Associate, Paralegal

GIC Investment-Singapore, Singapore

Location:
Singapore, SG

Job Function: Legal & Compliance

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 14847

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Legal and Compliance Department

The Legal and Compliance Department (LCD) governs, structures, negotiates and executes the largest and most complex deals globally, across all asset classes.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be empowered to support the structuring, negotiation, review and preparation of legal documentation for our investment and corporate activities.

What will you do as a Paralegal?

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating confidentiality agreements, third party engagement letters and release / reliance letters for all business areas.
  • Liaising with business, LCD colleagues and other risk management functions to address risk/control issues.
  • Dealing with queries from the business on all areas of responsibility related to the above responsibilities.
  • At least six months paralegal experience gained either with a law firm or a financial institution would be preferred.
  • Familiarity with corporate transactions would be beneficial.
  • Highly motivated and able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Meticulous with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

GIC is a Great Place to Work

At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility. As such, we currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 3 days in office and 2 days working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the ‘office as a hub’ for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

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Our PRIME Values
Our PRIME Values
GIC is a values driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent