Associate, Paralegal

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Legal and Compliance Department
The Legal and Compliance Department (LCD) manages the legal, regulatory and compliance risks of GIC. LCD partners with the business to ensure that such issues and risks are dealt with in a considered and timely manner. In the course of your work, you can expect to work with top international and local law firms.

Legal Team at GIC

We structure, negotiate, review, draft and prepare legal documentation for our investment and corporate activities. We also lead and manage all disputes and litigation for GIC.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Legal and Compliance team in New York City as a Paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating confidentiality, vendor engagement and non-reliance agreements for all business areas.
• Liaising with business, LCD colleagues and other risk management functions to address risk/control issues.
• Dealing with queries from the business on all areas of responsibility related to the above responsibilities.

Requirements

• Candidates should have relevant qualifications and work experience negotiating contracts in a corporate environment.
• Candidates will be advantaged if they have specific experience negotiating confidentiality, vendor engagement and non-reliance agreements or similar complex legal contracts.
• At least six months paralegal experience gained either with a law firm or a financial institution is preferred.
• Candidates should be highly motivated and able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Meticulous with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance, and reward sustainable results.

Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $80,000 and $105,000. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

Learn more about our Legal & Compliance Department here: