Total 6 job vacancies by Stephenson Harwood Llp

What we will offer

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Team Structure

This role is working within our Shipping and Offshore Finance team. Stephenson Harwood has been established in Asia since 1979. We have a leading shipping and offshore finance practice. Our award-winning shipping and offshore finance team is one of the largest in Asia and ranked in Chambers Asia Pacific and Asia Pacific Legal 500.

Main Responsibilities

• As a junior associate within the team, the role will involve a broad range of marine asset finance, general banking and project finance transactions for our clients across the region including Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Working alongside a team of highly experienced and commercially astute partners and colleagues, you will have the opportunity to work on market-leading, high-profile deals. You will be involved in drafting and reviewing of financing or leasing documentation, negotiating the terms of transaction documents, legal research, and supporting in the management of client files and relationships.
• Candidates must be able to strive to achieve very high-quality standards and have a passion for delivering excellence to clients. This role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer with excellent communication skills, and who brings their energy and intellectual curiosity to our dynamic, high performing team.
• As well as your technical rigour, the successful applicant will thrive on a busy and successful working environment. They will want to be a part of a practice that encourages participation in business development events, and who is able to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• This role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer with good communication skills who would enjoy the challenge of a dynamic practice area. And in return, the successful candidate will join a mature, tier 1 ranked practice, where they can expect great work, supervision by market-leading partners, high quality learning & development opportunities, and an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

Attributes/Skills Required

• Experienced qualified lawyer in either Singapore, England & Wales or any other common law jurisdiction
• Proven Finance legal experience gained in private practice – ie. asset, project and/or banking finance experience, ideally gained at a leading Singapore, UK or US firm.
• Strong academic credentials are expected
• Able to develop informal internal and external network of contacts
• An intellectually curious, lateral thinker who can work independently, is highly organised, and resilient
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with demonstrable good housekeeping and file management practices
• A proven team player, exhibiting cooperation, collaboration and using one's initiative
• Excellent numerical and communication skills with demonstrated commercial awareness

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.

What we will offer:

International and complex work – not only dry shipping disputes, but also commodities-related disputes, disputes arising out of asset finance arrangements, and non-contentious work in the shipping and commodities space including lease structures, shipbuilding, and long-term commodity supply contracts. With us, you can take ownership of your career have honest conversations throughout, and benefit from structured training and assessment programmes at all associate levels. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Team structure

Stephenson Harwood has one of the world's leading marine and international trade practices, offering a breadth of services to clients in the shipping, asset finance, insurance, offshore and commodity sectors that few other firms can match. In Singapore, we are ranked Tier 1 for Shipping by Legal 500, and Band 1 for Shipping Finance and Band 2 for Shipping Litigation by Chambers.

From our offices in London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Paris, Piraeus, Singapore, Shanghai and Seoul we frequently act in high profile disputes involving complex legal and commercial problems. We often have to advise on cross-border and jurisdictional disputes which has resulted in a considerable pool of experience relating to the majority of important maritime jurisdictions. Our clients include many of the world's largest ship owners, shipyards, asset financiers, insurers, P&I clubs, energy services companies and commodities traders.

You would join our c.75 lawyer team in Singapore, covering international and permitted areas of Singapore law. Our lawyers cover the firm's core areas (in addition to transportation and trade, also decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, and technology). Many of our individual lawyers are recognised as leaders in their fields.

The size of the team globally and the depth of its experience means we are well positioned to advise on any shipping or trade-related concern, from the most complex marine incident or financing structure to the more straightforward cargo claim or sale and purchase dispute.

The opportunity

Due to the continued growth of the practice, we are seeking talented experienced associates for our Marine & International Trade team. In this role you will advise on all types of shipping, shipbuilding and offshore disputes, as well as work-outs and asset financing-related disputes. You will also undertake non-contentious work acting for shipyards and shipowners in drafting and negotiating contracts including shipbuilding contracts, charterparties, MoAs and contracts of affreightment, or traders in their long-term supply contracts.

Main responsibilities

• Technical skills and research
• Clear, concise and unambiguous preparation and drafting of documentation
• Matter management
• Liaising with clients and other third parties
• Managing experts and counsel efficiently and proactively
• Developing own informal internal and external network of contacts
• Building excellent working relationships with clients and peers within SH
• Attending business development and profile raising events
• Managing more junior level staff where applicable

The current firm policy generally allows working from home two days a week, with specific days to be determined in discussion with the team overall.

Attributes / skills required

• Excellent academic and professional qualifications
• Qualified lawyer with proven experience in shipping and commodity disputes and ideally with exposure to and an interest in the marine and international trade sector
• Ideally 3 to 8 years PQE (or equivalent relevant experience).
• English law qualification is preferred. Singapore law or other common law qualifications are acceptable.
• Ability to acquire, consolidate and apply fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of the law
• Excellent diligence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Business level Mandarin capability will be viewed as very attractive but a lack thereof will not bar an otherwise strong candidate from consideration
• Good housekeeping and file management practices; manages and records time promptly and accurately
• A good understanding of the firm’s position in the market and how it distinguishes its services from its competitors
• Organised and able to work to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realistically
• Resilient with the ability to handle setbacks and pressure
• A self-starter, able to work alone and within a small team
• Cooperative and collaborative in approach and able to develop excellent working relationships at all levels and roles
• Able to operate professionally and proactively at all times

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.

What we will offer

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Team Structure

Stephenson Harwood has one of the world's leading marine and international trade practices, offering a breadth of services to clients in the shipping, asset finance, insurance, offshore and commodity sectors that few other firms can match. In Singapore, we are ranked Tier 1 for Shipping by Legal 500, and Band 1 for Shipping Finance and Band 2 for Shipping Litigation by Chambers.

From our offices in London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Paris, Piraeus, Singapore, Shanghai and Seoul we frequently act in high profile disputes involving complex legal and commercial problems. We often have to advise on cross-border and jurisdictional disputes which has resulted in a considerable pool of experience relating to the majority of important maritime jurisdictions. Our clients include many of the world's largest ship owners, shipyards, asset financiers, insurers, P&I clubs, energy services companies and commodities traders.

You would join our c.75 lawyer team in Singapore, covering international and permitted areas of Singapore law. The core areas of our firm's work that our lawyers in Singapore cover include transportation & trade and private capital & funds. Many of our individual lawyers are recognised as leaders in their fields.

The size of the team globally and the depth of its experience means we are well positioned to advise on any shipping or trade-related concern, from the most complex marine incident or financing structure to the more straightforward cargo claim or sale and purchase dispute.

The Opportunity

Due to the continued growth of the practice, we are seeking talented experienced associates for our Marine & International Trade team. In this role you will advise on all types of shipping, shipbuilding and offshore disputes, as well as work-outs and asset financing-related disputes. You will also undertake non-contentious work acting for shipyards and shipowners in drafting and negotiating contracts including shipbuilding contracts, charterparties, MoAs and contracts of affreightment, or traders in their long-term supply contracts.

Main Responsibilities

• Technical skills and research
• Clear, concise and unambiguous preparation and drafting of documentation
• Matter management
• Liaising with clients and other third parties
• Managing experts and counsel efficiently and proactively
• Developing own informal internal and external network of contacts
• Building excellent working relationships with clients and peers within SH
• Attending business development and profile raising events
• Managing more junior level staff where applicable

Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.

Attributes/Skills Required

• Excellent academic and professional qualifications
• Qualified lawyer with proven experience in shipping and commodity disputes and ideally with exposure to and an interest in the marine and international trade sector
• Ability to acquire, consolidate and apply fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of the law
• Excellent diligence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Business level Mandarin capability will be viewed as very attractive but a lack thereof will not bar an otherwise strong candidate from consideration
• Good housekeeping and file management practices; manages and records time promptly and accurately
• A good understanding of the firm’s position in the market and how it distinguishes its services from its competitors
• Organised and able to work to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realistically
• Resilient with the ability to handle setbacks and pressure
• A self-starter, able to work alone and within a small team
• Cooperative and collaborative in approach and able to develop excellent working relationships at all levels and roles
• Able to operate professionally and proactively at all times

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.

What we will offer

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Team Structure

This role is working within our Shipping and Offshore Finance team. Stephenson Harwood has been established in Asia since 1979. We have a leading shipping and offshore finance practice. Our award-winning shipping and offshore finance team is one of the largest in Asia and ranked in Chambers Asia Pacific and Asia Pacific Legal 500.

Main Responsibilities

• As a junior/mid-level associate within the team, the role will involve a broad range of marine asset finance, general banking and project finance transactions for our clients across the region including Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Working alongside a team of highly experienced and commercially astute partners and colleagues, you will have the opportunity to work on market-leading, high-profile deals. You will be involved in drafting and reviewing of financing or leasing documentation, negotiating the terms of transaction documents, legal research, and supporting in the management of client files and relationships.
• Candidates must be able to strive to achieve very high-quality standards and have a passion for delivering excellence to clients. This role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer with excellent communication skills, and who brings their energy and intellectual curiosity to our dynamic, high performing team.
• As well as your technical rigour, the successful applicant will thrive on a busy and successful working environment. They will want to be a part of a practice that encourages participation in business development events, and who is able to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• This role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer with good communication skills who would enjoy the challenge of a dynamic practice area. And in return, the successful candidate will join a mature, tier 1 ranked practice, where they can expect great work, supervision by market-leading partners, high quality learning & development opportunities, and an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.

Attributes/Skills Required

• Experienced qualified lawyer in either Singapore, England & Wales or any other common law jurisdiction
• Proven Finance legal experience gained in private practice – ie. asset, project and/or banking finance experience, ideally gained at a leading Singapore, UK or US firm.
• Strong academic credentials are expected
• Able to develop informal internal and external network of contacts
• An intellectually curious, lateral thinker who can work independently, is highly organised, and resilient
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with demonstrable good housekeeping and file management practices
• A proven team player, exhibiting cooperation, collaboration and using one's initiative
• Excellent numerical and communication skills with demonstrated commercial awareness

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Team Structure

The Firm's in-house legal function is headed by the General Counsel and comprises a Business Acceptance team and the Risk Management team; the Firm is looking to further grow and support these functions.

This role will be focused on administrative assistance to the Business Acceptance team (primary supporting the Singapore and APAC region). However, given the global structure of the firm, this role will, from time to time, be required to assist with duties for other offices in differing time zones. An example of this is when there are British bank holidays in the UK for the London office.

This role will be well suited to someone looking for a second career opportunity or a recent graduate looking for a role where there are prospects for progression and professional development. This role may also appeal to an individual with some exposure to aspects of compliance but no direct experience such as in a role as a legal EA or a company secretarial assistant. Finally, this role may appeal to an individual in a compliance analyst role or comparable function in a professional services environment looking to progress.

Main Responsibilities

This wide ranging and varied position will assist the Senior Compliance Manager and Business Acceptance manager with:

• Arranging training sessions for the team (including checking calendars and room booking).
• Assisting with escalations in the event of non-compliance
• Maintenance of intranet pages
• Monitoring declaration questionnaire completion and sending chasers/escalations
• Taking minutes of meetings
• Outside Counsel terms/Blackbook co-ordination
• Client Groupings – weekly review of opened new clients and grouping with existing parent client entities in the system
• Information barrier maintenance – annual review of information barriers to confirm which can be deactivated
• Long term AML review – Annual review of active clients that have had no new matters opened in the previous two years and so are due for AML refresh
• Review of closed files and general advice files
• Other business acceptance tasks/projects as they arise

Attributes/Skills Required

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• A thorough understanding of working in a professional, service driven environment and stakeholder/client/business confidentiality
• Confident and professional manner with the ability to build strong relationship with fee earners and business services employees
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact at all levels – English (spoken, written and reading) and Chinese reading and writing skills would be advantageous
• Collaborative and supportive of the business and its initiatives
• Adaptable and open to change, showing a willingness and confidence to make suggestions for change where appropriate
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to remain proactive and flexible at all times
• Reliable, hardworking, work to tight deadlines and have the ability to remain calm when under pressure
• Anticipate and identify potential problems and provide innovative solutions
• A strong team player

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.

This role is working within our Shipping and Offshore Finance team. Stephenson Harwood has been established in Asia since 1979. We have a leading shipping and offshore finance practice. Our award-winning shipping and offshore finance team is one of the largest in Asia and ranked in Chambers Asia Pacific and Asia Pacific Legal 500.

We are proud of the inclusive and diverse environment across our global network. This positive working environment enables our people to thrive, bringing their true selves to their role, team and to our business.

As a junior/mid-level associate within the team, the role will involve a broad range of marine asset finance, general banking and project finance transactions for our clients across the region including Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Working alongside a team of highly experienced and commercially astute partners and colleagues, you will have the opportunity to work on market-leading, high-profile deals. You will be involved in drafting and reviewing of financing or leasing documentation, negotiating the terms of transaction documents, legal research, and supporting in the management of client files and relationships.

Candidates must be able to strive to achieve very high-quality standards and have a passion for delivering excellence to clients. This role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer with excellent communication skills, and who brings their energy and intellectual curiosity to our dynamic, high performing team.

As well as your technical rigour, the successful applicant will thrive on a busy and successful working environment. They will want to be a part of a practice that encourages participation in business development events, and who is able to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

This role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer with good communication skills who would enjoy the challenge of a dynamic practice area. And in return, the successful candidate will join a mature, tier 1 ranked practice, where they can expect great work, supervision by market-leading partners, high quality learning & development opportunities, and an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

Skills and attributes required

• Qualified in either Singapore, England & Wales or any other common law jurisdiction,
• Up to 4 years post-qualification experience
• Finance experience is important – i.e., asset, project and/or banking finance experience, ideally gained at a leading Singapore, UK or US firm.
• Strong academic credentials are expected
• Able to develop informal internal and external network of contacts
• An intellectually curious, lateral thinker who can work independently, is highly organised, and resilient
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with demonstrable good housekeeping and file management practices
• A proven team player, exhibiting cooperation, collaboration and using one's initiative
• Excellent numerical and communication skills with demonstrated commercial awareness
• Post-qualification experience is assumed to commence two years after the commencement of formal training contract or equivalent.

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.