Careers

Our People Philosophy

Move together

We believe that excellence is a natural product of a fair and honest culture. We encourage collaboration, and nurture ways of working that allow each other to be the best-performing versions of ourselves.

Own your progress

A career in law shouldn't feel stagnant. We actively support employees who take steps to advance their skills and explore new opportunities. We provide high-quality training and development programmes.

Make an impact

We shape meaningful outcomes for clients, navigating every partnership with a high standard of excellence and insight. We carry our own record of breaking new ground in legal solutions.

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  • A young man with black hair, glasses, wearing a dark suit, light blue shirt, and navy tie, smiling against a white background.

    Enzel Tan,

    Associate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

    The mentorship at Lee & Lee has been invaluable to my growth as a lawyer. I have had the privilege of handling matters of varying complexities with the guidance of experienced and supportive Partners.

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    Choh Xiangyun

    Associate, Corporate

    Lee & Lee has been an excellent place to begin my legal career. The exposure to a diverse range of files, coupled with the support and guidance from seniors and partners, has allowed me to grow and strengthen my adaptability as a lawyer.

  • A young man wearing glasses and a suit jacket standing in front of a city skyline with skyscrapers and a river.

    Timothy Lee

    Associate, Real Estate & Property

    The mentorship at Lee & Lee has been invaluable to my growth as a lawyer. I have had the privilege of handling matters of varying complexities with the guidance of experienced and supportive Partners.

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    Tiffany Tseng

    Senior Associate, Corporate

    Lee & Lee provides a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages growth. Its open culture and flexibility have allowed me to work on meaningful matters for a diverse range of clients. I’ve greatly appreciated the trust, collaboration, and opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.

Opportunities

Lee & Lee LLP’s broad areas of practice offer a wide range of career opportunities for lawyers, paralegals and support professionals across a variety of specialist areas.

We believe in a firm culture which emphasises dynamism, diligence and teamwork. The work we handle is challenging and we take pride in delivering high standards of service – both to our clients, and internally, to colleagues.

Interested applicants should apply with a recent photograph and detailed resume (including academic results and employment history), current and expected salaries to hr@leenlee.com.sg.

Professional Appointments

If you are looking to build a rewarding career and are passionate about making a difference for clients, we invite you to apply and be part of our firm.

Intellectual Property

We have two exciting opportunities for Legal Associates to join our Intellectual Property Practice.

  • The candidate will work closely with our Senior Counsel and partners in litigating and advising on IP and commercial matters. Prior experience (3-4 years) in a similar role would be an advantage, so is the ability to work independently and within a team in a vibrant and supportive workplace.

  • The candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality legal services focused on transactional IP matters. You will work closely with clients to provide strategic advice, draft and negotiate complex agreements, and support the commercialization and management of intellectual property rights. Prior experience (2-3 years) in a similar role would be an advantage, so is the ability to work independently and within a team in a vibrant and supportive workplace.

Banking & Finance

The Banking & Finance Practice is seeking Legal Associates or Senior Associates to join the team.

The team is led by Louise Tan, an established banking and finance lawyer, with over 40 years of legal experience. Louise has been named by Chambers as one of the leading experts in Singapore in banking and finance and by Asia Business Law Journal in its list of Singapore’s top 100 lawyers (2019).

The team has an impressive client list, including major banks and financial institutions in Singapore, international financial institutions and law firms, as well as listed companies and REITs. For banking and finance, it is ranked as a band 3 firm on Chambers and a tier 3 firm on IFLR1000. The team has strong expertise in real estate and high proficiency in property and construction project financing, as well as REIT financing.

Requirements for Applicants

  • Applicants must be called to the Singapore bar, and preferably have 1 to 5 years PQE in doing banking and finance work.

  • Applicants are expected to have a strong sense of responsibility, be self-motivated and independent, but also be a good team player.

  • Applicants should be conversant with the law, and thorough and meticulous in their approach to work.

Applicants, if employed, will work closely with the senior partner and partners in a supportive work environment, and have the opportunity to hone their banking and finance practice and develop their strategic thinking.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice is seeking talented and motivated Legal Associates to join our dynamic and expanding team. As one of Singapore’s leading law firms, our department is renowned for its breadth of expertise and commitment to excellence across a wide spectrum of contentious matters. Our broad areas of practice include civil and commercial litigation, criminal defence, employment disputes, arbitration, medical litigation and family law.

Requirements for Applicants

  • Qualified lawyers with a strong academic background and a keen interest in litigation and dispute resolution.

  • Prior experience in family law or a genuine interest in this field of practice will be an advantage.

  • Individuals who are self-motivated, responsible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

How to apply

Interested applicants are invited to send in their detailed resumes with a recent photograph, including employment history and academic transcripts, as well as current and expected salaries, to:

Lee & Lee LLP (Attention: HR Department)
25 North Bridge Road
Level 7
Singapore 179104

Email: hr@leenlee.com.sg

Support Appointments

Positions are open for para-legals and support staff to join our firm.

Corporate

Positions are open for Corporate Secretarial Executives to join the team.

Banking & Finance

The Banking & Finance Practice is seeking Legal Secretaries to join the team. 

Candidates should: 

  • Be experienced in the preparation of banking documents and legal completions;

  • Be familiar with the usual word processing programs, e.g. Word, Excel and Power Point;

  • Be competent with searches and lodgements;

  • Expect to work with more than one Lawyer;

  • Be a team player and also able to work independently.

Real Estate & Property

Positions are open for Legal Secretaries to join the Real Estate & Property Practice.

How to apply

Interested applicants are invited to send in their detailed resumes with a recent photograph, including employment history, as well as current and expected salaries, to:

Lee & Lee LLP (Attention: HR Department)
25 North Bridge Road
Level 7
Singapore 179104

Email: hr@leenlee.com.sg

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Internships

We are offering internships of 2 or 3 weeks to second year and third year law students for winter 2025 and summer 2026.

If you are interested in interning with us, please email your covering letter, curriculum vitae and examination transcripts to juliantay@leenlee.com.sg and matthewsaw@leenlee.com.sg. Please let us know which department or departments you are interested to intern in.

Training at Lee & Lee

Frequently asked questions:

  • The Practice Training period is 12 months, and normally starts in January.

    Law graduates of Singapore universities will attend the Part B of the Bar Examination course held from July to December, and then train for 12 months under a Practice Training Contract.

    Law graduates of recognised foreign universities will undergo 6 months of Relevant Legal Training. They will then attend the Part A of the Bar Examination Course, followed by the Part B of the Bar Examination course held from July to December. They will next train for 12 months under a Practice Training Contract.

  • What can I expect as a Trainee at Lee & Lee?

    We recruit our Trainees with the aim of retaining them as Associates, and we do retain the vast majority of our Trainees.

    Lee & Lee is known to have a friendly working environment, and our Trainees are treated and trained well.

    For Practice Training, Trainees will be assigned to a Core Seat (the department that they are recruited for) for 9 months, and to a Secondary Seat for 3 months. One seat has to be an Advocate Seat, while the other seat has to be a Solicitor Seat.

    Trainees will be supervised by a Supervising Solicitor from the department where they are serving their Core Seat. All our lawyers listed as Partners qualify as Supervising Solicitors. They will also be supervised by a Partner in the department that they are serving their Secondary Seat.

    Our Trainees and Associates are trained and guided by our Partners including a Senior Counsel and about 10 Partners with more than 20 years of experience each. Our Associates are also given responsibilities early on in their careers like dealing with a corporate client, or acting as lead counsel in a trial on behalf of a litigation client.

    Our Trainees and Associates are also exposed to a diverse range of clients with differing needs. We have many established and prominent clients. Given our firm’s reputation, we also attract many walk-in clients who are men in the street with legal problems or issues that they need help with.

  • For Relevant Legal Trainees, we pay a monthly honorarium of $3,000.

    For Practice Trainees, we pay a monthly honorarium of $300 during the Part B course, a monthly honorarium of $3,000 during the first 6 months of Practice Training, and a monthly honorarium of $4,500 during the second 6 months of Practice Training.

    All Trainees are entitled to medical benefits.

    Practice Trainees are entitled to 10 days of leave.

  • We are currently looking to recruit about 13 Trainees a year.

  • We have recruited Trainees from a diverse range of universities including Singapore universities, recognised English universities and recognised Australian universities.

  • If you are interested in Training with us, please email your covering letter, curriculum vitae and examination transcripts to juliantay@leenlee.com.sg and matthewsaw@leenlee.com.sg. Please let us know which department or departments you are interested to train in.

  • Students who will start their Practice Training in January 2027 can apply to us now for positions in the Banking, Litigation and Real Estate departments.

    Pursuant to Part 2 of the Practice Training Period Guidelines 2024, a moratorium applies to students who start their Practice Training in January 2028 or later.

    Students who will start their Practice Training in January 2028 can only apply to us for a Practice Training Contract on or after 1 July 2026.

    There is no moratorium in respect of applications for Relevant Legal Training. Students who will undergo Relevant Legal Training in 2026 can apply to us now.

Take your next step with us.

Use the form below to reach out with any career-related enquiries. For applications, please email your resume to hr@leenlee.com.sg.