About this Associate role at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.
Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.
As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.
At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition
The Opportunity
About the Practice
Projects, Energy and Infrastructure advises public and private sector clients on domestic and international projects spanning all infrastructure sectors including transport (road, rail, ports, airports), energy (oil & gas, power, renewables), social (hospitals, schools, prisons), defence and digital infrastructure.
Our team focuses on front-end projects work including project structuring, due diligence, documentation and contract negotiation, drawing upon particular expertise in construction law and public private partnerships (PPPs). They work closely with our other practice areas including Project Finance, Real Estate, Planning & Environment, Corporate and C&I Disputes to cover the full project lifecycle.
Joining the practice offers exposure to market‑leading projects, with opportunities to develop a well‑rounded skillset while working on transactions that have meaningful regional and global impact.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Finance lawyer with 4–8 years’ post‑qualification experience to join our growing Projects, Energy and Infrastructure practice. This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with a solid grounding in project finance, but applications from lawyers with a general finance background who are keen on gaining deeper exposure to energy, infrastructure, and project‑related transactions are also welcome.
You will work closely with the highly regarded Partners Ben Thompson, Ee Lynn Tan and Salonika Rathod, as well as other lawyers across the firm’s international network. The role offers hands‑on transactional experience, early client exposure, and strong development support, making it an excellent platform for lawyers looking to build a long‑term career in finance.
Key Responsibilities
Advising on project finance transactions and other largely energy and infrastructure sector related financings, including acquisition finance and corporate finance.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating finance and transaction documentation
Supporting due diligence processes and assisting with the coordination of multi‑jurisdictional workstreams
Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on transaction execution and client delivery
Assisting with client development initiatives, knowledge sharing, and internal know‑how
Exploring opportunities to leverage AI and legal technology to improve efficiency and ways of working
To be successful in this role, you will be/have:-
Qualified lawyer with 4–8 years’ PQE in banking and finance, with a preference for project finance experience
Strong drafting skills and a keen interest in complex financing structures
Commercially minded with sound judgement and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and managing competing priorities
Collaborative, proactive, and committed to delivering high‑quality client service
Demonstrates curiosity around innovation and AI in legal practice
Team
Projects, Energy & InfraWorking Pattern
Location
SingaporeContract type
Permanent ContractDiversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
