careers at cnplaw

CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”) is a leading full-service Singapore law firm, committed to delivering practical and innovative legal solutions to our clients. We are looking for talented, driven individuals with the right aptitude, skillset and aspirations to join our dynamic Litigation team and Corporate Advisory team, respectively.

1. Litigation – Dispute Resolution 

The team is regularly engaged in cross border commercial dispute resolution matters involving international clients and, in particular, in the Asia Pacific region.

Job Requirements

• Qualified Advocate and Solicitor of Singapore (admission to other common law jurisdictions will also be considered).
• 1 to 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) with solid exposure in litigation and/or arbitration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible, meticulous and motivated.
• Ability to manage complex and high value litigation and arbitration matters independently and as a team.
• Able to read and communicate in Chinese would be an added advantage but proficiency in business or legal Chinese is not required.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and positive attitude.

2. Corporate Advisory

We have a robust practice in corporate M&A, general corporate advisory and commercial contracts. We pride ourselves on delivering commercially astute and innovative legal solutions to a diverse clientele. Our team is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where legal excellence meets practical business insight.

We are seeking highly motivated, experienced and competent associates / senior associates to join our expanding Corporate Advisory team.

Key Responsibilities

• Transactional Work: Support the corporate partners on a diverse portfolio of domestic and cross-border transactions from inception to completion.
• Advisory and Drafting: Provide legal advice and draft, review and assist with negotiations on a wide array of corporate and commercial documentation (including but not limited to share sale and purchase agreements, asset sale agreements, shareholders’ agreement, joint venture agreements, equity subscription agreements, commercial contracts and corporate secretarial documents).
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough legal due diligence, identifying key risks and providing recommendations.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research and provide clear, concise analysis on points of Singapore law and regulatory framework.
• Business Development: Actively participate in the firm’s business development initiatives, including client pitches, seminars and other business development activities.

Job Requirements

• Qualification: Duly admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
• Experience: A proven track record of 3 to 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)gained with a reputable law firm, with demonstrable expertise in:
  • Corporate M&A: Experience in advising on and executing a range of M&A transactions (buy-side and/or sell-side).
  • Commercial Contracts: Strong exposure to drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements.
  • General Corporate Advisory: Experience in advising on regulatory compliance, corporate governance and general corporate matters.
• Legal Acumen: Proficiency in contract drafting, good negotiation skills and legal research capabilities across complex corporate and commercial legal issues.
• Autonomy: Ability to manage multiple matters concurrently and autonomously, often with tight timelines.
• Work Ethic: A strong capability in thriving in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, consistently delivering high-quality work with meticulous attention to detail and good time management.
• Professional Attributes: Highly self-motivated, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach and a positive, collaborative attitude that contributes positively to our team and firm culture.
• Commercial Savviness: Possesses sound and pragmatic commercial judgment and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice to clients.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is considered a strong advantage, especially for client interactions. While dedicated legal or business Mandarin fluency is not a mandatory requirement, it would be greatly valued.

Why Join CNPLaw?

• A competitive remuneration package that reflects your experience and skills.
• Opportunities for guidance, mentorship and professional growth.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities with suitable candidates being placed on track for partnership.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture with strong team support.

If you think you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application with a detailed resume of your educational background, career experience, your personal aspirations and any other qualifications/experience that you may consider relevant to hr@cnplaw.com.

By doing so, you agree to CNPLaw collecting and using your personal data in accordance with its privacy policy, which can be accessed at https://www.cnplaw.com/privacypolicy.

We are recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented candidate to support our Corporate Practice.

Job Description:

Administrative/Secretarial Duties:

• Scheduling of meetings/appointments and handling of calls;
• Monitor assigned timelines, ensure timely filing and documentation File opening & closing;
• Billings & collection;
• Conducting KYC (customer due diligence checks); and
• Time entry and claims submissions, etc.

Paralegal/Legal Support Duties:

• Proofread and format legal documents
• Conduct litigation searches, desktop research and prepare summaries or reports
• Assist with data room review and collation of documents for transactions
• Assist with the preparation of documentation for notarisation
• Perform any other applicable ad-hoc duties/projects as and when required;

Job Requirements:

• Strong organizational, communication, time management and interpersonal skills;
• Meticulous, good work attitude and able to work independently and as part of a team 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.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your detailed and updated resume together with your educational background, current and expected salaries to hr@cnplaw.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. By doing so, you agree to the collection and usage of your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be accessed at https://www.cnplaw.com/privacypolicy.

We are inviting applicants who are highly committed and motivated with strong work ethics and are team players to apply for the position as mentioned

Job Description:

• Provide executive support to lawyers and senior conveyancing executives in all aspects of their work
• Manage internal and external clients with professionalism
• Manage calendars, meetings, and appointments
• Elodge/estamp/submit title instruments and documents
• Handle incoming calls, correspondences, and confidential documents
• Providing professional service in attending to the firm’s clients
• Assisting clients in their application for CPF and bank financing and attending to completion of transactions
• Dealing with post completion work including lodgement of instruments at the Singapore Land Authority

Job Requirements

• 1-2 years relevant working experience handling private or HDB residential and commercial properties transactions including sale and purchase of completed properties, project development work, redemption, mortgages & refinancing.
• Keen to work independently to manage conveyancing transactions and clients;
• Conscientious worker with an eye for detail;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to liaise and follow up with business partners and clients;
• Applicants with no relevant or partial experience but are open to learning new skills and taking on challenges are invited to apply. On the job training will be provided for suitable and motivated applicants.

If you think you meet the above criteria and you are willing to rise to the challenge, please submit details of your educational background, career experience and your personal aspirations to hr@cnplaw.com

By doing so, you agree to CNPLaw collecting and using your personal data in accordance with its privacy policy, which can be accessed at https://www.cnplaw.com/privacypolicy.