Legal Associate

Tan & Lim is an established boutique law firm in Singapore with a broad corporate and commercial practice and a longstanding client base spanning businesses, private clients, and the private wealth sector.

We are seeking a Legal Associate (NQ–2 PQE) to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced practitioners, gain hands-on exposure across multiple practice areas, and progressively assume responsibility for matters in a close-knit professional environment.

Only Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of legal matters, including:

• Civil and Commercial Litigation: Managing contentious matters, attending court hearings and case conferences, preparing court documents, and assisting with trial preparation.

• Conveyancing and Real Estate: Handling residential and commercial property transactions, liaising with clients, financial institutions and relevant authorities, and managing completion and post-completion matters.

• Probate and Estate Administration: Preparing wills and estate-related documentation, handling applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration, and assisting with estate administration.

• Legal Drafting and Advisory: Drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing legal analysis across various practice areas.

• Client and Matter Management: Liaising with clients, counterparties and other stakeholders, managing files independently where appropriate, and ensuring timely delivery of work.

Requirements

• Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

• Newly qualified to 2 years' post-qualification experience.

• Exposure to, or a genuine interest in, civil litigation, conveyancing and probate matters.

• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Meticulous, organised and capable of managing multiple matters and deadlines.

• Proactive, resourceful and willing to take ownership of assigned work.

• Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively to a small, collaborative team.

• Prior experience in litigation, conveyancing, probate, corporate or commercial practice will be an advantage.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, on-site based role.