Legal Associate (Banking & Finance)

Contextual Overview

Cana Consulting is partnering with a leading law firm featuring a well-established Banking & Finance practice to recruit a Singapore-qualified Legal Associate (3–6 PQE) for its growing team in Singapore to advise financial institutions and multinational corporations on domestic and cross-border financing matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Singapore-qualified lawyer with approximately 3–6 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Relevant experience in a recognised Banking & Finance practice.
• Exposure to corporate lending, acquisition finance, syndicated lending, project finance, trade finance, structured finance, or related financing transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, technical legal, and communication skills with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise on a broad spectrum of banking and finance transactions across Southeast Asia.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documentation.
• Support domestic and cross-border lending transactions from structuring through completion.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and multi-disciplinary teams on transaction execution and ongoing advisory matters.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified

Mode: Full-time / On-site (Singapore)

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates can apply directly via the official LinkedIn job posting or contact the recruiter, Daniel Chay, Legal & Governance Headhunter at Cana Consulting.

Application Link: Official Job Listing

Official Notification & Contact Information

Recruiting Agency: Cana Consulting

Contact Person: Daniel Chay (Legal & Governance Headhunter | APAC)

License Details: EA Lic: 24S2202 | CEI Reg: R2091776