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Paralegal, Transaction Support - Maritime & Asset Finance

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
This role provides critical transactional and operational support to legal and commercial stakeholders across ship sale & purchase and asset financing matters. You will play a key role in drafting, coordination, and execution of complex documentation and workflows within a dynamic international environment.
  • Support cross‑border maritime transactions.
  • Join a fast‑paced, commercially driven legal team.

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly expanding international organisation in the maritime and logistics sector, operating across multiple continents. The company is known for its innovative approach, strong commercial growth, and a commitment to efficiency, technology, and industry best practices.

Job Description

  • Coordinate with internal teams across Finance, Treasury, Operations, Projects, and Technical departments to ensure smooth planning and execution of purchase, sale, and financing activities.
  • Prepare documentation for vessel registrations and interact with ship registries to support compliance and transaction timelines.
  • Draft a range of documentation, including management agreements and supporting commercial paperwork, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal requirements.
  • Handle KYC and AML checks on external parties, reviewing submitted documents and raising follow‑up actions where needed.
  • Track progress across multiple matters by maintaining organised files, logs, and departmental trackers.
  • Support deal execution by assembling corporate authorities, reviewing facility-related materials, and managing conditions precedent lists.
  • Assist with mandated regulatory submissions and filings with relevant government bodies.
  • Act as a liaison with external counsel and support meeting preparations, including participating in closing sessions and coordinating deliverables.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Paralegal should have:

  • Strong drafting capability with exceptional attention to detail and clarity.
  • Proven ability to manage documents and stay highly organised across multiple active matters.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience gained in a corporate, financial institution, or legal environment, ideally connected to aviation, commodities, or maritime sectors.
  • Familiarity with areas such as asset or corporate finance, ship finance, KYC/compliance work, company secretarial duties, or vessel sale and purchase processes.
  • Comfortable working independently while engaging with commercial teams on time‑sensitive, fast‑moving transactions.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills paired with solid project‑management instincts.

What's on Offer

  • Chance to work on high-value, cross-border transactions within a collaborative and commercially focused team.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to build deep expertise in maritime and asset finance within a forward‑thinking organisation.



This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your legal career. If you are ready to make an impact as a Paralegal in Ship Finance, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6975792
Phone number
+65 6416 9872

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - In House
What is your area of specialisation?
Transport & Distribution
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9872
Job Reference
JN-032026-6975792

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.