Lawyer Salary

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Freshfields NQ £150k now

When Big4 increase NQ to 150k SGD?

This kind of question is damn ****ing stupid. Big 4 will raise salaries to match magic circle when SG economy is the same as the UK. Short answer and oversimplification.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This kind of question is damn ****ing stupid. Big 4 will raise salaries to match magic circle when SG economy is the same as the UK. Short answer and oversimplification.

Well - businesses, law firms and even the financial presses' HQs are all moving from Hong Kong to Singapore, so this should have a significant impact on our economy

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Well - businesses, law firms and even the financial presses' HQs are all moving from Hong Kong to Singapore, so this should have a significant impact on our economy

APAC/SEA HQs*

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I suppose one thing to clarify here is that making “partner” in a local firm is quite different from that in international firms. Junior partners in local firms (especially those who are freshly minted) are more akin to counsel level folks in international firms - probably in skill, and responsibility.

You’re right in that Singapore litigation is a protected practice area. Barriers to competition do make it easier for local practitioners to practice their craft, but bear in mind that Singapore is a ****ing small market. International firms can target international clients. Granted that a bigger pond doesn’t necessarily mean easier pickings (vice versa), so I’m not sure whether book building in a Singapore focused litigation practice is a lot easier. Also bear in mind that some international firms have Singapore qualified arms (I’m looking at you CC and BM…), so competition can get fierce.

Pls la. Everybody makes “salary” (non-equity; i.e., just title only/glorified associate slave) in local law firm after 7/8 years - it’s tough to get there, but it’s no longer the coveted position cos one still need to suck actual “equity” partners’ kok until he/she dies then can maaaaybe promote someday when sperms die/eggs run out.

Intl US law firm pays US$225,000 a year before bonus - that is a salary even a junior salary partner can only dream of…

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This kind of question is damn ****ing stupid. Big 4 will raise salaries to match magic circle when SG economy is the same as the UK. Short answer and oversimplification.

Stupid is u falling for an obvious low effort troll post

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Stupid is u falling for an obvious low effort troll post

Ya **** I kena baited sia

Hi fellow kind Sinkies,

Genuine die-lemma: should I choose to join (i) a local Big 4 law firm as senior associate (paid less and work harder/sleep less (therefore likely to burn out), but can become PARTNER) or (ii) an international law firm (paid more and work less/sleep more, but very hard to become partner)?

To give context, pay is $15k+/month at local and $20k+/month at intl, which seems marginal now, but at intl it can go up to $30-40k+/month.

Thanks u

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi fellow kind Sinkies,

Genuine die-lemma: should I choose to join (i) a local Big 4 law firm as senior associate (paid less and work harder/sleep less (therefore likely to burn out), but can become PARTNER) or (ii) an international law firm (paid more and work less/sleep more, but very hard to become partner)?

To give context, pay is $15k+/month at local and $20k+/month at intl, which seems marginal now, but at intl it can go up to $30-40k+/month.

Thanks u

wake up and stick to slogging it out drafting wills at your chinatown law firm la

Originally Posted by Unregistered

wake up and stick to slogging it out drafting wills at your chinatown law firm la

Aiyo why this dumbo sound so bitter??? Must be failure local grad/law firm.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi fellow kind Sinkies,

Genuine die-lemma: should I choose to join (i) a local Big 4 law firm as senior associate (paid less and work harder/sleep less (therefore likely to burn out), but can become PARTNER) or (ii) an international law firm (paid more and work less/sleep more, but very hard to become partner)?

To give context, pay is $15k+/month at local and $20k+/month at intl, which seems marginal now, but at intl it can go up to $30-40k+/month.

Thanks u

Work less and sleep more at the intl firm? The higher salary doesn't come for free you know