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Commitment, Motivation, Work Ethics.

At CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”), your unique talents are not just valued; they're essential. We believe in building an inclusive and collaborative environment for law careers to thrive, with equity and diversity at the core. If the legal industry is your calling, CNP is the place to make meaningful impact.

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Join Us At The legal frontlines.

We're looking for lawyers and passionate proponents of the law who want to make a difference. Touch lives, change them; all while growing in your career.

  • Senior Associate / Associate (Corporate Finance)
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    The ideal candidate should have:

    • Admission to the Singapore Bar (admission to other common law jurisdiction(s) will be considered);
    • At least 2 to 5 years’ PQE with solid corporate finance experience including initial public offerings, public and private M&A transactions and other
    • corporate transaction;
    • Good contract drafting, negotiation and research skills
    • The ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently; and
    • A self-driven approach and positive attitude.
  • Senior Associate / Associate (Corporate Advisory)
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    The ideal candidate should have:

    • Admission to the Singapore Bar (admission to other common law jurisdiction(s) will be considered);
    • At least 2 to 5 years’ PQE with solid corporate and commercial experience involving M&A and equity and debt investments;
    • Good contract drafting, negotiation and research skills;
    • The ability to run files with minimal supervision and lead junior lawyers;
    • The ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently; and
    • A self-driven approach and positive attitude.
  • Senior Associate / Associate (Litigation)
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    The ideal candidate should have:

    • Singapore-qualified lawyer with at least 1 to 5 years’ PQE in litigation and arbitration
    • Responsible for handling cases assigned by the partners, attending litigation, client meetings and mediation sessions.
    • Responsible for perusal and investigation of documents and providing legal opinion in respect of the same.
    • Draft and vet documents, i.e contracts, deeds, agreements and notices.
    • Perform legal research, review and negotiate contract, indemnity agreement, Wills and Probate documents.
    • Represent client in court and conduct civil litigation.
    • Provide legal advice on regulatory and operational issues.
    • Carry out due diligence exercises when required.

Practice training and internships

Make an impact immediately.

We take a strong, practical and thorough approach to guiding our trainees through a rigorous program designed to bring you up to speed with the latest in the industry and beyond.

You'll gain exposure to diverse disciplines by collaborating with associates and partners from various practice areas, while gaining vital lessons that pay dividends later on.

If you're shortlisted for a practice training contract in 2025/2026, you'll undergo a month-long structured internship program in June/July the year prior.

Successful applicants are expected to commit fully to the program, covering various aspects of legal practice.

Priority for training contracts is given to those who have completed the internship program with us.

  • Apply to be a trainee
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    BENEFITS

    Our Practice Trainee Package comprises

    • A competitive monthly honorarium during the training contract period.
    • Traineeship allowance for time spent on preparatory course leading up to Part B of the Singapore Bar Examinations.
    • Reimbursement of the fees for the preparatory course leading to
    • Part B of the Singapore Bar Examinations a year after retention as an associate.
    • Filing and stamping fees of court documents necessary for admission to the Singapore Bar upon retention as an associate.
    • First-year associates can expect a competitive salary package.

    HOW DO I APPLY

    Applications for Practice Training in 2025/2026 may be made at any time. Email us at hr@cnplaw.com with the subject title “Application for PTC2025/2026“, as appropriate. Please include the following in your application:

    • Cover letter
    • Curriculum Vitae (including a recent photo of yourself)
    • Transcript of your academic results (from GCE “O” level onwards)
    • Testimonials and other document(s) you wish us to consider
    • Please also indicate in your cover letter your preferred practice group, as well as your availability in June/July  for the internship programme.

    We endeavour to contact shortlisted candidates within 6 to 8 weeks of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the internship programme with us in June/July the year prior. Do note that by providing the information to CNPLaw, you agree to CNPLaw collecting and using your personal data in accordance with CNPLaw’s Privacy Policy.

staff openings

Not only lawyers make a difference here.

If you are interested to grow with the firm, you are invited to email us at hr@cnplaw.com, providing your detailed resume with details of your educational background, work experience, current and expected salary. By providing this information to CNPLaw, you agree to CNPLaw collecting and using your personal data in accordance with CNPLaw’s Privacy Policy.

  • Legal Secretary / Paralegal (Corporate or Litigation)
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    Job Description:

    • Provide daily secretarial support to lawyers including:
    • Scheduling of meetings/appointments and handling of calls;
    • Preparation & filing of documents;
    • File opening & closing;
    • Billings & collection; and
    • Conducting customer due diligence checks, etc;
    • Provide general administrative support to lawyers including time entry and claims submissions, etc; and
    • Perform any other ad-hoc duties/projects as and when required.

    Job Requirements:

    • Strong organisational, communication, time management and interpersonal skills;
    • Meticulous, good work attitude and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
    • IT savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office applications;
    • Good command of spoken and written English; and
    • Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in a law firm is preferred.

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