Associate, Technology, Media & Telecommunications / IP

About the role

The Asia TMT/IP practice, based in Singapore, supports clients across a range of sectors on technology, data and intellectual property issues. It offers a broad product range with a focus on transactional TMT/IP work, including digital infrastructure transactions, technology and IP-driven M&A support, and advisory on data privacy, cybersecurity and IP commercialisation. The role suits technically strong candidates with a different background, such as M&A, finance, infrastructure or litigation experience.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial documentation.
• Provide clear and commercial legal advice to clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, including supporting senior stakeholders in client development and expanding mandates.
• Collaborate at all levels, manage expectations and workflows with senior stakeholders, and supervise, mentor and guide junior team members including trainees.

Required profile

• Excellent academic credentials and 0 to 2 years PQE (E&W scale).
• Common law qualification preferred (England & Wales, Singapore or Australia).
• Prior transactional and commercial contracts training or experience is a must; digital infrastructure background is a bonus.
• Strong legal foundation, self-starter with a creative, entrepreneurial mindset and intellectual curiosity.
• Willingness to work regionally and across different time zones.

Required skills

• Strong networking and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to know-how, communicate under pressure and be a proactive team player.