SENIOR ASSOCIATE / JUNIOR PARTNER IN COMPETITION & ANTITRUST AND TRADE PRACTICE

Description

Rajah & Tann Singapore is a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, one of the largest regional networks comprising award winning law firms with offices in 10 countries. Individually, each firm offers the highest standards of service to locally based clients. Collectively, we handle the most complex regional and cross border deals.

With over 1000 fee earners in the region working towards one shared goal of giving our clients the home advantage, we are the Lawyers Who Know Asia.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to hire a Senior Associate / Junior Partner to join our Competition & Antitrust and Trade Practice in our Singapore office.

The ideal candidate will have worked in a well-established law firm focusing on competition and trade practice. We will consider any candidate who has a good analytical mind and can write succinctly and effectively. You will need to have an eye for details.

You will work on all types of competition and trade related matters, with a huge potential to grow. Candidates who are independent thinking, have a love for the law and are resolute will enjoy the ride. This is a place where we work strongly as a team and we will help you grow.

The Role Will Involve

• All aspects of competition law, from advisory and compliance to disputes and resolution.
• Reviewing the effects of structural changes in businesses to assess the impact on competition in the relevant industries and advising clients whether merger notifications are necessary.
• Defending allegations of infringements of competition law and help businesses to define and coordinate strategy in cases involving competition authorities from multiple jurisdictions.
• Assisting and advising on appropriate leniency applications, where necessary.
• Providing counsel and advice for all types of matters involving the import and export of goods.

The list of duties and responsibilities is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and therefore, may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Key Skills and Experience

·       Singapore qualified lawyer with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.

·       Experience in competition law and providing legal advisory on trade matters.

·       Good grounding in legal knowledge, research capabilities and drafting skills.

·       Ability to think laterally, possesses initiative, drive and commercial acumen.

·       Works well in a team as well as independently.

If you possess the necessary skills and experience, please apply with your updated CV, educational certificates and transcripts to [email protected].