Total 9 job vacancies by Baker & Mckenzie.wong & Leow

Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow is looking for a Legal Executive to join our Finance & Projects practice group. The ideal candidate would have more than 2 years of experience in international law firm(s), with experience in representing financial institutions and corporate borrowers in both conventional and Islamic banking and finance transactions. This includes expertise in acquisition finance and project finance, covering both domestic and cross-border deals. Preferably experience in advising clients on matters related to Foreign Exchange policy.

We want individuals who can combine an impressive academic track record with excellent technical skills. Personal qualities are also important to us, so we are keen on people who take initiative, are committed to excellence, and are good problem solvers. We also want people who are comfortable working in teams where friendship is valued.

The Role

Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow, is looking for a legal professional who has Finance & Projects experience. This role will involve working closely with the Finance & Projects partners and team on matters including, but not limited to, general finance, structured finance.

The Team

Baker McKenzie has long been recognized for the quality of our globally integrated finance practice. Our team in Singapore is no exception. We advise both financial institutions and corporations on every manner and aspect of cross-border and domestic financing (both conventional and Islamic) across all industry sectors with a track record that is extensive and award-winning.

We represent a wide variety of organizations on cross-border deals: leveraging deep familiarity with the needs of foreign capital in different markets, the multi-jurisdictional nature of projects, foreign law requirements and in-depth knowledge of specific industries to ensure we deliver the required results to our clients' expectations.

The Candidate

• Minimum 2 years of Finance & Projects experience in a similar top-tier or leading international law firm;
• Exceptional technical, drafting, and commercial skills;
• Strong client service orientation;
• Strong business development aptitude, interest and experience;
• Relevant legal qualifications;
• Strong academic background;
• Keen and analytical mind, good at legal analysis and with a knack for problem-solving;
• Commitment to high work standards;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team (including across Asia Pacific offices and internationally);

Personal qualities are also important to us, so we are keen on people who take initiative, are committed to excellence, and are good problem solvers. We also want people who are comfortable working in teams where friendship is valued.

Role Title

Business Development Manager, Asia Pacific Dispute Resolution

Business Services Function

Business Development, Marketing and Communications (BDMC)

Role Type

Full-time, Permanent

Role purpose

To plan and execute the overall BD strategy and related BD/ marketing initiatives for the AP Dispute Resolution Practice Group, including Anti-trust & Competition and Investigations, Ethics, and Compliance. The role holder will work closely with the Partner Leads and Communities to drive revenue-generating activities for the Firm in these areas.

The role is instrumental in helping to acquire new clients and expand existing client relationships. An essential part of the role is to work closely with the in-market business development teams, global BD counterparts, IKCs, AP+ client teams, industry groups, and other practice groups.

Main responsibilities

Strategy, Business Planning and Budgeting:

• Develop and deliver a compelling BDMC strategy across the Practice areas, understanding market needs and dynamics; set the strategic market-focused direction for the Groups with the fee earners
• In line with the Firm’s Client Value Model, define, develop, and deliver PG-specific value propositions, products, and services that highlight our commercial capabilities and drive client growth across sectors, working in collaboration with Knowledge Management and Global Practice Groups
• Work closely with the group's counterparts in In-market teams or other regional teams, its liaisons, and the KM team to identify opportunities and create or tailor offerings to be promoted to the group's target clients
• Enable cross-practice collaboration with other groups key to the practice’s strategy, aligned to client solutions and driving demand campaigns
• Monitor ROI and develop and manage budget proactively to ensure value creation from investments and effective implementation of strategy

Management of the Group’s Steering Committee:

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Groups' AP Chair, Sub Group leads and Community members
• Work with the leaders to create an engaged and enthusiastic Community, with members responsible and accountable for executing key priorities
• Organize and facilitate meetings and other important discussions for the Groups

Client Development:

• Collaborate and coordinate with IKC and Client Managers to drive key account management and client relationships with strategic accounts
• Partner closely with other expert functions (Key Client/AP+ Client management, Global Marketing & Campaigns, and Communications) to ensure the Group's media engagement, proposal preparation and pitch training for attorneys, pricing options, and alternative fee arrangements strategies align with the requirements of the business as well as global best practice

Profile Raising & Communications:

• Develop, define, and disseminate clear positioning and messaging for the Group and its practitioners worldwide, aligned with Firm branding and communications plans
• Provide strategic and significant guidance to the Directories, Awards, and Submissions (DAS) team in preparing regional submissions for profile-raising purposes, liaising with relevant lawyers, regional BD coordinator, and in-market BD teams and reviewing the draft documents to ensure that deal information and submission entries reflect the cross-border expertise of the Firm in the DR/Arbitration and IP and Technology practices
• Drive both internal and external communications for the Group, local/ regional/international media, and intranet to channel the Baker McKenzie brand, identity, and culture through a single, uniform, and strategically consistent communications voice
• Monitor and spot forward-looking the Groups' issues and trends, and translate their legal impact to clients and lawyers in a commercial way
• Enhance internal awareness of Group-specific issues and equip lawyers to talk about them irrespective of their practice group
• Team with fee earners and BDMC colleagues globally to market the group's value proposition and expertise through the development of thought leadership content and other profile-raising activities, tracking ROI on all efforts to adjust investment strategy as needed
• Events, conferences, and sponsorships: identify and manage, in particular, the Groups' flagship events, major industry conference sponsorships, and key partnerships
• Work with the Global and AP Marketing & Communications team to develop and execute a communications media plan, and ensure that the Groups have a compelling website and digital media presence
• Lead internal communications strategy, equip fee earners so that they can understand the business realities our clients face and proactively support the group's efforts

Bid Support & Marketing materials:

• Work with BDMC center teams (Global Client Pursuits; Marketing Services; Awards and Directories Team; Experience Management; Event Management) around cross-border production needs including proposal and communications templates; marketing material, campaigns, and channels; roll-out of branding communications and advertising
• Identify, develop, and maintain a suite of marketing materials, including for each of the Groups' sub-sectors or relevant service lines

People Management:

• Management and coaching for the Practice Group Coordinator

Travel requirements

Travel will be required to Firm Meetings and ad hoc client meetings, including internationally

About the candidate

Technical skills, qualifications and experience

• Significant post-qualification business development and marketing experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or business consultancy; An understanding of IPTech and Dispute Resolution advice/practice is helpful, but not required
• Excellent English language skills (verbal and written) and the confidence to communicate in a multi-cultural, multi-level environment
• Experience working directly with senior counterparts on strategy and execution
• Management experience with direct reports
• Excellent time management and organizing skills; ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines
• Strong word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Experience in or willingness to learn document automation and other legal tech

The Role

Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow, is looking for a legal professional who has banking & finance experience. This role will involve working closely with the Finance & Projects partners and team on matters including, but not limited to, general finance, structured finance, loans, and derivatives.

The Team

Baker McKenzie has long been recognized for the quality of our globally integrated finance practice. Our team in Singapore is no exception. We advise both financial institutions and corporations on every manner and aspect of cross-border and domestic financings (both conventional and Islamic) across all industry sectors with a track record that is extensive and award-winning.

We represent a wide variety of organizations on cross-border deals: leveraging deep familiarity with the needs of foreign capital in different markets, the multi-jurisdictional nature of projects, foreign law requirements and in-depth knowledge of specific industries to ensure we deliver the required results to our clients' expectations.

The Candidate

• Minimum 3 years of banking & finance experience in a similar top-tier or leading international law firm;
• Exceptional technical, drafting, and commercial skills;
• Strong client service orientation;
• Strong business development aptitude, interest and experience;
• Relevant legal qualifications;
• Strong academic background;
• Keen and analytical mind, good at legal analysis and with a knack for problem-solving;
• Commitment to high work standards;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team (including across Asia Pacific offices and internationally);

Personal qualities are also important to us, so we are keen on people who take initiative, are committed to excellence, and are good problem solvers. We also want people who are comfortable working in teams where friendship is valued.

Role purpose:

The on-site analyst role is to ensure the proper functioning of personal computing and office technology so that end users can most efficiently and effectively accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving customer requests and escalations from the Global Service Desk. Problem resolution will involve the use of incident management tools, as well as hands-on support at the on-site level.

Responsibilities:

· Perform hands-on fixes, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, managing mobile devices, implementing file backups, and configuring applications.

· Owns and drives issues to resolution including escalation to specialized resources within the broader IT organization. Remains engaged on issues until resolution.

· Provide Tier 2 technical support for client facilities such as video conferencing and audio conferencing services.

· Lead, coordinate and participate in improvements as they relate to the on-site IT environment.

· Serves as an advocate for the organization’s information security management system. Assists customers to work efficiently within the ISMS framework.

· Test fixes to ensure problems have been adequately resolved.

· Perform post-resolution follow-ups to customer requests.

· Evaluate documented resolutions and analyse trends for ways to prevent future problems.

· Field incoming requests from customers via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous manner.

· Build rapport with customers.

· Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.

· Prioritise and escalate problems (when required).

· Record, track, and document problem-solving processes, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution.

· Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting. Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution.

· Understands the essential responsibilities of the position and works to continuously to build and improve the skills necessary to be proficient in the role.

· Serves as a back up to the IT Support Technician as appropriate.

· Serves as lead Audio Visual SME for live meetings and events held onsite or at remote locations as requested.

· Supports operates and maintains AV equipment for live meetings and events.

· Provides support and demonstrates expert knowledge for online webinar tools and applications.

· Acts as backup trainer when requested.

Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow, is looking for a Legal Executive to join our Tax Practice Group. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of experience working on direct and indirect tax matters, with expertise in areas including, but not limited to: Thai tax law, corporate income tax, withholding tax, value added tax, specific business tax, stamp duty, inheritance tax, double taxation treaties, stages of tax disputes eg. tax audit process, appeal process, court proeedings.

We want individuals who can combine an impressive academic track record with excellent techinical skills. Personal qualities are also important to us, so we are keen on people who take initiative, are committed to excellence, and are good problem solvers. We also want people who are comfortable working in teams where friendship is valued.

Main Tasks:

Legal Support

• Day to day file management, monitor files and deadlines
• Management of work schedule and timelines of IP matters -
• Trademarks, Designs, Patents, Disputes, Copyrights and Domain Names
• Prepare/file official forms and templates in relation to recordals, searches, applications, examination reports, acceptances, declarations, oppositions, etc.
• Draft simple responses and submissions
• Conduct relevant searches such as prefilling checks, acceptances/co-existence of marks in other countries, etc.
• Prepare cost estimates
• Manage and maintain a variety of office systems and databases, such as emails/documents filing system (iManage), client/matter creations (Intapp Open), client/matter billing system (Intapp Time), records docketing database (GIPM), accounts portal (PBS), etc.

Role purpose:

The on-site analyst role is to ensure the proper functioning of personal computing and office technology so that end users can most efficiently and effectively accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving customer requests and escalations from the Global Service Desk. Problem resolution will involve the use of incident management tools, as well as hands-on support at the on-site level.

Responsibilities:

· Perform hands-on fixes, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, managing mobile devices, implementing file backups, and configuring applications.

· Owns and drives issues to resolution including escalation to specialized resources within the broader IT organization. Remains engaged on issues until resolution.

· Provide Tier 2 technical support for client facilities such as video conferencing and audio conferencing services.

· Lead, coordinate and participate in improvements as they relate to the on-site IT environment.

· Serves as an advocate for the organization’s information security management system. Assists customers to work efficiently within the ISMS framework.

· Test fixes to ensure problems have been adequately resolved.

· Perform post-resolution follow-ups to customer requests.

· Evaluate documented resolutions and analyse trends for ways to prevent future problems.

· Field incoming requests from customers via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous manner.

· Build rapport with customers.

· Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.

· Prioritise and escalate problems (when required).

· Record, track, and document problem-solving processes, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution.

· Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting. Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution.

· Understands the essential responsibilities of the position and works to continuously to build and improve the skills necessary to be proficient in the role.

· Serves as a back up to the IT Support Technician as appropriate.

· Serves as lead Audio Visual SME for live meetings and events held onsite or at remote locations as requested.

· Supports operates and maintains AV equipment for live meetings and events.

· Provides support and demonstrates expert knowledge for online webinar tools and applications.

· Acts as backup trainer when requested.

The Role

Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow, is looking for a legal professional who has extensive cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint venture, and corporate reorganisation transactional experience across a range of industry sectors.

The Team

With broad global coverage and comprehensive local knowledge, we offer a unique combination of skills to help our clients effectively manage the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Singapore and the rest of Asia. Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow is a joint law venture between Baker McKenzie and Wong & Leow LLC, a Singapore law firm. This enables us to advise our clients on both domestic Singapore law issues and cross-border issues.

As counsel of choice to many companies using Singapore as a hub for their regional operations, our lawyers are adept at managing multi-jurisdictional transactions and neutralizing cross-border risk. Our Singapore office is part of a network that offers experts based on the ground across ASEAN countries as well as access to Baker McKenzie's wider international network. This makes us ideally placed to support not only the domestic but also the cross-border needs of our clients.

The Candidate

• Minimum 7 years of cross-border M&A and joint ventures and corproate reorganisations transactional experience in a similar top-tier or leading international law firm;
• Exceptional technical, drafting, and commercial skills;
• Strong client service orientation;
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team (including across Asia Pacific offices and internationally);
• Strong business development aptitude, interest and experience;
• Relevant legal qualifications;
• Strong academic background;
• Keen and analytical mind, good at legal analysis and with a knack for problem-solving;
• Commitment to high work standards; and
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal qualities are also important to us, so we are keen on people who take initiative, are committed to excellence, and are good problem solvers. We also want people who are comfortable working in teams where friendship is valued.