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:

  • Providing secretarial and administrative support to lawyers including updating various records, keying in daily time sheets & replying to correspondence / mails / faxes / billings, etc
  • Scheduling of meetings/appointments
  • Perform secretarial and general administrative duties
  • Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time
Requirements:
  • Minimum an ‘O’ level or Diploma in Business Admin or LCCI Private Secretary Certificate
  • Minimum 1 year of secretarial working experience
  • Good command of spoken and written English
  • Good work attitude and team player
Trademark Secretary

Job Description:

  • Assist lawyers and executives in trademark-related matters.
  • Compile court hearing bundles and manage time-cost entries.
  • Initiate file openings and handle data entry responsibilities
  • Perform E-filing through IP2SG platform.
  • Lodge recordal of assignments
  • Maintain a record of deadlines and ensure timely compliance.
  • Verify disbursements and handle excess payments.
  • Generate invoices, prepare payment vouchers & memos, and monitor payments.
  • Undertake general administrative duties such as photocopying, faxing, emailing, dispatch, and data management
  • Assist with 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
  • Min 1 year of clerical or administrative experience.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to work independently in a fast-pace environment.
  • IT savvy, proficient in MS Office.
Conveyancing Secretary

Responsibilities:

  • Handling conveyancing and real estate matters
  • Secretarial duties
  • Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time
Requirements:
  • Minimum an ‘O’ level / ‘A’ level / Diploma in any discipline
  • Minimum 1 - 3 years of working experience in conveyancing work. Candidates with the relevant skillset may be considered
  • Good command of spoken and written English
  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good work attitude and team player
  • IT savvy, proficient in MS Office, with good typing speed
Paralegal (Real Estate Practice Group)

Responsibilities:

  • Handling conveyancing and real estate matters, including development and collective sales, managing workflow and files
  • Legal drafting, research, electronic filing of documents
  • Provide secretarial/administrative and other assistance
  • Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time
Requirements: 
  • Minimum Diploma in law and management
  • ​Good command of spoken and written English
  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good work attitude and team player
  • IT savvy, proficient in MS Office, with good typing speed
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
Senior Executive – Marketing & Communications

At Drew & Napier, we're driven by a shared commitment to excellence – both in the legal counsel we provide and the way we connect with our clients and the broader community. To further elevate our brand and amplify the voices of our talented lawyers, we seek a passionate and strategic Senior Executive to join an ambitious, nurturing, collaborative and long-established team.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategy - Work with directors and managers on marketing strategy and budget. Assess, recommend and facilitate measures in line with the firm’s overall objectives.
  • Legal publications - Draft /edit submissions in consultation with directors, organise interviews, advise directors, build relationships with researchers. (Training provided)
  • Business development - Assist directors with BD activities including pitches, reports.
  • Corporate communications - Draft, gain approval and disseminate announcements.
  • Events - Recommend, plan and organise web/seminars, conferences, and other events.
  • Assessment of opportunities - Assess the value of advertising, speaking and writing opportunities in line with the firm’s strategy, make recommendations, and oversee implementation.
  • Media management - Coach partners. Draft press releases, handle queries, build relationships, track media.
  • Marketing collaterals - Write and design materials (ads, posters, banners, corporate profiles for external use).
  • Website/ Social Media - Continuously update and improve content.
Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in a relevant area, e.g. business, marketing, mass communications, media, law from a reputable university – or equivalent work experience.
  • 3 to 7 years’ experience in marketing, comms or BD, preferably in a law firm or a professional services environment
  • Proactive, confident, and enjoys working with people. Ability to advise stakeholders is essential.
  • Collaborates well in a team.
  • Flawless command of English, both oral and written. Ability to draft, check, distil large volumes of content.
  • Good analytical skills, and can work well under time pressure. Resourceful in proposing solutions.
  • Application submitted should include writing samples if available.
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

Kindly forward your detailed resume in MS Word/ PDF format, stating full details of qualifications, experience, current and expected salaries, and a recent photograph to:

The Human Resource Manager
Drew & Napier LLC
10 Collyer Quay #10-01
Ocean Financial Centre
Singapore 049315
Email: hrrecruit@drewnapier.com
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.)

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