Paralegal / Administrative Assistant (6 months contract)

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 across asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams located around the globe bring broad and unique expertise. 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.

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

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.

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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.

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