Business Support Vacancies

World-class advice is simply not possible without world-class support. We are looking for candidates to fill the following roles:  

Patent Agent / Patent Attorney

Responsibilities:

  • Drafting patents, filing and prosecuting patent applications
  • Conducting prior art / freedom to operate searches
  • Advising on Singapore's patent laws and procedures
  • Reviewing specifications, search and examination reports
  • Assisting lawyers with patent litigation
  • Advising on strategies and courses of actions available to clients
  • Training of executives
  • Any other matters / projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time
Requirements:
  • Registered Patent Agent / Patent Attorney Qualification in Singapore (Candidates qualified in other jurisdictions such as UK, Europe, US, Australia or New Zealand may also be considered)
  • Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Health Sciences or Life Sciences (Biotechnology / relevant field) 
  • Postgraduate study, and other qualifications such as a law degree or industry experience will be well regarded but are not essential
  • Strong command in verbal & written English
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution
  • A good team player with positive working attitude is essential
Patent Executive

Responsibilities:

  • Filing and prosecuting patent applications up to grant
  • Calculate, docketing and monitoring deadlines
  • Communicating and advising clients on Singapore's patent laws and procedures
  • Reviewing specifications, search and examination reports
  • Advising on strategies and courses of actions available to clients
  • Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time
Requirements:
  • Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / Chemistry / Computer Science / Life Sciences / Biology / LLB
  • Strong command in verbal & written English
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience. Applicants without working experience may also apply.
  • A good team player with positive working attitude is essential
Secretary

Responsibilities:

  • Provide full secretarial and administrative support including responding to emails, letters, and faxes
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings and appointments, book travel arrangements, and handle expense claims
  • Prepare and handle correspondence, record updates, legal documents, court bundles, and other related paperwork
  • Prepare and send out bills, including drafting bill narrations; track billing status and follow up with reminders as needed
  • Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time
Requirements:
  • Minimum qualification of ‘O’ Level, Higher Nitec, or Diploma in any discipline
  • ​At least two years of experience in a secretarial or personal assistant role, preferably within a law firm
  • Entry-level candidates with a strong interest in developing a career in the legal field are also welcome to apply
  • Possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to multitask and perform effectively under tight deadlines
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and IT-savvy 
Trademark Executive

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting lawyers to file and prosecute trademark applications, advise clients on trademark laws and procedures, strategies and courses of actions available
  • Calculating, docketing and monitoring deadlines
  • Reviewing specifications, search and examination reports
  • Any other matters/ projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time
Requirements:
  • Degree in any discipline, or Diploma in Law
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience.
Paralegal

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in preparation and drafting legal documents, legal research, e-filing of court documents, compiling of court papers, bundles, authorities & submissions
  • Managing timelines and deadlines to ensure compliance
  • Handle correspondence including responding to emails, letters, and faxes with all stakeholders
  • Monitoring and drafting of legal updates, business development and marketing efforts, including maintaining client lists and registers, sending of legal updates, event planning and execution in respect of seminars and updating of lawyer profiles and ranking lists
  • Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time
Requirements: 
  • Minimum qualification of Diploma in Law, Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies
  • ​At least one year of experience in in similar capacity is preferred
  • Entry-level candidates with a strong interest in developing a career in the legal field are also welcome to apply
  • Possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to multitask and perform effectively under tight deadlines
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and IT-savvy
Patent Clerk

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing official forms for filing of new applications
  • Generating file numbers
  • Data entry
  • Opening physical files
  • Monitor deadlines & prepare reminders to clients on upcoming deadlines
  • Generate payment vouchers and invoices
  • General administrative duties including photocopying, faxing and dispatch
  • Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time
Requirements:
  • Diploma in any discipline/ GCE 'A' level/ GCE 'O' level/ GCE ‘N’ level/ Higher Nitec in Office Skills
  • Minimum 1 year of clerical or administrative experience
  • Good interpersonal and communications skills
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • IT savvy and proficient in MS Office
Executive / Senior Executive – Corporate Secretarial

We are looking for a qualified company secretary in an executive / senior executive position to work independently and creatively with clients in all areas of corporate secretarial work ranging from incorporation, preparing resolutions and amendments to company constitution, filing of annual returns, maintaining minutes’ books and statutory records, share allotments and transfers and other ad-hoc duties and assignments

Requirements:
  • At least 5 years of relevant corporate secretarial experience
  • CSIS / ICSA qualified will be preferred
  • Candidates with experience handling listed companies will be viewed favourably
  • High work standards with strong attention to details
  • Team player with proactive approach
Assistant Manager / Manager – Corporate Secretarial

As manager you will ensure that your diverse portfolio of international and local clients receive the same level of excellent service and client care. You will proactively manage and take responsibility for the compliance aspects of your client companies and provide a full range of company secretarial services. In addition, you will train, supervise, guide and coach your team-mates to provide exceptional services.

Requirements:
  • At least 8-12 years of relevant corporate secretarial managerial experience
  • CSIS / ICSA qualified
  • Experience working with a diverse portfolio of private and listed companies across various industries
  • Adept at handling multiple projects independently with excellent planning skills
  • Adopt a positive leadership approach towards empowering and coaching team members
  • Strong communicator with stellar people management skills
  • Keen passion for change and continuous improvement



Applications

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