Intern, Global Counsel Asia

at  Global Counsel

Global Counsel is seeking an intern to support the work of its Asia team in Singapore, with a focus on politics and policy monitoring and research in identified markets in the region, particularly China and Southeast Asia.
The successful candidate will work across a range of corporate clients from the FTSE 100 and Fortune 500, as well as global private equity firms. They will boost the team’s policy analysis with a sharp commercial edge and be ready to take on client-facing tasks under the supervision of a member of GC.

Role and responsibilities

• Research and draft analytical reports and presentations for clients.
• Produce analysis of set-piece political events such as elections, budgets, and major policy announcements.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and help prepare GC colleagues for client presentations and conference speeches.
• Contribute to GC’s house view on relevant policy developments.
• Support existing relationships with clients and a wider network of businesses and policymakers at senior levels.

Requirements

This role is likely a good fit for current students and/or recent graduates able to:

• Provide strategic and evidence-based analysis on public policy in a consultancy or corporate environments. Experience with concise writing and policy monitoring is particularly welcome.
• Describe and analyse policy announcements within the political context of identified regional markets.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English.
• A motivated self-starter who works well independently and as part of a small team.

Department
Asia
Locations
Singapore
Contact Imogen Dunn Senior Associate, HR & Talent

Role and responsibilities

• Research and draft analytical reports and presentations for clients.
• Produce analysis of set-piece political events such as elections, budgets, and major policy announcements.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and help prepare GC colleagues for client presentations and conference speeches.
• Contribute to GC’s house view on relevant policy developments.
• Support existing relationships with clients and a wider network of businesses and policymakers at senior levels

This role is likely a good fit for current students and/or recent graduates able to:

• Provide strategic and evidence-based analysis on public policy in a consultancy or corporate environments. Experience with concise writing and policy monitoring is particularly welcome.
• Describe and analyse policy announcements within the political context of identified regional markets.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English.
• A motivated self-starter who works well independently and as part of a small team