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.