Legal Associate, Banking & Finance (Debt Capital Markets)

The Role

We are seeking a Singapore-qualified Legal Associate to join our growing Debt Capital Markets practice. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and clients on a broad range of domestic and cross-border debt capital markets transactions across Asia.

The role offers the opportunity to advise issuers, underwriters, financial institutions and corporate borrowers on sophisticated financing and capital raising transactions, while collaborating with our wider Banking & Finance team on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise issuers, arrangers, underwriters and financial institutions on a wide range of debt capital markets transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation relating to:
1. International bond issuances
2. Medium Term Note (MTN) programmes
3. Straight bonds
4. Equity-linked bonds
5. Sukuk and other Islamic finance instruments
6. Bank capital instruments
7. Liability management and debt restructuring exercises

• Assist in structuring and executing cross-border debt offerings and capital market transactions.

• Conduct legal due diligence and advise on regulatory, disclosure and compliance requirements.

• Coordinate with local and international counsel, regulators, trustees, paying agents and other transaction parties.

• Support business development initiatives and contribute to thought leadership in capital markets and financing developments.

• Singapore-qualified lawyer with at least 1 to 3 years' PQE
• Relevant experience in Debt Capital Markets, Capital Markets, Banking & Finance or Securities offerings gained from a reputable law firm.
• Experience advising on bond issuances, MTN programmes, securitisations or other debt financing transactions would be advantageous.
• Strong drafting, technical and transaction management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.