with IRAS
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters across Asia and globally with local lawyers and WTS Global member firms
• Research, draft and review advice letters, memoranda and presentations for clients
• Contribute to client alerts, seminars and business development

Required profile

• Qualified to practise in Singapore or another Commonwealth jurisdiction, with 1-3 years' PQE
• Experience in tax, trade, regulatory or corporate work is an advantage; candidates from other practice areas with a real interest in tax and trade are welcome
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in global business and international affairs
• Strong analytical, research and drafting skills
• Comfortable working on several matters at once and with international colleagues
• Clear communication in English; Chinese or another language is useful but not required

What we offer

• High-value cross-border mandates with top-tier clients
• Early responsibility and close mentoring from senior practitioners
• Extensive exposure to an international network
• Competitive pay
• A friendly, supportive culture with high standards

To apply, send your CV and a short cover note to the firm's recruiter.