Para-legal Job Vacancy at T.D. Williamson, Inc.in Singapore

Job Title:Para-legal

Job Responsibilities:

Mission:

*Performs paralegal functions for the Legal Counsel FEAP, including Risk assessment review, Contract drafting & reviewing, compliance and handling of immigration applications , as well as a variety of research and administrative functions

*Collects all information listed in the project risk assessment consistent with TDW’s Contract Review Policy (issued by the operational management/local leaders), and obtain inputs (if required) from all stakeholders (including Sales, Operations, Legal, Finance, etc),
Reviews internal contract risk management documents and ensures smooth handling of the review procedures, including the schedule of authorizations,
*Ensures that contracts are executed according to TDW standard terms & conditions and policies. Follow up on contractual stages, monitor contract “life” from planning stage to final payment (on time) and reports on status or issues to stakeholders,
*Constantly monitors and updates TDW standard terms and conditions in the FEAP countries in consultation with Legal Counsel.
*Facilitates communication between the various business units, department and individuals so that the contract’s terms & conditions comply with the company’s policies and the implementation of the contract complies with the terms & conditions;
*Reviews contracts, proposals, terms & conditions in according to TDW contract Policy and under the guidance of Legal Counsel.
*Prepares contract drafts and other legal documents on the basis of existing precedents and submits to Legal Counsel for review.
*Assists in the establishment of risk and contract management procedures and maintains files and records as required.
*Supports and manages the global contracts database process through the GEMS system and tools and actively encourages their use throughout the organization.
*Acts as a support (in peak periods) and/or back-up to the regional mobility specialist, ensuring smooth and efficient handling of immigration application requests involving FEAP jurisdiction, ie:
Liaises with Global third party immigration partner to initiate, process and follow-up on visa and work permits applications
*Maintains the regional visa and work permit recording process and documents up-to-date
*Be the focal regional point of contact for TDW corporate secretarial matters in FEAP, and work closely with representatives of TDWs global corporate secretarial services provider.
*Facilitates in conjunction with Legal Counsel training sessions to explain the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ regarding policies & procedures (described above) and their implementation;
*Performs legal and non-legal research tasks, mainly online, and prepares reports of findings for Legal Counsel.
*Assists with the preparation of a variety of documents such as letters, memoranda and presentations.
*Prepares and reviews corporate documentation from a variety of jurisdictions and liaises with outside counsels in this respect as and when approved by the legal counsel

How to apply:
Interested parties please kindly send your resume to the email:

reyesc@ph.ibm.com

FD&D Lawyer Jobs in Singapore

Job Title: FD&D Lawyer

Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd
The Faststream Recruitment Group is a highly specialist recruitment organization providing bespoke recruitment services to the Shipping, Marine and Oil & Gas sectors worldwide. Our core disciplines include; Commercial Shipping, Technical Shipping, Marine, Offshore and Oil & Gas. Established in 1999 Faststream has a network of offices in Asia, Europe, the Americas and Australia.

Salary: Attractive package
Location: Singapore
Our Client is a global Marine Insurance business.  Due to business expansion plans they are looking to hire a Shipping Lawyer to work on FD&D matters in their Singapore office.

In this position you will play an important role in the claims team.  Responsibilities will include:
Handling FD&D matters on behalf of ship owning clients
Representing the interests of your clients to get them best possible settlement
Gathering information to build case file
Negotiating and agreeing settlement
Where necessary appointing and instructing external parties such as practice lawyers, surveyors etc
Where necessary representing your clients at arbitration
Some involvement in handling P&I claims on behalf of clients
To be considered for this role you should be:

Qualified Lawyer
Shipping Law experience - likely to have 3 to 6 years experience
Good communication skills
Singaporean / PR / based in Singapore
You will be joining a well respected Marine Insurance business to work on their most complex legal matters.  Our client promotes from within and this is an excellent place to learn, develop and grow your career.
How to apply:
Please, visit www.fastream.com

Deadline: 28/08/2013

Litigation Secretary Job Vacancy at KhattarWong LLP in Singapore

Job Title:Litigation Secretary

Responsibilities:
Position in the Criminal Litigation department
Meticulous and well-organised
Provide full secretarial support to lawyers
Preparation of legal documents and dealing with correspondence
Preparation of bills
Liaising with clients
File management
General administration duties
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending a detailed curriculum vitae including current and expected salary, notice period and available start date to the HR Department at: career@khattarwong.com
Deadline: 28/08/2013
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.