Legal Assistant
Summary:
Full legal assistant responsibilities in supporting lawyers of the Capital Markets practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Legal Support
- Conduct documentary and on-site due diligence processes
- Draft simple legal documents under supervision
- Handle closing and prepare closing documents
- Perform legal research under supervision
- Coordinate with different parties on administrative matters
- Additional ad hoc tasks as required
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor or Master of Laws graduate or equivalent
- Prior local or overseas experience in any transactional practice preferred but not a must
- Proficient in English
Other Skills and Abilities:
In addition to the above, the following is also expected of the successful candidate:
- Good English writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good judgment with strong legal sense
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Well-developed analytical ability and problem-solving skills
- Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
- A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
- Exercises confidentiality and discretion