Criminal Law Associate / Senior Associate (Singapore)

About the role

Join an award‑winning Singapore law firm as a Criminal Law Associate or Senior Associate, working on high‑quality criminal defence, investigations, advocacy and advisory matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage criminal cases from inception to resolution.
• Advise clients on criminal law strategy and regulatory offences.
• Represent clients in State Courts and High Court hearings, trials and sentencing.
• Draft and review submissions, affidavits, mitigation pleas, written arguments and legal opinions.
• Conduct legal research, prepare case strategies and liaise with prosecutors and stakeholders.
• Maintain client files, ensure compliance with court timelines and procedural requirements.

Required profile

• Recognised law degree and admission to practise in Singapore.
• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience in criminal litigation at a reputable Singapore firm.
• Experience handling criminal defence, investigations, regulatory offences or white‑collar crime.
• Strong advocacy, drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Confident communicator with excellent courtroom presence.
• Commercially minded, empathetic and able to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with annual wage supplement and performance bonus.
• Clear career progression, mentorship and partner‑track opportunities for high performers.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with exposure to a broad range of criminal litigation.
• Flexible working arrangement – four days remote per week.