Associate (White Collar Defence & Criminal Litigation )

Withers

Job title:                     Associate

Practice Group:     White Collar Defence & Criminal Litigation

Location:                    Singapore

About Withers KhattarWong LLP 

Withers KhattarWong LLP, a Singapore law practice, is a member of Withers, and one of Singapore's longest established and largest full-service leading law firms. As one of the largest international law firms in Singapore, clients have access to lawyers who are qualified to practice a wide range of jurisdictions including Singapore, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK and U.S. amongst others. We work closely with our Hong Kong and Tokyo offices to cover the region. 

The role

An opportunity now exits to join the leading White Collar Defense and Criminal Litigation team in Singapore working with Shashi Nathan. We are seeking a charismatic and ambitious associate with the ability to develop clients. The role will focus on all aspects of Criminal Litigation work, with focus in 1st Tier White Collar, General Crime and Investigations work.

We are looking for someone with strong academic credentials, experience in criminal litigation, preferably in 1st Tier White Collar and General Crime work. The role requires a well-rounded individual, team player with a passion for advocacy.

Key skills and experience

•     2-6 PQE is desirable
•     Admitted to practice in Singapore
•     White Collar Defence experience is highly preferable
•     Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    Excellent drafting skills
•     Analytical, organised and able to exercise initiative
•     Familiarity with technology e.g., excel, word, PowerPoint
•     Excellent research skills
•     Able to work independently and as part of a team

About Withers 

A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world’s problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withers KhattarWong LLP endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers KhattarWong LLP operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is the policy of Withers KhattarWong LLP to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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