Paralegal / Administrative Assistant (6 months contract)

Singapore Job Openings

Franklin Templeton Investments

Singapore

FULL TIME

November 5, 2024

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

We are looking for a Paralegal / Administrative Assistant (6 months contract) to join our Singapore office. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel and will primarily assist the Singapore Legal Department in the preparation of constitutive documents for investment fund products, handling filing matters, legal research, drafting of legal documents, ensuring proper communication, arranging of board meetings and co-ordinations of internal departments throughout the organization in relation to the authorization and ongoing operations of fund products. He/she is also expected to maintain and update database of legal documents and collate documents and information to meet requests from businesses, regulators and auditors. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to perform general administrative duties for the Legal Department in Singapore.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?

Be involved in legal aspects of business and product development
Assist in the preparation of documentation required for the authorization as well as on-going monitoring of investment products
Assist in the review of generic agreements, including investment management agreements for clients and corporate entities
Assist in the preparation of Franklin Templeton inter-company agreements
Handle Company Secretarial work – resolution and minutes for Board and Shareholders meetings
Research and provide updates on developing legislation in the region
Proactive and participate in company’s engagement initiatives
General administration duties for the legal team including mailing/scanning/faxing, typing of documents, record keeping/filing, setting up and arranging meetings and booking of flights, hotel etc.

What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?

At least a diploma in Law or a related discipline
Up to 5 years of relevant experience. Previous relevant working experience in law firm or in investment management firm as a paralegal will be highly desirable
Experience working in an international organization is desirable
Fluent written and spoken English
Knowledge of unit trust/mutual fund /asset management industry is desirable
Familiarity with regulations relating to authorization of investment products in Hong Kong is desirable
Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple responsibilities with positive attitude; and ability to learn new matters
Meticulous and organized
Ability to work with minimum supervision and in a team environment
Adequate commercial awareness
Ability to communicate confidently across all levels
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Positive outlook and ability to work under pressure
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to

accommodations@franklintempleton.com

. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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