Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

Overview

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the Singapore member of the Rajah & Tann Asia network and one of the leading full-service firms in Southeast Asia. The firm operates as a regional hub for cross-border work across member firms in multiple ASEAN jurisdictions and a regional office in China, and is noted for market-leading practices in areas such as international arbitration, competition/antitrust, TMT/data & digital economy, disputes and M&A. The firm emphasises legal innovation and has an in-house legaltech arm and RTA Academy to develop commercially-minded, tech-savvy lawyers; it also routinely acts on high‑value, complex matters and for governments and multinational clients.

Headquarters: Singapore, Marina One West Tower (9 Straits View #06-07 Marina One West Tower)

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution & Litigation
International Arbitration
Banking & Finance
Corporate & M&A
Capital Markets
Competition & Antitrust
Employment
Fraud & Investigations
Insurance & Reinsurance
Intellectual Property
Construction & Engineering
Insolvency & Restructuring
Shipping & Maritime
Energy & Natural Resources
Real Estate
Investment Funds
Tax
Technology & Digital
Private Client & Wealth
Infrastructure & Projects
Regulatory & Compliance
Sports Law
ESG & Sustainability

Geographic Focus: Singapore-based with a regional Southeast Asian footprint through the Rajah & Tann Asia network (member firms in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam), a regional office in China, and regional desks focused on Brunei, Japan and South Asia. The firm positions itself as a regional full-service practice capable of handling cross-border M&A, finance, regulatory, arbitration and complex disputes across ASEAN and beyond.

Training Contract

Training comprises supervision by a designated Supervising Solicitor (a senior partner and mentor), on-the-job practice group rotations and firm-wide classroom and practical training via the 'Raising the Bar' programme and RTA Academy. Trainees receive practice-focused training and exposure to at least one other practice area beyond their primary seat. The firm states it will, where possible and subject to the firm's needs, accommodate switches of practice area after joining.

Academic Requirements: Applications require academic record details (including predicted class of honours where applicable), current GPA / CAP score and copies of law school transcripts where available; candidates must submit a CV and a one-page cover letter setting out preferred seats and why they consider themselves a unique proposition to Rajah & Tann Asia.

Seat Options

Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Banking & Finance
Commercial Contracts
Competition & Antitrust
Construction & Engineering
Corporate & M&A
Employment
Fraud & Investigations
Insurance & Reinsurance
Intellectual Property
International Arbitration
Insolvency & Restructuring
Shipping & Maritime
Financial Services & Regulation
Investment Funds
Capital Markets
Infrastructure & Projects
Tax
Private Client & Wealth
Technology & Digital
ESG & Sustainability
Real Estate
Sports Law

Sponsorship

Trainees receive a competitive honorarium, a sign-on bonus for trainees who are retained, and the firm will reimburse various fees after completion of practice training and acceptance of an offer of employment.

International Opportunities

The firm states it 'constantly seeks opportunities to offer both local and overseas secondments for promising associates who have worked with us for a reasonable period.

Mentorship

Each trainee is assigned a Supervising Solicitor (a highly experienced partner and mentor) who supervises, guides and provides feedback. Trainees also receive mentoring and supervision from partners and lawyers within their practice groups and benefit from in‑house training and RTA Academy initiatives.

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Programmes & Schemes

Structured Internship Programme

A structured internship programme for students (applications for the 2027 Structured Internship Programme open in December 2026). The firm runs a structured intake and directs general internship enquiries to its careers contact.

Legal Internships

Legal internships for students; the site notes all internship positions for 2026 have been filled and that applications for 2027 will open in December 2026.

Relevant Legal Training Contract

Candidates should apply with: A cover letter of no more than 1 page setting out: preferred areas of practice; and reasons why the candidate believes himself or herself to be a unique proposition to Rajah & Tann Asia; A CV of no more than 3 pages setting out: contact details; academic record and achievements (including predicted class of honours upon graduation); extra-curricular activities and achievements; prior work experience; and a copy of law school transcripts where available, including the grades for the academic term immediately preceding the application.

Places: Singapore

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Notable Matters

Assisted SpoonX with commencement of operations in Singapore

Advised SpoonX, a technology company specialising in business solutions for the F&B industry, on starting operations in Singapore including drafting and reviewing the client's commercial agreements with customers and social media influencers. Partner Benjamin Cheong led the engagement (20 August 2023).

Technology & Digital

Acted for Bayer AG on digital agriculture and sustainability initiatives across Southeast Asia

Advised Bayer on the development and launch of regional digital agriculture and sustainability initiatives (including use of smart drones) across Southeast Asia, providing advice on local regulatory requirements and commercial aspects of collaborations with drone technology partners. Transaction led by Partner Rajesh Sreenivasan (21 August 2023).

Technology & Digital

Role in multi‑billion dollar international arbitrations (GAR100 highlights)

Regional International Arbitration team has acted on high-value matters including: representation of a conglomerate in a US$21 billion SIAC arbitration over alleged breaches of non-disclosure agreements; acting for a former government official in a US$2.5 billion investment arbitration under a US–Vietnam trade agreement; and defending a Vietnamese state-owned company in a >US$3 billion SIAC arbitration relating to a thermal power plant project. These matters illustrate the team's capability on (

International Arbitration

PT Medco Energi Internasional high yield bond (IFLR recognition)

Member firm involvement in PT Medco Energi Internasional’s high yield bond offering (awarded High Yield Deal of the Year by IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 for the Indonesia member firm).

Capital Markets

J&T Express IPO (Vietnam) – Equity Deal of the Year recognition

Member firm Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers in Vietnam acted on the IPO of J&T Express (recognised as Equity Deal of the Year at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024).

Capital Markets

What Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Initiative and drive
Integrity and sound judgment
Teamwork and collegiality
Commercial awareness
Tech-savviness / interest in legal innovation
Resilience and ability to handle demanding work

Evidence Signals

Academic record (GPA / CAP, law school transcripts and predicted honours where applicable)
Relevant internships or structured internship experience
Practical experience in disputes, corporate transactions or regulatory projects
Experience or interest in technology, digital or legaltech projects
Cross-border / regional exposure in Southeast Asia
Participation in extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership and teamwork

Benefits & Wellbeing

Competitive remuneration and bonuses
Competitive trainee honorarium
Sign-on bonus for trainees who are retained
Reimbursement of various fees after completion of practice training and acceptance of employment
Desk-top access to Lexis-Nexis and LawNet
Access to Rajah & Tann’s internal database of precedents and legal updates (O@SIS)
Top-grade technological and infrastructural support
Support from professional administrative staff
Regular and comprehensive in-house continuing legal education
Opportunities for external training courses, seminars and conferences, including overseas stints for deserving candidates
Flexible dress code
In‑house café and lounge (The Courtyard) and social activities (foosball, trainee-led events)

Awards & Recognition

Inclusion of 8 women partners in IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2023 list (2023)
GAR100: recognised among the world’s top 100 international arbitration practices for 15 consecutive years (2023)
IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards: multiple awards including Indonesia Law Firm of the Year and Tech Innovation Specialist Award (2024)
FT Innovative Lawyers Award for Cybersecurity & Data Governance (year not specified on pages)
Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards: multiple awards (2023)
Chambers High Net Worth Band 1 for Family Offices & Funds Structuring (2023)
Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms — overall top firm (2024 survey)
The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers — recognised as top employer (2023)
Asian Legal Business awards including Women Lawyer of the Year and other individual recognitions (2023/2024)
Lexology Index: high number of ranked lawyers (2025)
Patent Lawyer Magazine Law Firm Rankings — Singapore and Thailand offices listed as Award Winning (2022)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Innovation

The firm invests in legal innovation and technology through RTA Academy (which provides non-traditional skills training such as process improvement, design thinking, change management and project management) and Rajah & Tann Technologies (the group's legaltech arm that developed an automated AML screening platform for property developers). The firm has been recognised for tech innovation (IFLR Tech Innovation Specialist award) and positions trainees to be tech-savvy via dedicated training collaborations and firm-wide innovation initiatives.

RTA Academy (collaboration with AlternativelyLegal on the T-shaped Lawyer Framework™)
Rajah & Tann Technologies (legaltech arm)
Automated AML screening platform for property developers (product by Rajah & Tann Technologies)
AI Journey (firm page linking to AI initiatives and commentary)

Quick Application Angles

Mention the firm’s regional network and give a concise example of how your experience is relevant to cross-border ASEAN work (the firm positions itself as a regional hub across ASEAN member firms).
Demonstrate commercial awareness and reference a recent firm matter or initiative such as Bayer AG’s digital agriculture project or Rajah & Tann Technologies’ AML screening platform to show you follow the firm’s market and innovation focus.
If applying for a technology, TMT or data role, explain any hands-on experience with digital projects or legaltech and reference the RTA Academy / T-shaped Lawyer Framework™ to show fit for the firm’s training ethos.
Use your cover letter to state up to two preferred seats (the firm asks applicants to indicate up to two preferred major seats) and link your academic record or practical experience to those seats — include your current GPA / CAP as requested.
Highlight examples of mentorship, teamwork or situations where you received direct partner coaching, since the firm emphasises partner-led supervision and accessibility.