Legal Counsel - Kallang: 6 Months Contract) Up $8.5K - Bukit Merah
Legal Counsel - Kallang, Up $8.5K
Duration: 6 Months ContractLocation: Kallang
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide maternity cover and be part of the team supporting the legal function in the ASEAN & HK region.
Reporting to the Legal Director, the ideal candidate will be a commercially minded legal professional with strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to gain in-house experience in a dynamic business environment. You will work closely with various team, gain exposure to regional legal matters, and be a key contributor to key business decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Advise and provide legal support for the entities within ASEAN & HK.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts of varying types primarily with respect to sales, services, leasing, financing, logistics, NDA as well as other corporate and commercial agreements.
- Provide sound legal advice to business teams and various stakeholders across the region on a range of corporate, commercial and compliance matters.
- Work closely with internal teams including sales, finance, HR, operations, and risk management to support business operations while ensuring legal compliance.
- Develop, propose and monitor controls and processes for compliance with legal obligations, legislation and country / regional policies.
- Manage relationships with external counsels and advisors.
- Monitor changes to law that may impact the business.
- Conduct training for business units and support functions on legal risks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Admitted to practice law in Singapore or any other common law jurisdiction.
- At least 7 years of practical experience in a legal function, either in private practice or in-house role.
- Extensive experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and risk assessment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication skills and effective negotiation skills.
- Team player, energetic, resourceful, and hands-on individual.
- Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders and manage expectations.
- Must be able to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to read and write in Chinese is a plus, as some contracts may require review in Chinese
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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