Netball (competitve)
Jennifer Goh
Legal Associate (Dispute Resolution)
Summary
- A trilingual budding lawyer with a keen interest in corporate law and dispute resolution.
- Love people, sports and new places.
- I am a well-spoken and easy-going individual who’s always on a lookout for fresh experience and new challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Legal Associate (Dispute Resolution)
WMH Law Corporation
01.2024 - Current
- Part of a lean team specialising in dispute resolution and corporate law.
- Working on a wide range of litigation matters ranging from debt recovery and misrepresentation to defamation and contractual disputes at all levels of the Singapore Courts.
- Drafting a full range of documents, including but not limited to pleadings, affidavits, submissions, and legal advice.
- Working closely and independently with clients in advising them in their divorce proceedings.
Junior Legal Counsel
Gallant Venture Ltd. (Salim Group)
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Sole legal counsel in an investment holding company based in SG and acted as the key legal advisor for the company and its subsidiaries.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide variety of contractual agreements (i.e. lease agreements, service agreements, NDAs, consultancy agreements, loan agreements etc.)
- Served as liaison in contractual negotiations with various parties during inquiries regarding compliance matter.
- Represented the company in contractual negotiations and advised the relevant departments and subsidiaries on contractual interpretation and legal repercussions.
Trainee Lawyer (PTC)
Adsan Law LLC
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Drafted, reviewed and amended submissions for civil litigation matters such as summary judgment order relating to asset recovery matters
- Managed the firm’s IP portfolios and thoroughly examine and document all intellectual property and intangible assets of the clients, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Contributed to the firm’s IT team by assisting with setting up an online IP database system and/or other processes for docketing and automate forms and correspondence
- Reviewed and proofread legal and commercial documents relating to consumer contracts
Legal Executive
Ella Cheong LLC
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for reviewing, monitoring and advising client IP strategy (patents, trademarks and designs) and managing client IP portfolios.
- Drafted responses to Office Actions and worked with examiners, clients, overseas associates and other stakeholders.
- Handled IP law related queries and advised on feasibility of trademark registrations in new markets.
- Organised and presented multiple webinars on trademark and worked with marketing team to drive audience registration
Legal Executive
Cosmas LLC
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Drafted legal documents e.g. Writ of Summons, Statement of Claim, Letter of Demand, Affidavit of Evidence in Chief etc.
- Handled and drafted legal correspondences to clients and opposing solicitors.
- Conduct legal research, due diligence, fact-finding and getting-up work for personal injury matters.
Legal Trainee (RLT)
Ray Louis Law Corporation
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Grateful to have been exposed to fields of Litigation and Dispute Resolution ie. Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation and Family Law.
- Assisted Managing Director in trial preparation for a road traffic offence e.g. drafted pleadings and cross-examination questions.
- Liaised with clients for personal injury and property damage claims and successfully settled most claims expeditiously out of court and before trial
Legal Intern
Trinity Chambers
10.2017 - 10.2017
- Marshalled a barrister in a rape case
- Assisted with research in criminal litigation e.g.making submissions in court, examining witnesses, making applications to the judge and juries selection
Pro Bono Legal Intern
The Law Society Of Singapore
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted volunteer lawyers in legal research for vulnerable individuals facing legal issue.
- Supported a fund-raising event ‘Just Jubilee’ to promote legal awareness and access to justice under the banner of ‘Justice for All’ project.
Legal Intern
Bih Li & Lee LLP
11.2014 - 12.2014
- Attended court and client meetings for family matters. Shadowed the Managing Partner.
- Assisted in the a successful execution of a Writ of Seizure and Sale with the client and bailiff.
- Drafted submissions filed in the family court e.g. maintenance order, trusts property and division of matrimonial assets.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Durham University
United Kingdom 06.2015 - 05.2018
International Baccalaureate (IB) -
Anglo Chinese International School
01.2013 - 05.2014
Other Notable Leadership Positions
- Vice President of the Durham University Malaysian Society (May 2016-June 2018)
- Leader for the Hewlett-Packard Social Innovation Competition Top 10, Singapore (Feb – Jul 2014)
Interests
Long-distance running
Piano (Grade 8)
Ballet
Timeline
Legal Associate (Dispute Resolution)
WMH Law Corporation
01.2024 - Current
Junior Legal Counsel
Gallant Venture Ltd. (Salim Group)
07.2022 - 12.2023
Trainee Lawyer (PTC)
Adsan Law LLC
01.2022 - 07.2022
Legal Executive
Ella Cheong LLC
02.2020 - 07.2021
Legal Executive
Cosmas LLC
05.2019 - 11.2019
Legal Trainee (RLT)
Ray Louis Law Corporation
10.2018 - 04.2019
Legal Intern
Trinity Chambers
10.2017 - 10.2017
Pro Bono Legal Intern
The Law Society Of Singapore
09.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Durham University
06.2015 - 05.2018
Legal Intern
Bih Li & Lee LLP
11.2014 - 12.2014
International Baccalaureate (IB) -
Anglo Chinese International School
01.2013 - 05.2014
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