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.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Head of Legal Department to oversee all legal matters and provide expert guidance on corporate legal strategies. This role requires a dynamic professional who can manage complex legal challenges, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigate risks while supporting the company’s growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute legal strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
• Provide proactive and strategic legal advice to senior management and the board.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors and oversee their work.
• Represent the company in disputes, negotiations, and litigation.
• Manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
• Collaborate across departments to support business operations with legal insights.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure adherence to relevant standards.
• Manage corporate governance activities, including board meetings and filings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and active bar membership; advanced legal qualifications preferred.
• 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, contract management, and dispute resolution.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

1. Legal and Compliance Support

• Assist and support the Compliance & Legal Team in reviewing and interpreting laws, regulations, and internal policies, particularly those related to civil, commercial, and banking laws.
• Conduct reviews and analysis of legal documents, contracts, agreements, and other legal forms to identify risks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate legal records, reports, and documentation in a systematic manner.
• Monitor, track, and research changes in relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines from regulatory authorities (e.g., MAS, financial industry bodies) to ensure the bank’s compliance.
• Assist in reviewing and responding to requests for legal input regarding laws and guidelines from other departments or regulatory bodies.

2. Risk Assessment and Advisory

• Support the team in analyzing compliance risks related to business operations and relationships with external stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting recommendations for the management team to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate legal and compliance risks in contracts, business agreements, and projects to protect the bank’s interests.

3. Follow-Up and Task Management

• Track, follow up, and coordinate on compliance and legal tasks assigned by the Head of Compliance & Legal.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks related to audits, regulatory reporting, and internal compliance reviews.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal teams and relevant regulatory authorities to gather required legal information and documentation.

4. Process Innovation and Development

• Contribute ideas and assist in developing innovative workflows or tools to improve the efficiency of the Compliance & Legal team.
• Support process improvements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Ad-Hoc Duties

• Assist and perform other tasks as assigned by the Head of Compliance & Legal Team, including legal research, preparation of compliance checklists, and participation in special projects.
• Assist to follow up and review requests from regulatory bodies, internal departments, and external partners for legal and compliance-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a reputable university, with specialization in civil, commercial, or banking law preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles, preferably in a banking environment or law firm.
• Experience handling regulatory matters, including tracking legal updates and responding to external requests on an ongoing basis.
• Proficient in legal research, drafting, and reviewing documents.
• Familiarity with MAS regulations, local compliance and relevant laws and practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for document preparation and reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external regulatory authorities.
• Must be proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented in task execution, with opportunities to gain practical experience in legal compliance and regulatory support.
• An innovative mindset with a focus on improving processes and workflows within the team.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Lighthouse Canton group Legal & Business Solutions team.

This will be a great opportunity to get exposure to the legal considerations, contractual arrangements and dealings of a multi-family office and fund management company.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute and assist in legal research, which may involve researching the applicable law and practice of Singapore and foreign jurisdictions.

• Prepare meeting notes/minutes and briefs on client matters and presentation decks.

• Perform ad-hoc administrative duties.

Prior Experience

• Prior internship experience in legal and/or financial work beneficial.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Law (Year 2 and above only) with strong analytical skills.

• Interested in tax, private client practice, financial services law or in the regulation of financial services entities.

Start Date and Duration

• Immediately available

• Minimum 3 months internship, which can be extended for the right candidate.

At Seagate, our Legal and Government Relations Department is a vibrant, innovative, and engaged team. Our attorneys and professionals collaborate closely as trusted business partners to advance Seagate’s strategic goals. Our mission is to protect Seagate, deliver exceptional services, foster sustainable partnerships, and cultivate a top-tier team. We take pride in our impactful and interesting work, mutual support, and having fun together.

Within the legal department, the contracts team manages all transactions for Seagate, including sales, procurement, facilities, IT, and supply contracts. We also provide guidance and support for the acquisition and sale of goods and services. Our contracts team is dedicated to delivering outstanding support to our internal business partners.

Job Description

Draft and negotiate contracts: Manage a portfolio of purchasing and related contracts supporting Seagate’s APAC operations.

Collaborate with Seagate attorneys: Draft and negotiate contracts and other legal documents under the general supervision of a Seagate attorney, using standard templates.

Determine business requirements: Work with internal requestors to understand business needs and negotiate contract terms accordingly.

Review various contracts: Oversee marketing, promotions, facilities, IT, and general procurement contracts.

Identify non-standard terms: Collaborate with attorneys and relevant stakeholders to review and approve non-standard contract terms.

Contract management: Independently manage contract workflow and approval processes, ensuring compliance with Seagate policies.

Maintain contract database: Keep an updated database throughout the contract lifecycle, from drafting and signing to amending, renewing, terminating, and archiving.

Balance workload: Share responsibilities with other contract managers and paralegals to maintain a balanced workload within the department.

Cross-functional support: Assist other areas of the legal department, including compliance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, government relations, and labor law, and coordinate between Seagate attorneys and outside counsel.

Drive process improvements: Manage and lead ad hoc projects aimed at improving processes.

Job Requirements

· A minimum of 10 years in a contracts manager or similar role.

· Experience managing procurement contracts in Singapore, Malaysia, and India is highly desirable.

· Experience in supply chain operations is advantageous.

· A motivated self-starter who excels as a collaborative team player.

· Ability to exercise independent judgment and employ creative problem-solving skills.

· Thorough understanding of the role’s implications in protecting Seagate.

· Capability to make sound business recommendations.

· Proficient in managing and prioritizing multiple contracts, tasks, and projects.

Your experience includes:

· Managing and negotiating contracts.

· Managing a contracts database.

· Interviewing internal clients to understand business requirements.

· Converting business requirements into contractual requirements.

· Summarizing contracts and legal documents for internal review.

· Summarizing contracts for stakeholders.

· Reviewing and explaining internal policies to stakeholders.

· Preparing general business reports and correspondence.

· Experience with cross-functional projects and teams for process improvement or problem-solving.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office software products.

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.

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

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License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237

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

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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License No: 11C3510 / EA Reg ID: R1658237

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, 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.

This position reports to the Head of Legal, APAC, based in Singapore, and is an integral part of Company’s legal team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advising business stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues, lead the Singapore legal team, and provide support for related FEED and EPC projects within Singapore.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a comprehensive range of commercial agreements within the FEED/EPC domain.
• Advise business stakeholders on FEED/EPC project bids, associated risks, and other pertinent matters.
• Collaborate closely with the project team to facilitate effective project execution.
• Provide insights on potential legal risks to stakeholders and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Manage litigation and contentious matters across the region.
• Ensure compliance with the company's policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the drafting of policies, guidelines, legal templates, and other documentation to promote best practices.
• Coordinate and liaise directly with external counsel.
• Prepare and implement corporate policies and procedures as necessary, assigned or designated by his/her superior.

Requirements

• LLB/LLM qualification with 3-7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Bar qualification from a Commonwealth jurisdiction, with a preference for Singapore.
• Relevant in-house experience in EPC, utilities, power, or infrastructure, and/or experience in a law firm specializing in construction or projects is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience in project execution and dispute resolution is preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also operating independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in a multinational environment is beneficial, and familiarity with Japanese culture is an added asset.
• To excel in this role, you will need to be collaborative, self-reliant, proactive, and capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Legal support services within the CAO group of companies which may include drafting, reviewing and negotiating of various types of commercial contracts including contracts involving the sale and purchase of oil products, charter-party agreements, storage leases, corporate guarantees, letters of intent, multi-party settlement agreements, financing documents, supply agreement and logistics agreements, insurance contracts;
• Legal support to associated companies: Review of all legal documents, board resolutions, shareholders' resolutions, and by-law amendments;
• Projects Investment-related: Assist in the review of investment-related transactional documents which may include the review and negotiation of non-disclosure agreements, terms of engagement of professional advisers, legal due diligence reports, joint venture agreement, long-term storage agreement, land leases and other related documents, liaise with external legal counsels or other professional advisers and coordinate with other parties involved in the project;
• Disputes Resolution: Manage legal disputes including any demurrage-related disputes, and assist with drafting of relevant reports to the Management and providing updates and progress on the disputes， where necessary;
• Others: Plan, organise and coordinate legal knowledge/information sharing sessions for all personnel of the Company. Assist in the drafting and/or updating of contract templates;
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Head of Legal and Compliance.

Requirements:

• Recognised degree in law, preferably admitted to the Singapore Bar or a common law jurisdiction;
• At least 3 years post-qualifying experience in an established law firm or general corporate and commercial work in a corporation, preferably as a legal counsel in an in-house environment in the energy industry;
• Excellent people skills and communication skills;
• Strong attention to details and effective analytical skills with ability to understand complex information and apply logical reasoning and assessment;
• Good ethics and professional conduct, and with strong sense of responsibility and teamwork spirit;
• Good organisational, time management skills and stress tolerance with proven ability to deal with multiple priorities;
• Excellent command of the English and Chinese languages (as the position needs to frequently communicate with English/Chinese-speaking stakeholders verbally/ in writing as well as to prepare and proof-read English/Chinese official documents and presentations whenever appropriate).

We are looking for a thoughtful, detail-oriented team member to join our global Trust and Safety Legal Support Team. In this role, you will address legal requests seeking customer information and perform account reviews to assist in combating abuse in line with Cloudflare’s Terms of Service. This is a position where you will also gain familiarity with the inner workings of Cloudflare's technology and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Be part of a world class globally-distributed team.
• Help administer efficient and compliant handling of legal requests, including but not limited to requests for information in response to third-party civil matters as well as in legal process served from law enforcement and government officials.
• Be responsible for performing operations seamlessly and timely Service-Level Agreement (SLA) delivery along with maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Partner with cross functional teams including Public Policy, Legal, and Product Engineering teams to ensure our policies and processes are carried out in a scalable fashion.
• Deal with sensitive content and emotionally charged escalations with tact and a calm demeanor.
• Participate in a rotating weekend coverage duty.

Requirements:

• Japanese fluency (JLPT N2 and above, or native-level fluency) to deal with stakeholders in Japan
• 5+ years of legal support experience processing requests for user information, legal documents, or other relevant background experience in Legal or Trust & Safety.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of DNS and how the Internet works.
• Experience managing sensitive content and emotionally charged escalations with tact and a calm demeanor.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks to completion.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous matters.
• A great attitude and team player.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with the global legal considerations related to legal requests seeking customer information.
• You’ve interacted with law enforcement officials and agencies.
• Hands-on experience with Cloudflare’s products and services.

AM, Legal & Compliance, 3+PQE

We are supporting a prominent Pan-Asian group in their search for a Legal & Compliance Assistant Manager. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to manage a diverse range of legal, compliance, and risk matters across high-growth markets in Asia. As part of a collaborative legal team, you will be responsible for overseeing M&As, joint ventures, investments, corporate agreements, regulatory compliance, and listing matters.

Requirements:

You are qualified in Singapore or Malaysia, hold a valid work visa for Singapore, and have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate, commercial, or capital markets law, gained either in private practice or in-house. Fluency in both English and Mandarin is essential to effectively communicate with regional stakeholders. Additionally, you demonstrate a positive attitude towards work and a strong willingness to learn on the job.

For a confidential chat on this or other roles, please contact Lyn at [email protected]

We will reach out to shortlisted applicants in due course.

License No: 16S8060
Registration No: R1114259

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

Legal Counsel

Position Overview: As a Legal Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal support to ensure the company’s activities and game products comply with applicable laws, while also uphold and enforce internal company policies. You will work closely with various departments to minimise legal risks and protect the company’s interests in a dynamic and evolving gaming industry.

Key Responsibilities:

· Drafting and reviewing a high volume of operational agreements with vendors and partners, including service agreements, licensing agreements and independent contractor agreements for various projects and services.

· Monitoring compliance with data protection and privacy laws globally (particularly the US, EU, Singapore, China, Japan, and South Korea).

· Monitoring and analysing legal developments in the mobile gaming industry and advising on potential impacts to the business.

· Intellectual property (IP) infringement monitoring and handling infringement incidents or complaints.

· Maintaining a legal framework that supports operational efficiency and upholds the highest standards of corporate integrity.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in law from a reputable law school.

· Approximately 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a legal role, with experience in the mobile gaming industry.

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Business Registration Number: 201735941W.

Licence Number: 18S9037

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal:

- To provide in-house legal advice and guidance on applicable laws and regulations relevant to businesses of the entire portfolio of Consort Group (Group).

- Structure, review, negotiate and/or draft a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial agreements and documents with varying level of complexity.

- Aid company on asset (ship) financing matters.

- Aid external parties engaged on any Group structuring such as mergers & acquisitions and public listings.

- Strategic planning for the Group on handling government and regulatory affairs.

- Liaise and assist with external counsel in arbitration or claims dispute.

- Mediate and investigate disputes arising from casualties, groundings, and accidents at sea including any consequent ship arrests, marine pollution and salvage issues.

Compliance (Commercial and Trade):

- Compliance risk management, identifying areas of risk and making suggestions for improvement.

- Implement and update policies and procedures to standardise certain practices across the Group.

- Provide advice, review and carry out due diligence checks on trade sanctions documentations.

- Carry out the obligation of a Data Protection Officer including liaising with PDPC and data subjects within timeframes and assess Group privacy risk.

Miscellaneous:

- Assist Directors as when required on corporate secretarial matters.

- Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management.

Requirement:

- Bachelor's Degree in Law

- At least 10 years of relevant in-house legal experience, preferably some exposure in oil & gas, bunkering or shipping industry.

- Works well within a team and independently, self-motivated, proactive and possess good analytical skills

- Able to provide clear advice and express opinions strongly if necessary.

- Excellent communication skills and able to work under pressure

- Possess strong work ethics, good organisation skills and ability to multi-task.

- Proficient in drafting various type of contracts and negotiating complex deals directly with clients and vendors.

- Proficient in both English and Chinese, with the ability to read and converse fluently in both languages.

* 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.

About utu

utu is a fast-growing technology company revolutionizing the tax-free shopping experience for tourists worldwide. Our mission is to empower travelers to seamlessly maximize their VAT refunds. Partnering with leading retailers, airports, and brands, we allow travelers to turn their shopping journeys into even more valuable experiences.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Legal Manager to spearhead our in-house Legal Counsel needs. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for reading and writing contracts, making sure the company is meeting its legal requirements, assisting on the legal side of fundraises, and coordinating with counterpart legal counsels. This is an incredible opportunity for ambitious individuals who want to build a career in a fast-growing startup. This job is based in Singapore.

What You’ll Do

• Advise, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (including commercial contracts, service agreements, marketing agreements, joint venture agreements and NDAs).
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Protecting utu’s intellectual property.
• Provide legal support for fundraising activities.
• Assist on the legal side of M&A transactions.
• Advise on regulatory matters including employment laws, personal data protection laws, payment services, medical/health laws and regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive research on various legal and regulatory issues.
• Provide legal advice for the company’s operations in various jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external counsel, both domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Experiences & Skills

• Law degree required (LLB/JD or equivalent).
• Called to the Singapore Bar or any Commonwealth country’s Bar.
• At least 4 years of experience as a lawyer or in-house counsel.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive with strong organisational skills.
• Previous experience in commercial law or the technology sector will be viewed favourably.

About you

• Singaporean/PR.
• Full-time applicants only.
• Happy to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• You are motivated to go beyond the required minimum.
• Able to adapt to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Application instructions

Please apply for this position by filling up the form and attaching your CV. Please limit CVs to 2 pages. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.