Our Client

Our client is a well-known leader and they are currently looking for a Corporate Counsel to be based in Singapore.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide proactive and preventive legal advice and recommendations, incorporating both legal strategy and knowledge of the business
• Liaise with internal global stakeholders in reviewing of agreements and terms & conditions for:global direct procurement including high-value contract manufacturing agreements
  Collaborating with the business in strategizing to deal with global supply chain issues
  Lead strategic projects/workstreams being assigned to partner with business stakeholders
  Partner with senior management and other internal stakeholders to provide business-oriented actionable solutions
  Develop and harmonize scalable processes for contract handling
  Improve internal tools and policies to streamline and maximize efficiency, as well as supporting growth and effectively coordinating with team
  Create playbooks and other material to provide customized legal training
  

To Qualify

• A recognized degree in Law and be admitted to the Commonwealth Bar.
• Significant corporate experience with min 5 - 9 PQE gained in-house or in practice with a reputable law firm.
• Ability to work well under pressure

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us at + 6645 4540 / hsingh[at]sg.drakeintl.com for a confidential discussion on your career.

License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237

Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversee legal matters for SEA, providing occasional support for other Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries as needed.
• Advise leadership on legal compliance related to corporate and business activities.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research, providing support and analysis.
• Offer professional advice on managing disputes, litigation, regulatory issues, and other contentious matters.
• Draft and review a comprehensive range of commercial and legal documents.
• Translate legal documents and company correspondence as required.
• Stay updated on new laws and regulations that may impact the company.
• Liaise with external professionals and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver internal training on legal issues and risk management.
• Manage the filing and organization of correspondence and documents.
• Participate in various ad hoc assignments as needed.

To Qualify

• A recognized degree in Law
• Significant corporate experience with min 2 -5 years of legal experience gained in-house or in practice with a reputable law firm.
• Ability to work well under pressure

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us [email protected] / +65 6645 4540 for a confidential discussion on your career.

License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237

VeSync believe a healthy lifestyle is composed of daily habits and made sustainable with the right tools. Our family of brands features products that take care of users and their home, helping them to prioritize their well-being with ease.

Responsibilities

• 合同管理：负责起草、审阅和谈判各种合同，尤其是销售和营销类合同。
• 合规事务：为公司提供专业的法律建议，如商标、广告合规、劳动雇佣等领域，确保公司政策和流程符合法律法规及行业最佳实践，降低合规风险。
• 法律研究：深入研究和分析主要市场（美国、欧洲）的最新法律动态，为公司战略决策提供前瞻性的法律洞察。
• 培训与发展：执行法律培训计划，提高员工对法律和合规的认知水平。
• Contract Management: Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, with a particular emphasis on those related to sales and marketing.
• Compliance Affairs: Provide legal advice on compliance affairs, including but not limited to IP, advertising and labor and employment compliance, to ensure the company's policies and processes adhere to legal regulations and industry best practices to mitigate compliance risks.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research and analysis of the latest legal developments in major markets – U.S. and Europe, offering forward-looking legal insights for strategic company decisions.
• Training and Development: Implement legal training programs to enhance employees' awareness of legal and compliance issues.

Qualifications

• 教育背景：法学学士学位（LLB）。获得新加坡律师资格者优先。拥有欧洲和美国的海外法律学位者优先。
• 经验：至少2年法律领域的工作经验，最好是合同法、劳动法和合规（例如广告合规）等领域的经验。
• 技能：具备较强的分析、谈判和沟通能力。能够独立工作并具备团队合作能力。
• 知识：对新加坡法律法规有深入了解。熟悉美国和欧洲的法律法规者优先。
• 语言：能用英语和中文进行沟通，以便与中国同事协作。
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB). Admission to the bar in Singapore is an advantage; Having an overseas law degree from Europe or the U.S. is also preferred..
• Experience: At least 2 years in legal roles, with a focus on contract law, employment law, and/or compliance.
• Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Singaporean law, with familiarity in U.S. and European regulations as a plus.
• Language: Bilingual in English and Chinese, to liaise with Chinese partners.

Opportunities

• 您将会有机会前往深圳分公司，与我们专业的国际化法务团队进行更多交流与培训。
• 您将获得国际化的公司内部法务工作经验，助力您的职业成长。
• You will have the opportunity to communicate and receive further training with our professional international legal team at the Shenzhen branch.
• You will gain experience in international corporate legal work, which will contribute to your professional growth.

In this role, you will provide legal advice to the financial advisory business and marketing department.

Area of focus: Financial advisory business, data protection, regulatory compliance, disputes and general corporate commercial matters. This will include the drafting, review and negotiation of vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, general terms and conditions for events / promotions and agreements relating to the financial advisory business generally. [80%]

Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, including new business initiatives and transactions. [20%]

Requirements:

• Education – Law degree from a local university.
• Ideally should be familiar with local regulations pertaining to the insurance and financial advisory industry.
• At least 4-7 years PQE, of which at least 3 were spent in practice/at a law firm.
• In-house experience at a regulated financial institution in Singapore.
• Familiarity with Financial Advisors Act as well as MAS and LIA regulations and guidelines.
• Certifications/licenses – Admitted to the Singapore Bar (or Commonwealth equivalent), and of good standing.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills – willingness and ability to identify issues, follow up systematically and work with stakeholders to resolve.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to be capable of dealing with stakeholders across different levels of seniority as well as external parties.
• Able to work well under time pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful and meticulous.

Singlife is a leading homegrown financial services company offering consumers a better way to financial freedom. Through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and a wide range of products and services, Singlife provides consumers control over their financial wellbeing at every stage of their lives.

In addition to a comprehensive suite of insurance plans, employee benefits, partnerships with financial adviser channels and bancassurance, Singlife offers investment and advisory solutions through its GROW with Singlife platform. It also offers the Singlife Account, a mobile-first insurance savings plan.

Singlife is the exclusive insurance provider for the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Officers Group Insurance Scheme. Singlife is also an official signatory of the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, affirming its commitment to finding a better way to sustainability.

First announced in September 2020 and valued at S$3.2 billion, the merger of Aviva Singapore and Singlife was the largest insurance deal in Singapore then and created one of the largest homegrown financial services companies in the republic.

As a Legal Counsel of Singlife, you will be responsible for providing legal and regulatory advice to the business and managing and mitigating legal risks across the Singlife Group of Companies.

Purpose of the Role

This role is responsible for providing legal and regulatory advice to the business and managing and mitigating legal risks.

Role Attributes

• Provision of legal and regulatory advice
• Manage and mitigate legal and regulatory risks
• Balance between implementing controls and restrictions without hampering entrepreneurship and growth of business

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for promoting an environment where a risk management culture is embraced.
• Proactively engage the business and to get involved in the early stage of discussions.
• Understand the strategy and objectives of the business and effectively communicate the risks and legal issues involved in any decision to management.
• Provide high quality and timely legal expertise and support to the business units (“BU’s”) to control, manage and mitigate risks arising from legal transactions, litigation, claims, changes in the laws, non-compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies and related requirements in respect of investment management and general corporate governance.
• Identify and notify the business of impending or implemented changes in the law that may impose restrictions on the business or create opportunities, advantages or mitigate exposures
• Ensure that key risks are identified, assessed, measured, frequently monitored, managed and reported.
• Accountable for all legal advice provided to the business. Consult and concur with Head of Legal and Corporate Secretariat and Group Head of Legal, Compliance and Secretariat in relation to complex legal issues and/or matters which have significant impact on the business and company as a whole.

Key Decisions within the Role

• Provide creative solutions to legal issues / problems

Requirements

Experience

• Good people skills and interacts well with other members of the management team
• At least 10 years’ experience with 5 years as in-house counsel in the financial services industry preferably in an entity engaged in insurance and distribution of insurance products/services and/or asset management. Prior experience in life & health or general insurance or distribution of unit trusts and other securities an advantage.

Education

• LLB (Hons) degree from Singapore or other common law jurisdictions
• Called to the Singapore Bar

If you find yourself able to demonstrate the criteria above, apply with us now. We look forward to your application.

Our client is a Maritime MNC with global footprints.

Purpose of the Role:

The Compliance Counsel will be responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Ethics & Compliance program.

The position may also be expected to provide legal support on various matters related to the company’s global business operations, particularly within the shipping sector in APAC, monitoring the legal developments and changes in legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance and Ethics Function:

• Build a highly effective Compliance and Ethics function to ensure compliance with the company policy and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure adherence to the group policies and Code of Conduct and Business Ethics.

Systems and Processes:

• Lead and manage the establishment and implementation of compliance systems, processes, and tools to mitigate improper conduct.
• Provide structured guidance and monitoring to support compliance.

Communication and Training:

• Design, implement, and maintain an effective compliance education, communication, and training program for the organization.
• Foster awareness and understanding of compliance standards across all levels.

Risk Assessment:

• Lead and manage risk assessments and corporate compliance reviews to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance systems, policies, manuals, and guidelines.

Research and Benchmarking:

• Oversee compliance and ethics obligations in all business locations, ensuring that appropriate structures are in place to meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Legal Matters (Secondary role):

• Negotiate, structure, draft, and finalize contracts.
• Advise on and manage both contentious and non-contentious legal matters.
• Conduct legal and compliance research as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ideally, you are a dual qualified lawyer, with approximately 8 years of extensive experience in corporate compliance, ethics, and legal functions, ideally in global maritime or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of international compliance regulations, including sanctions, anti-bribery laws, and data protection.
• Proven track record in risk management, compliance system implementation, and training development.
• Legal expertise with the ability to advise on various matters affecting global business operations.

Our client, a Singapore-listed healthcare company, is seeking an experienced and proactive Sole Legal Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all legal and regulatory matters of the company, ensuring compliance with SGX listing rules and other relevant regulations.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, commercial contracts, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements and documents.
• Liaise with external counsel when necessary.
• Stay updated on legal developments and advise on their implications for the business.
• Support the Group Director in strategic decision-making and corporate initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and admission to practice law in a common law jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, ideally from leading law firms or in-house roles.
• Conversational Mandarin is preferred to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders.

You will play a pivotal role in managing, leading, and guiding a small team of junior staff while overseeing a range of responsibilities, including the following:

Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

Handle, review, draft, and assist in the execution of contracts related to:

• Sales and purchase of natural resources such as LNG.
• Derivative transactions based on ISDA agreements.
• Time charter party agreements for LNG ships.
• Other contract related matters.

Prepare necessary documentation to implement transactions, such as KYC documents, invoices, internal decision-making documents, and other relevant materials.

Legal Strategy Development:

Engage in legal work to develop strategies and solutions, especially in high-risk situations requiring quick assessments of alternatives through research, ideation, or relevant documentation.

Provide advice to other departments on contractual, commercial and financial risks associated with trading transactions and develop commercial solutions where applicable.

Collaboration with External Legal Teams:

Supervise, coordinate, and collaborate on legal work outsourced to external law firms.

Risk Management:

Understand, identify, and mitigate risks related to energy trading transactions, including market risk, operational risk, and others.

Dispute Resolution:

Provide assistance and advice in managing disputes, including litigation and arbitration, involving counterparties or external stakeholders.

Educate and advise traders and operators on such developments.

General Legal Support:

Provide effective and timely advice on laws and regulations in Singapore affecting business operations, including those arising from corporate structures and business models.

Stay informed about the latest legal and regulatory developments in Singapore and the LNG trading industry affecting the business.

Minimize contractual risks for the company (if qualified).

Liaise with parent company in Japan to provide commercial and legal advice and/or highlight key legal and contractual risks on operations issues and disputes

Perform ad-hoc assignments as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Legal Studies; a Master of Laws is advantageous.
• Substantial practice experience in a law firm or corporate environment is highly advantageous.
• At least 3 years of experience handling contracts and documentation for trading, sales, and purchase of commodities, with a focus on international transactions in LNG or oil and gas markets (job title and compensation package shall commensurate based on experience and skills).
• Willingness and ability to be hands-on in contract management as well as invoicing management, including but not limited to drafting and reviewing in support of junior legal staff
• Experience working with Japanese companies is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore law is highly advantageous but not required .
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Proficiency in Japanese or other Asian languages is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analytical skills.
• Solid business acumen and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams, including collaboration with the parent company in Japan.
• Ability to identify and escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• High accountability with a sense of urgency and priority management.
• Respectful and inclusive in a multicultural work environment.
• Honesty, integrity, and a commitment to ethical practices.
• Ability to develop process-driven solutions for recurring issues is advantageous.

This is an established financial institution based in Singapore looking for a legal counsel to provide interim lega; support for 1 year. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advise on general legal issues including the provision of legal and regulatory advice to the support the business domestically and across the region on financial services legal matters.

Ideal requirements:

• Singapore qualified lawyer with 7 to 12 years of experience covering both private practise and in-house, familiar with financial services regulatory issues including litigation matters
• Able to work independently and is resourceful
• Possess good communication skills to deal with internal stakeholders
• Able to work onsite

My client within the Real Estate space is looking to hire a Legal Counsel on a

Kerry Consulting is collaborating with an international bank to find a legal counsel to join its legal team for a 4-month maternity cover position. The team is open to considering individuals without prior banking experience to join the team. This would be a great opportunity for a junior lawyer to gain exposure in this sector.

Responsibilities

As a member within the team, you will be supporting the front office on the negotiations with clients on corporate banking and private banking related transactions (e.g. credit facilities/trade financing etc). You shall be solution oriented and ensure that clients’ needs are well managed both internally and externally and ensuring that any legal risks are being highlighted promptly to parties involved.

As part of the broader legal team, you will also from time to time be involve in adhoc projects/initiatives that help to drive better legal efficiency within the organization. You will up keep the legal documentations for the transactions handled to ensure that they are align with the bank’s standards and also with market’s best practices.

Requirements

You are a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 2 years PQE, gained in-house or in private practice. You will be a team player who can work independently. You will need a valid work visa in Singapore. You can start work with short notice and you can commit to a 4 months contract.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume or if you have any questions, please reach out to Cynthia Teo at [email protected], quoting the job title.

Reg: R1546879 Lic: 16S8060

Our Client

My client is currently looking for a Regional Legal Counsel to be based in Singapore.

1. Legal & Contract Management

• Provide proactive internal legal services, including transactional support and negotiation covering all legal areas relevant to the Company’s business
• Ensure full compliance with HQ Legal policies and regulations
• Act as liaison between Legal Team and other employees, operating departments and bodies
• Handle daily office administration and management
• Liaison with external legal counsel, evaluation of legal service received.
• Use of the intra-company Legal Service System
• Develop and implement contracts filing and management system(for original hardcopies and soft copies in legal service system)
• Prepare work plans and coordinate scheduling and timely completion of work for all legal support personnel.

2. Legal Risk Management & Compliance Training

• Full contract management (drafting, revision, negotiation, and providing advice).
• Full dispute management (claim, litigations, arbitration, administrative, resolution, appeals, reporting to HQ Legal)
• Accurate and timely management of all Contingent Liabilities.
• Corporate Housekeeping – manage corporate documents.
• Coordinate and provide legal & compliance awareness trainings to management, employees and third party vendors/contractors.
• Manage training history and data for both online & offline learning record.
• Develop training curriculum (ad hoc)
• Draft training materials and provide (onsite) training.

To Qualify

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 2 - 5 or more years of experience in related field
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us @ + 6645 4540 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion on your career.

License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Corporate Secretary to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the company's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This role involves managing corporate meetings, maintaining statutory records, handling statutory filings, and providing general administrative support to the legal/company secretarial team.

What you will be doing:

Corporate Governance and Meetings:

· Prepare and circulate agendas, notices, and other materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and shareholder meetings.

· Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and ensure timely distribution to relevant parties.

· Draft and circulate resolutions (directors' and shareholders') and maintain related records.

· Maintain statutory registers (e.g., register of members, register of directors) and other corporate records in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.

Statutory Compliance:

· Prepare, review, and submit statutory filings to relevant authorities across multiple jurisdictions.

· Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

· Stay abreast of regulatory changes and updates impacting corporate compliance.

Compliance Support:

· Assist with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and requests.

· Contribute to the development and improvement of corporate compliance policies and procedures.

· Classify, archive, and manage controlled documents according to the company's document management system and retention policies.

Registered Office Management:

· Manage mail received at the company's registered office(s), including collection, sorting, scanning, and distribution.

· Ensure timely and appropriate handling of all correspondence.

What we are looking for:

· Diploma in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. (A professional qualification in company secretarial practice (e.g., ICSA) would be advantageous.)

· At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably with a corporate service provider, law firm, or in a similar in-house role.

· Strong knowledge of company law and corporate governance principles in Singapore and other relevant jurisdictions.

· Experience with statutory filings and regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Meticulous attention to detail and strong time management skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

* Initial 6 months contract

Reporting into the Head of Legal, the role will be part of the legal team which advises business stakeholders on a broad range of legal matters. The successful candidate will take a lead role in providing legal advice to the Singapore business, manage Singapore legal team, and support related FEED/EPC projects within Singapore.

Key Responsibilities
· Draft, review and negotiate broad range commercial agreements related to the FEED/EPC domain
· Advise business stakeholders on FEED/EPC project bids, risk, and other related matters.
· Advise stakeholders on possible legal risk and provide mitigation strategies
· Manage any litigation or contentious matters across the region.
· Ensure compliance to company’s policies and regulatory requirements
· Assist in the drafting of policies, guidelines, legal templates, and other documents to ensure best practices.
· Coordinate and liaise directly with external counsels
· Prepare and implement any corporate policies or procedures

Key Requirements

· LLB/LLM qualified (5-7 PQE)
· Bar qualification from a commonwealth jurisdiction (Singapore preferred)
· Strong in-house (EPC, Utilities, Power, Infrastructure) and/or law firm (Construction or Projects Practice) experience will be well regarded but not a must
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- understanding of Japanese would be a plus.
· Team player who can operate independently and in a fast-paced environment
· Prior experience of working in a multinational environmental is helpful
· To be successful in the role, you will need to be collaborative, independent, hands on and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

The Legal Counsel will provide practical, business oriented legal advice to a fast-paced and global demanding business.

The role of the Legal Counsel will be to review, draft and negotiate contracts and support the business on all legal aspects in an ever evolving and growing company.

• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating sell-side complex IT contracts for software licensing (and related services) and partnership agreements in collaboration with various teams across the Asia-Pacific region; assisting in reviewing and responding to customer requests for proposals.
• Building close cross-functional relationships and working closely with with various teams across the organization to support the business, obtaining and maintaining a solid knowledge of the company’s business, and being able to communicate effectively and develop strong working relationships with senior management and business colleagues.
• Having strong subject matter expertise on complex legal terms and complex agreement structures (including intellectual property, licensing, indemnity, liability, identifying revenue impacting terms, data protection and other rights and obligations) required to ensure compliance within company policies and guidelines.
• Balancing competing priorities of constituencies as compared to business needs and using astute judgment as to when to seek executive-level direction.
• Monitoring and incorporating changes in laws and regulations across the Asia-Pacific region and ability to learn and apply new substantive areas of law to daily practice.
• Being highly self-directed and proactive - proactively identifying needs or potential legal issues, proposing solutions, and effectively executing on the solution.

What you offer

• Good knowledge and work experience in the area in the area of civil law and in particular contract law and corporate law;
• Affinity with ICT, Telecom, Privacy/data protection is a distinct advantage;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Chinese (Mandarin) is a distinct advantage.
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 3 - 5 years of experience in related field
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us @ + 65 6645 4540 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion on your career.

License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237

The Legal Counsel will provide practical, business oriented legal advice to a fast-paced and global demanding business.

The role of the Legal Counsel will be to review, draft and negotiate contracts and support the business on all legal aspects in an ever evolving and growing company.

• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating sell-side complex IT contracts for software licensing (and related services) and partnership agreements in collaboration with various teams across the Asia-Pacific region; assisting in reviewing and responding to customer requests for proposals.
• Building close cross-functional relationships and working closely with with various teams across the organization to support the business, obtaining and maintaining a solid knowledge of the company’s business, and being able to communicate effectively and develop strong working relationships with senior management and business colleagues.
• Having strong subject matter expertise on complex legal terms and complex agreement structures (including intellectual property, licensing, indemnity, liability, identifying revenue impacting terms, data protection and other rights and obligations) required to ensure compliance within company policies and guidelines.
• Balancing competing priorities of constituencies as compared to business needs and using astute judgment as to when to seek executive-level direction.
• Monitoring and incorporating changes in laws and regulations across the Asia-Pacific region and ability to learn and apply new substantive areas of law to daily practice.
• Being highly self-directed and proactive - proactively identifying needs or potential legal issues, proposing solutions, and effectively executing on the solution.

What you offer

• Good knowledge and work experience in the area in the area of civil law and in particular contract law and corporate law;
• Affinity with ICT, Telecom, Privacy/data protection is a distinct advantage;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Chinese (Mandarin) is a distinct advantage.
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 3 - 5 years of experience in related field
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us @ + 65 6645 4540 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion on your career.

License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237

Our Client

Our client is a well-known leader in the Tech industry. They are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to be based in Singapore.

The Role

• Providing legal services and supporting the business
• Prepare, draft and review a broad range of legal documents, correspondence, contracts, related agreements and supporting documents, and corporate governance resolutions, and ensure compliance with relevant Singapore laws and regulations.
• Assist to manage and resolve disputes and related litigations.

To Qualify

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 2 or more years of experience in related field
• Fluent in English
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us at 6645 4540 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion on your career.

License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237

Our client, a strong player in the Energy and Gas sector, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to lead their Legal department and guide the team of junior Legal staff

Role:

• Drafting, reviewing, and assisting in the execution of contracts such as Sales & Purchase, Derivative Transactions based on ISDA agreements, Time Charter Party agreements

• Collaborate with other departments and provide advice on contractual, financial, and commercial risks

• Develop Legal strategies and solutions through research of laws and regulations

• Understand and mitigate risks based on the nature of business

• Assist in the management of disputes including litigation and arbitration

• Conduct relevant trainings to Traders and Operators

• Preparation of necessary internal documents such as KYC, invoices, etc

• Lead and guide the junior Legal staff

• Work with and supervise external counsels

• Any ad-hoc assignments required

Requirements:

• Possesses a Bachelor of Laws minimally

• Singapore Bar admission with 5 years PQE will be an advantage

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar industry handling trading of commodities

• Strong skill in drafting and negotiating contracts

• Willingness to be hands-on in contract and invoicing management

• Respectful, honest, and possess integrity

If you are interested in this role, please send your profile with expected salary to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.
EA Licence Number: 90C3026
Personnel Registration Number: R22105483
Lin Kai Wei

We are partnering with a Multi-Asset Company who has listed REITs, private equity and public equities. They are looking to hire a key personnel in managing their Legal & Compliance function, and you will be working with an established senior management team that embrace an excellent work culture of performance.

You will be responsible for providing in-house legal advice to support key functions, projects and activities of the Company and its Subsidiaries, you will be arranging, liaising and managing external lawyers who provide legal advice or representation to the Group in areas of special expertise or in litigation, and corporate secretarial services provider.

You will review and advise the management team on transactional documents, including but not limited to non-disclosure agreements, heads of terms, legal due diligence reports, and sales and purchase agreements. You will be preparing internal legal documents such as Board resolutions and shareholders’ agreements. You will be reviewing and/or preparing documents involving external parties such as subscription agreements, and investor side letters. You will ensure compliance with applicable laws as well as implementing relevant process.

You will be leading and mentoring the compliance team, fostering a culture of integrity and ethical behaviour throughout the organization. You will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance strategy and collaborate with senior management and the board of directors to report on compliance matters and develop strategic initiatives.

You will provide mentorship and supervision to the compliance team to formulate, implement and maintain group compliance policies and procedures (including but not limited to whistleblowing, outsourcing, gifts register, employee share trading register, AML/CFT, data protection, client onboarding, KYC, business continuity etc.) in accordance with Singapore and Foreign regulations where applicable. You will ensure that policies are effectively communicated and understood throughout the organization by the compliance team. You will monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure the company's policies and procedures are up-to-date. You will ensure timely and accurate reporting by the compliance team to regulatory authorities (on regulatory requirements such as Annual Audited Returns, Financial Resources Requirement, General Notifications, Licensing, Incident Reporting, Suspicious Transactions Reporting (STR), Common Reporting Standard (CRS), etc), and manage relationships with external regulators.

You will provide mentorship and supervision in identifying and assessing compliance risks, implementing effective controls and mitigation strategies, oversee the conduct of regular audits and risk assessments to ensure adherence to compliance requirements and address any issues promptly. You will also be providing guidance to the compliance team to design and deliver compliance training programs. You will be leading and investigations into compliance violations or ethical concerns, ensuring thorough and objective resolutions and oversee the development and implementation of corrective action plans to address identified issues and prevent recurrence.

Requirements

You possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, from a reputable university in a Common Law based jurisdiction and comes with strong legal experience in corporate and commercial matters. You have about 7 - 10 years of relevant working experience in law firm and/or in-house/investment firm etc.

You have a sense of urgency and have able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You are resourceful and have some overseas transactions experience.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Personal data provided will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Please apply with your CV in word document format. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. For other positions related to real estate, please go to https://careers.tri-cap.com.sg/.

EA Licence: 24S2282

​EA Personnel: R1109270

Successful candidates will assist the Corporate Secretarial Management Team in handling a portfolio of clients in the preparation of resolutions, statutory forms and attend to other corporate secretarial duties and any ad-hoc projects as assigned.

The ideal candidates should be Diploma holders in Law & Management or Business Administration and are keen to pursue a career in the corporate secretarial profession with definite plans to obtain a Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore (CSIS) qualification. Knowledge of MS Word office applications is essential.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience would be offered to the right candidates.

Please submit full resume with detailed qualifications, scanned copies of academic transcripts and certificate, testimonials, two (2) references, experience, current and expected salary and contact details to:

The Director
RAS Corporate Secretarial Services Pte Ltd
7 Temasek Boulevard #37-01A Suntec Tower One
Singapore 038987

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

All applications will be treated with strict confidence.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ABOUT CINCH:

Cinch is an exciting fintech and e-commerce business based out of Singapore. Our mission is to create a more flexible, inclusive, and environmentally friendly purchasing model for consumer electronics across Asia Pacific. We have developed a subscription-based business model for customers to flexibly and conveniently access their favourite tech products, disrupting a c. US$700bn industry! Consumers now have the ability to pay monthly, keep it as long as they want, and the ultimate flexibility to return, purchase or upgrade to the latest model.

We have recently raised a pre-A round from highly reputable investors from around the globe. With these funds we're building a diverse team who are passionate about generating social impact, are motivated by the opportunity to deliver new experiences, change consumer behaviours and establish new industry norms, and who thrive in the uncertainty and speed of a start-up environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Head of Capital Markets & Strategic Finance to lead our financial strategy and execution. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will oversee capital planning, fundraising, financial analysis, and investor relations to support our business growth and long-term objectives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in corporate finance within a high-growth, dynamic environment, preferably in fintech or a related industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Planning:

• Develop and execute the company’s corporate finance strategy to align with business objectives
• Lead long-term financial planning and forecasting, ensuring alignment with growth targets

2. Investor Relations:

• Drive equity and debt financing efforts, including preparing pitch decks, financial models, and engaging with potential investors
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with venture capitalists and asset backed lenders
• Manage quarterly updates, annual reports, and board presentations

3. Capital Markets:

• Conduct ongoing maintenance of Cinch’s Asset backed lending facility and financing capacity needs, including monitoring and documenting the terms of all facilities. This involves actively reviewing deal documents and engaging in negotiations with stakeholders to optimize risk-adjusted terms and improve overall positioning
• Perform deep analysis work of collateral, transaction and portfolio performance data to support collateral performance forecasting, investor package preparation, and rating agency package preparation
• Work with lines of business and other finance teams to develop new product analysis, including portfolio/collateral characteristics, peer group funding analysis and collateral comparison, rating agency report review, and any other information to support new product funding strategies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or private equity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of successfully raising capital and managing investor relations
• Expertise in asset-backed lending, financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation techniques
• Demonstrated experience in cash flow management and investor reporting
• Strong understanding of the fintech industry and emerging trends
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Entrepreneurial mindset

Your role is crucial in providing expert company secretarial support to clients. You will be responsible and be accountable to portfolio of clients allocated to you, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and provide high-quality service which aligned with standards set forth by the Singapore Companies Act 1967.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients as the primary point of contact.
• Understand clients' business needs and provide strategic advice on corporate governance matters.
• Ensuring timely responses to inquiries and resolving issues effectively to enhance client satisfaction.

• Company Secretarial Services:

• Assist Senior Executive and Manager in the full spectrum of company secretarial duties, including the preparation of board resolutions, minutes, and statutory documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices regarding corporate governance under Singapore Companies Act 1967 and other relevant guidelines.

• Statutory Compliance:

• Monitor and manage statutory deadlines for filing annual returns, financial statements, and other required documents.
• To ensure that information lodge with ACRA is correct and accurate.
• Stay updated on changes in regulatory requirements affecting clients and provide timely guidance.

• Board and Shareholder Meetings:

• Coordinate and organize board and shareholder meetings.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and resolutions in compliance with Company Act standards.

• Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date statutory records for clients.
• Organize and manage documentation related to clients' corporate affairs.

• Advisory Services:

• Provide professional advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters to clients in accordance to Singapore Companies Act 1967.
• Stay informed about industry trends and share insights with clients.

• Client Onboarding and Due Diligence:

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected.
• Conduct due diligence checks and verify the authenticity of client information.
• Preparation of necessary corporate documents (eg. 1st board resolution and Form 45 etc) and to ensure share certificate and Registrable Controller is prepared and filed within the deadline.

• Conflict Resolution:

• Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that may arise with clients.
• Escalate matters to reporting manager when necessary.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the improvement of internal processes and client service delivery.
• Stay updated on professional development opportunities.

• Administration

• Administrative task as and when assigned.

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in Business, Law, or related field.
• Min 1 year of experience in company secretarial roles in Singapore; fresh graduate is welcome to apply.
• Familiarity with ACRA filing requirements and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore company law and corporate governance principles.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with company secretarial software is an advantage.
• Ability to anticipate company secretarial needs and take proactive measures.
• Willingness to stay updated on changes in regulations and best practices.

• Perform the preparation and cooking of assigned menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and utensils at all times.
• Follow hygiene, safety, and food processing regulations set by the company and government.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and immediately report any malfunctions to the superior.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of relevant working experience
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

If you are keen to apply for the position, kindly email your detailed resume in MS Word to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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EA Licence: 19C9701
Registration: R21100996

JOB DESCRIPTION

Communications & Branding

· Coordinate submissions with the legal team and clients for award opportunities on legal directory submissions, maintaining deal database, providing recommendations on deal submissions, organising research interviews, monitor the ranking results and updating various marketing collaterals (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000, Benchmark Litigation, Asialaw Profiles, Straits Times)

· Develop and maintain firm’s collaterals and website, including profiles of lawyers in the firm and practice groups

· Maintaining and enforcing our branding guide

· Liaising with external stakeholders on marketing and sponsorship opportunities

Social Media & Client Engagement

· Support existing content channels, such as “the Law and You” blog on our website, overseeing the coordination of authorship of new articles, improving SEO ranking of the articles, drafting of new articles, promoting the articles on social media

· Develop visual and written content and for the Firm's social media accounts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Business)

· Client engagement on social media, responding to messages and reviews, support content sharing efforts

· Write and produce the newsletter (1 to 2 times a year)

· Organising client engagement events (client appreciation dinner, knowledge sharing webinars/ talks)

· Manage corporate gift inventory and liaising with vendors to source and procure new merchandise, arranging of deliveries to clients

Media Relations

· Proactively identify opportunities in the media for the Firm to provide expert commentary, drafting interview preparation materials in support of firm’s profile-raising objectives.

· Build strong connections with reporters at media outlets, such as Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao/Wanbao, MoneyFM, business publications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Behavioural Competencies:

· Highly motivated

· Resourceful and adaptable

· Meticulous

· Able to prioritise quickly, and perform well under pressure in a calm manner

Skills:

· Excellent command of the English language

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Proficiency in copywriting and editing

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

· Working knowledge of photo and video-editing software

· Experience in web design and content production will be an asset

Work Experience and Academic Qualifications:

· Prior relevant experience is preferred but not required

· A diploma or degree in English, Mass Communications or equivalent

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for managing the compliance work for corporate clients, managing and building client relationships, assisting clients in resolution of tax queries with IRAS as well as working with the Tax Directors in tax advisory projects so as to provide you with a well-developed and all-round experience as a tax specialist. We will work with you to expand your area of expertise to include a working knowledge of GST as well as individual tax.

Requirements:

• Possess a University degree and/or Post-graduate qualification in Accountancy.
• At least 7 years’ experience in the area of corporate taxation.
• Possessing an accreditation by SIATP will be an added advantage.

Special Skills:

Candidates should possess a good command of English with strong communication and interpersonal skills.