This will be a 6 months internship from Jan to Jun 2025. Please only apply if you are able to commit to the internship full-time.

MAIN PURPOSE

If you are keen on exposure as an in-house legal counsel in a global beauty company, the most beautiful journey begins here.

You will be a part of the Shiseido APAC legal team and play a pivotal role driving the success of legal initiatives that helps Shiseido to create a better world through beauty innovations. You will have the first-hand experience collaborating with the global legal teams and build relations with other stakeholders of all levels and across all APAC markets. You will gain deep insights of a legal function and business processes, including new product or service launches. If you are keen to leave a mark at the end of your internship, then Shiseido may be the right choice for your very first career milestone.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• RESPONSIBILITIES 1

You will drive Shiseido Group’s annual risk assessment exercise. This entails: a) understanding instructions from Japan HQ, b) processing and disseminating the instructions and questions to all affiliates in the APAC region, c) following up to ensure deadlines are met, d) consolidating answers from affiliates, e) preparing an executive summary with recommendations for Shiseido APAC management.

• RESPONSIBILITIES 2

You will assist Shiseido APAC legal department in its daily work – e.g. contract review drafting and negotiations, research and advise on legal, compliance, risk management, data protection and counterfeit matters.

• RESPONSIBILITIES 3

You will be part of the rolling out guidelines, policies and initiatives (including those relating to data protection and compliance) from Shiseido APAC legal department. You will assist to conduct relevant training.

• RESPONSIBILITIES 4

You will provide administrative support to Shiseido APAC legal department including contract and document management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently you are enrolled in a law-related programme in an institute of higher learning or a fresh graduate with diploma or degree in law or equivalent.
• You are an excellent communicator, can communicate well in written and verbal forms with colleagues across all levels of the organisation.
• You are self-motivated, but enjoy teamwork.
• You are organised, detailed, curious and analytical.
• You are comfortable working with IT systems and software, e.g. SharePoint, Office.

PLEASE NOTE

Interested applicants, please apply directly via Shiseido's career page using the link right below for faster processing of your application. Thank you.

URL: https://careers.shiseido.com/job/Singapore-Asia-Pacific-Regional-Legal-Intern-01/1137561301/

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties are performed throughout every work day, as necessary. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Type and edit legal and other documents in accordance with timekeepers instructions including correspondence, presentations, and ensure accuracy of copy, formatting, grammar, punctuation and syntax.
• Receive, screen and transmit telephone calls, conference calls and messages to/from attorneys, clients and staff.
• Perform secretarial functions associated with Firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter reports, time reports and expense reports.
• Printing, binding and collation of documents for timekeepers.
• Coordinate, meetings and appointments; coordinate travel arrangements (including air tickets and hotel accommodations), and prepare related budgets for internal approval and reporting.
• Provide secretarial assistance to visitors and lawyers whose secretaries are absent; accept overflow work from other secretaries.
• Reception coverage on rotation basis during lunch and during absence of receptionist.
• Evening, weekend and public holiday secretary coverage on rotation basis.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• At least 3-4 years of legal secretarial experience at an international law firm preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, including converting, editing, comparing and combining files
• Experience with iManage Desksite, Expert Time and Chrome River is advantageous
• Proficiency on office equipment used on a regular basis including computers, printers, copier machines, binding machines, telephones and meeting room audio visual equipment
• Familiarity with travel arrangements eg flight bookings, visa requirements and applications, and accommodation bookings
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and produce high quality/accurate work
• Ability to work independently, multitask, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through completion.
• Strong service orientation, teamwork skills and ability to respond calmly and effectively to changing priorities

To be considered, please provide a cover letter and resume.

LEGAL COUNSEL

Job Description

He/She will be responsible for in-house legal matters for the Group including drafting agreements, addressing compliance issues, vetting of commercial agreements and advising on litigation and disputes. The Legal Counsel in Singapore supports Singapore businesses but some regional support for the Group may be required.

This role reports to the Group Senior Legal Counsel based in Singapore.

Advisory

• Provide advice and support to the business units and management with regard to potential impact of relevant laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.

• Anticipate potential risks and liabilities, advise on recommended steps to manage exposure.

Compliance

• Formulate and develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance of Group entities in Singapore with local laws/regulations and directives of Group HQ

• Conduct training of policies and procedures for staff

• Monitor and audit compliance of policies and procedures

Protection/Management of Intellectual Property/Data

• Effective administration and handling of the Group’s intellectual property, proprietary information and personal data (including those of third parties)

Review, draft/negotiate contracts and agreements such as:

• Bank facility documents such as letters of offer, corporate guarantees, personal guarantees, trade facility documentation

• Dealership/ distributorship agreements

• Procurement contracts or service agreements with vendor / suppliers

• Contracts with business partners eg insurance companies, insurance agents, etc

• Sale and Purchase agreements

• Confidentiality agreements

• Tenancy agreements

Qualifications/ Attributes

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Law from a reputable university

• Min 6-8 years of relevant work experience in large international law firm or multi-national corporation. Previous in-house legal experience is preferred.

• Strong analytical and research skills.

• Well versed in broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters

• A strong team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels

• Ability to work independently and handle complex transactions

• Proficient in English (written and verbal)

• Detail oriented

• Regional work experience is a plus

Please forward resume to [email protected]

Mon to Thurs 8.30am to 6pm

Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm

Overview

He/She will provide efficient and timely legal support to all business functions within the Company Group. The Legal Counsel is based in Singapore and supports primarily the Singapore businesses but some regional support in China, Australia and Indonesia may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Legal

• Drafting, vetting and negotiation of various agreements including dealer/ distributor agreements, bank facility and security documents, tenders, procurement contracts or service agreements with vendor / suppliers, tenancy agreements etc.

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.

• Highlight potential risks and provide recommendations to limit exposure.

• Advice and manage disputes/litigation.

• Administration of Group’s intellectual property and proprietary information.

• Drafting and review of corporate documents such as shareholder and board resolutions.

• Manage external legal counsel

2.Contracts and Compliance

• Track/administer key agreements with principals

• Formulate and develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance of Company Group entities with applicable laws/regulations and directives of Company Group HQ

• Conduct training of policies and procedures for staff such as personal data protection, anti-money laundering, code of business conduct and ethics etc.

• Monitor and audit compliance of policies and procedures

3.Protection/Management of Intellectual Property/Data

• Protection and administration of the Group’s intellectual property, proprietary information and personal data

4.Any other suitable duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Good law degree from NUS or SMU or recognized overseas law degrees from United Kingdom and called to the Singapore Bar

• 6 to 8 years PQE and in-house legal counsel experience

• Strong corporate and commercial background; experience in automotive or retail sectors would be an advantage

• Ability to work efficiently and independently, good team player and business partner

• Commercially savvy, able to apply knowledge of Group’s business and operations to provide value added legal advice and highlight risks

• Good communicator with strong interpersonal and time management skills

• Able to handle a broad spectrum of practice areas including banking and finance, corporate commercial work, consumer and data protection, franchising, compliance matters and disputes

• Inquirer and learner with strong drive for excellence

• This role may require to communicate with Chinese colleague in China to support legal related issues.

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to lawyers including updating various records, keying in daily time sheets & replying to correspondence / mails / faxes / billings, etc
• Scheduling of meetings/appointments
• Perform secretarial and general administrative duties
• Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time

Requirements:

• Minimum an ‘O’ level or Diploma in Business Admin or LCCI Private Secretary Certificate
• Minimum 3 year of secretarial working experience
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Good work attitude and team player

Please visit our website at www.drewnapier.com for other available vacancies.

Kindly state full details of qualifications, experience, current and expected salary in your resume.

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Job Summary

The Legal Secretary provides primarily secretarial and administrative support to 4 to 5 lawyers in an international law firm. The work involves effective multi-tasking, managing instructions from multiple sources and everyday office tasks. The role requires a high degree of organisation and meticulousness. They must also be well-versed in legal technologies (e.g., practice management systems) and office productivity tools (e.g., word-processing, presentation, and database software) which are regularly used in the course of their work.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join HFW, a leading international law firm with a strong footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and a long-standing history in international commerce. HFW offers excellent opportunities for professional development and growth, with a diverse and collaborative team of over 700 lawyers, including 180 partners, and over 400 business services professionals based in offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. HFW prides itself on its deep sector-focused expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative culture. We are, unapologetically, true sector experts. Clients come to us because of our deep industry knowledge and ability to talk their language. Bearing the commercial solution in mind, we underpin our advice with a solid foundation of legal expertise. Come join us and be a part of our growing Singapore office, dynamic team environment, and create impactful work.

Key Responsibilities

• Case file opening/closing and archive closed file to warehouse
• Prepare engagement letters, legal documents, and business correspondence such as cover letters and emails
• Perform common risk management and compliance procedures such as checking KYC documents received from clients
• Perform ACRA company searches for due diligence
• Time entry for partner(s) and associates
• Prepare bundles for trials/hearings
• Prepare proforma invoices using 3E Elite, draft and engross bills, send invoices to clients etc
• Monitor payments and outstanding invoices
• Diary management, expense claims and travel, gift, and courier arrangements
• Booking of meeting rooms and covering reception as and when needed
• Maintain information management processes using iManage/Filesite data management system
• Identify and use the key legal terminology and standard forms and precedents involved in area of specialization.
• Use feedback and reflection for professional improvement
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned

Requirements

• Have at least 3 years experience in a law firm, preferably with working experience in aviation finance or corporate work
• Good working attitude
• Accurate, self-initiated and responsible
• Communicate and coordinate with all related parties clearly and effectively
• Excellent attention to details, able to prioritise workload and work in an organised manner
• Work independently even under time constraints
• A self-motivated team player
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Office 365, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Immediate availability preferred

What's On Offer

• Collegiate company culture
• Flexible working environment
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Competitive staff benefits, annual leave, medical insurance coverage
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development through our global training program
• A range of wellness programs, office, and team bonding events

Additional Information

Kindly note that this job description is not contractual. It will be reviewed periodically and may be amended or altered to meet the needs of the firm.

If you are looking to develop your career working with a leading international law firm, with a high performing and supportive team or if you are looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer, then contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding a cover letter and resumé to [email protected].

HFW aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will be considered only on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

HFW collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants to manage its recruitment process. The firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For information on how the firm will process your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website (www.hfw.com/Privacy-Notice), in the section "What we collect and how we use it".

You will work with a dynamic team of lawyers to represent a broad spectrum of clients in commercial and civil litigation and other types of disputes.

You will be able to hone your skills as a legal professional under the tutelage of our team which takes a keen interest in mentoring and developing younger lawyers.

Requirements :

* NQ to 2 years PQE;

* Singapore-qualified lawyer;

* Good drafting, communication, research, and advocacy skills;

* A good team player who can also work independently.

Kindly send us your detailed resume and academic transcripts, stating full details of qualifications and experience to : [email protected]

Edmond Pereira Law Corporation is a full-service law firm that provides a wide range of legal services.

The firm is looking for Trainees who are undertaking their SILE Bar course. Applicants should possess strong written and oral advocacy skills. Applicants without prior experience (internships, attachments, etc) will be considered. We are looking for team players who have a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm towards legal practice. Our Trainees have access to our lawyers for guidance but are expected to demonstrate initiative and professionalism. Our Trainees can expect to be exposed to Criminal and Civil litigation and experience the thick of the action in Court. We believe in moulding responsible future lawyers and invest time and effort in each of our Trainees.

For more information on the firm and our practice areas, please visit https://www.epplaw.com.sg

Interested applicants please email your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

ABOUT US

DFI Retail Group (“Group”) is a leading pan-Asian retailer. At 30th June 2021, the Group and its associates and joint ventures operated over 10,000 outlets and employed some 230,000 team members. The Group had total annual sales in 2020 exceeding US$28 billion. The Group provides quality and value to Asian consumers by offering leading brands, a compelling retail experience and great service; all delivered through a strong store network supported by efficient supply chains. The Group (including associates and joint ventures) operates under a number of well-known brands across food, health and beauty, home furnishings, restaurants and other retailing.

DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

THE ROLE

Working as a Legal Counsel advising the Company on legal matters relating to the Company’s business operations and ensuring the Company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Draft, review and negotiate wide variety of commercial agreements such as leases, service agreements, e-commerce agreements, partnership agreements, collaboration agreements, marketing promotion agreements, etc.;
• Conduct research and advise on general legal and other specific issues relating to the Company’s business activities including intellectual property rights, personal data protection, payment services, food safety and technical, pharmaceutical related matters such as tele-pharmacy, employment law and consumer rights, etc.;
• Identify and assess any risk and potential issues in contracts and/or transactions which the Company intends to enter into and advise the relevant stakeholders accordingly;
• Ensure compliance with the Company and DFI Retail Group policies and ensure necessary approvals from various stakeholders and senior management are obtained prior to entering into any deal or arrangement;
• Review and advise internal stakeholder in respect of any third party claims and/or other contractual disputes;
• Oversee litigation matters including liaising with external counsel and loss adjusters where applicable;
• Any other ad-hoc work arrangements required by the Chief Legal Officer, the Head of Legal Department and/or the Company.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified to practice law in Commonwealth country, preferably being called to the Singapore Bar;
• Have at least 3 years to 5 years PQE either as a practicing lawyer in law firm or in-house legal role.

• Minimum 2 year's relevant experience in handling conveyancing transactions (private properties and HDB flats)
• Minimum 2 year's relevant experience in Wills, probate and administration, and family law matters
• Minimum GCE 'O' level
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel
• Proficient in e-stamping, e-Lodgment and e-Litigation systems
• Diligent
• Self-motivated
• Positive work attitude
• Well-organised
• Meticulous
• Team player
• Able to work independently
• Able to deliver work within required timeframe

Purpose of Role:

Practice group aligned Legal Secretarial support to fee earners to deliver:

• Optimum client service
• Proactive suppor
• Realisation of firm-wide strategy, Purpose and business plans
• Continuous improvement
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Industry expertise

Support may need to be provided to staff from more than one business unit and numbers and content of the group may change from time to time to reflect the current structure of the Firm.

This position is responsible for providing pro-active secretarial and administrative support to the lawyers of the firm in relation to both billable and non-billable work. It is important that secretarial services are delivered to the business in a manner consistent with the increasingly competitive environment in which the firm operates. This role is intended to embrace a team-working approach, collaborating with lawyers and other members of the support staff to fulfil the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service Delivery

• Responsible for end-to-end service delivery
• Proactively manage and co-ordinate meetings, appointments and travel
• Manage fee earner communications
• Be aware of the firm’s risk policies and ensure new clients are onboarded in line with them
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the firm’s strategy and sector focus
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (assigned fee earners, partners and business operations colleagues)
• Provide support to other functions as and when required including covering Reception
• Support other ad-hoc requests from fee earners if required, such as:

1. Actively contribute to client service initiatives
2. Assist with matter management to maximise cost recovery
3. Attend stakeholder meetings and take ownership of assigned tasks, duties, and outcomes, and
4. Actively use and promote the correct use of firm wide resources

2. Business Development

• Work with fee earners to edit bids, tenders, proposal documents, team sheets, brochures and client briefing documents
• Work with fee earners to manage credentials database (i.e. add new matters that have been won) (training available from the Business Development team)
• Assist fee earners to update CVs, including those used in bids/proposals and online version used on the firm’s website (training available from the Business Development team)
• Effectively use the firm’s CRM system (Interaction) to add and amend fee earners’ client and contact data (training available from the Business Development team)
• Work in collaboration with fee earners and the Business Development team as required to provide support for in-person client events
• Support other ad-hoc requests from fee earners if required, such as:

1. Build and maintain effective relationships with the firm’s clients and their internal teams and developing knowledge of the Group's clients and their business
2. Research clients, potential clients and new business initiatives or opportunities at the discretion of the fee earners
3. Proactively identify and assist with business development opportunities

3. Project Management

• Open client files (including completing conflict searches and money laundering checks in conjunction with lawyers), prepare client engagement letters, collate all the relevant information required for file opening and maintain client files on a day-to-day basis (including filing where required)
• Manage production of documents (produced in-house and externally), coordinate changes made including taking responsibility for the consistency of those documents (e.g. formatting, numbering, CompareDocs, etc), utilise the DP as and when necessary
• Transcribe, edit and amend legal and other documents including marketing presentations and materials. Convert, compare, copy type and proofread the same as necessary, ensuring that documents comply with house style
• Assist lawyers with the billing process and ensuring timely submission of bills, including drawing up pre-bills, editing of narratives, preparing cover letters/emails and finalizing bills
• Prepare and submit lawyers' expenses in accordance with the firm's policies and follow up on authorisations
• Undertake regular reviews of files and documents to ensure all non-active files and documents are archived/stored off-site

4. Innovation

• Have an innovative mindset and propose improvements to service delivery
• Proactively respond to priorities of the assigned practice group(s)
• Be committed to continuous improvement

Key Capabilities, Knowledge and Experience:

• Ability to work autonomously and also be a team player
• Displays resilience and can work under pressure
• Has high level of influence
• Driven and proactive
• Earns respect and trust
• Critical thinking and time management
• Maintains confidentiality
• Undertakes self-analysis and evaluation
• Strong personal brand supporting the Firm’s values
• Punctual
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills (oral and written)
• Educated to diploma level standard or equivalent
• Professional certification in secretarial field
• Previous experience in a similar role within a professional services environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal support for our businesses across Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking law and wealth management, with the ability to advise on various investment product offerings and banking transactions, manage complex bank projects and navigate the ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of the Wealth Management business, including financial products, credit transactions and investment activities.
• Draft and review bank documentation related to account management, credit products and investment offerings.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations across different jurisdictions, safeguarding the bank’s reputation and managing legal risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and different units on bank projects.
• Advise on regulatory issues as well as account-related matters, banking secrecy, data privacy, and cross-border business operations.
• Support the implementation of new initiatives and products, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Work closely with internal clients to meet their needs while overseeing legal considerations.
• Manage tight timelines for ongoing projects while supporting day-to-day business-as-usual matters efficiently.
• Oversee litigious matters and client disputes.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 6-10 years of proven record in banking and regulatory compliance, preferably within a law firm or bank, with a focus on wealth management. Some experience in litigation is preferred.
• Strong understanding of banking laws, regulations and best practices in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recommend effective workaround solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently.
• Based in Singapore.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Internal Code: AXI25001

*Internship period: At least 5 months, from January 2025

Headquartered in Singapore, Actxa Pte Ltd is a deep tech company founded in 2015 that leverages artificial intelligence to create next generation preventive healthcare solutions.

We create evidence-based, personalised health insights in the domains of physical activities, sleep quality, body composition, stress and recovery, heart health and blood glucose evaluation and monitoring.

To improve population health, Actxa establishes worldwide partnerships and research collaborations to develop critical preventive health models to help people avert chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We have opportunities for you to grow your career path and are looking for talented professionals to join our team.

What will you do?

• Assist data scientists in performing public healthcare research and development in line with the organization's vision within the digital health and wellness domain
• Perform on-site or off-site data collection, data organization, storage and processing
• Develop data-driven solutions and insights based on data mining, statistical modelling and machine learning methods
• Perform algorithm testing and validation
• Documentation of research, experiments and modelling findings/results
• Opportunity to be the co-author of our research publications

What are we looking for?

• Year 3 or final year in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline
• Passionate about data science and good working knowledge of Python, SQL and R
• Good understanding or experience in signal processing and machine learning is required
• Keen interest in digital healthcare, wellness and fitness domain
• A 'go with the flow' and positive attitude, adaptable to change and energetic
• Passionate about learning and working with new technologies
• A natural tenacity, resilience and determination

Internal Code: AXI25002

Headquartered in Singapore, Actxa Pte Ltd is a deep tech company founded in 2015 that leverages artificial intelligence to create next generation preventive healthcare solutions.

We create evidence-based, personalised health insights in the domains of physical activities, sleep quality, body composition, stress and recovery, heart health and blood glucose evaluation and monitoring.

To improve population health, Actxa establishes worldwide partnerships and research collaborations to develop critical preventive health models to help people avert chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential investors, merger or acquisition targets, and industry trends.
• Developing and implementing strategies for fundraising, merger and acquisition activities.
• Assisting in the preparation of business plans, investment memorandums, and financial models.
• Supporting due diligence processes by conducting research and analysis on target companies.
• Participating in negotiations with investors, target companies, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting post-merger integration activities, such as developing integration plans and assisting with the execution of integration initiatives.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• A strong academic background in business, finance, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to gather and interpret complex data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience or knowledge of fundraising, merger and acquisition, or corporate finance would be an advantage.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Benefits

What do we offer?

• Nurturing environment
• Fun and open culture
• Employee Wellness Programme

This role is responsible for providing legal, contractual and commercial advice for our company and its affiliates business in the APAC region, ensuring expertise in the areas of law, risks and compliance. This role would be supporting our business across locations, service offerings and industries with a particular focus on commercial and contractual aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive day-to-day Legal operations excellence through effective development and reviews of key Legal operations metrics
• Advise on contractual and commercial matters and legal issues involving governmental and regulatory law
• Review, negotiate and manage commercial contracts with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage any customer, vendor, employment or any other disputes for the company
• Provide advice to management and human resources on employment matters
• Guide and support lines of business on legal and regulatory requirements
• Respond to ad hoc queries to include identification, analysis and evaluation of risks in order to provide appropriate legal solutions
• Work closely with other lawyers across the organization and coordinate legal matters handled by external counsels
• Work with the regional and global teams to identify common concerns establish common standards and educate business on best practices in the region
• Collaborate with the legal department, internal audit and human resources as appropriate to investigate allegations of unethical behavior or other violations of Infosys policies recommend appropriate disciplinary and/or remedial measures and ensure such measures are promptly implemented
• Work closely with the company leadership regarding the relevant commercial and legal areas that affect their areas of business

Requirements

• Degree holder
• Qualified to practice law in Singapore
• At least 8 years of legal experience, preferably as an in-house lawyer or in combination with a law firm

Preferred Requirements

• Deep knowledge of laws of Singapore and experience in Information Technology Industry
• Knowledge on general corporate law on contracts
• Knowledge of employment and regulatory laws

LEGAL ASSOCIATE

INFINITY LEGAL LLC is a boutique law firm specialising in litigation and Privacy and Personal Data Protection.

We would like to invite newly qualified lawyers or 1-3 years PQE to apply for the position of an associate.

Candidate must be passionate and highly motivate, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

The position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to be exposed to areas include include litigation, commercial and corporate matters, PDPA practice, family law and counsel work.

Please email your detailed CV to [email protected]

Job Responsibilities:

- Accompany the lawyer to attend meetings
- Organize and manage documents
- Convey information

Company Benefits

- 13th-month bonus at year-end

- Additional bonuses for excellent performance

- Annual leave and sick leave per Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations

Key Responsibilities:

l Provide legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and compliance issues, with a focus on fintech and cryptocurrency.

l Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation.

l Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across the jurisdictions we operate in.

l Manage relationships with external legal counsel and assist with cross-border legal matters.

l Support intellectual property management, including trademark filings and other regulatory requirements.

l Assist in developing internal policies and legal frameworks to ensure operational compliance.

l Handle dispute resolution and provide support in any litigation, when required.

l Stay updated on relevant industry regulations and legal trends in fintech and crypto.

Qualifications:

l Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized university.

l Admission to the Bar in Singapore or Malaysia (or equivalent legal qualification).

l 1-2 years of post-qualification experience, with fintech or crypto knowledge being a plus.

l Fluent in both Chinese and English, with excellent communication skills in both languages.

l Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

l Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

l Collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.

l Familiarity with financial services or tech regulatory frameworks is an advantage.

Your role:

Do you have a practical knowledge of OTC/ETD derivatives and Prime Brokerage documentation?

We're looking for someone like this to:

• Negotiate the document framework of master agreements for trading financial products, including prime brokerage, custody, OTC derivatives (ISDA and VM CSA and IM), exchange traded derivatives, repo (GMRA) and securities financing (GMSLA)
• Stay up to date with relevant trading financial products documentation developments (including IM) to make sure we meet all obligations to our customers and regulators

Your team:

You'll be working in the Investment Bank Operations, Global Client Documentation team based in Singapore or Hong Kong. We’re responsible for negotiating appropriate trading documentation with clients to best protect the bank's interest. We also work closely with our colleagues around the globe to make sure our documents are consistent and fits internal policies

Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.

Your expertise:

• Worked in a similar position before but we willing to train you up
• Qualified as a lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction
• A sound technical legal knowledge of ISDA, ETD or Prime brokerage would be advantageous
• Agreement negotiation skills and ability to efficiently bring them to a close efficiently
• A strong written and verbal communicator, used to interacting with colleagues at all levels
• Able to work under time constraints and have honed the ability to prioritize
• Known for hitting deadlines
• Comfortable in working in a dynamic, varied and innovative environment

Job Responsibilities

Regular

Assists the DPO and Deputy DPO with the following work:

• Executing an annual work plan to ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”) under the guidance of the Deputy General Counsel.
• Reviewing and executing company policies and procedures for effective personal data compliance management, covering all aspects of personal data care under the 9 PDPA Obligations.
• Communicating internal personal data protection policies, processes and issues to TMs through internal newsletters, awareness trainings etc.
• Administering the Company’s Data Protection compliance system.
• Administering the orientation and annual refresher training for all employees on personal data protection.
• Working with the User Departments to respond to queries and requests from third parties (vendors, third party casinos, government agencies and other Sands Group companies), members and guests on personal data protection policies and processes.
• Working with the User Departments to manage responses to customer requests to access their personal data and correction in an appropriate and timely manner in accordance with the PDPA Access & Correction Requests Handling Procedure.
• Working with the User Departments to run personal data risk assessments and recommending mitigating controls to User Departments to moderate identified personal data risks identified in processes.
• Maintaining the Company’s personal data inventory and ensuring that it is up-to-date.

Periodic

• Conducts topical trainings on PDPA issues.
• Works with the User Departments to reach out to TMs on PDPA-related activities, such as disseminating information on TM’s responsibilities, personal data protection policies, programme initiatives, etc.

Incident Specific

• Manages PDPA-related incidents and complaints in an appropriate and timely manner in accordance with the PDPA Incident Response Framework.
• Escalates personal data risk alerts, major PDPA complaints and programme implementation issues to DPO and Deputy DPO for deliberation and decision.
• Works with other stakeholders such as the Cyber and IT departments to implement remediations and mitigation controls.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• LLB with minimum of 3 years PQE or equivalent.; Certified Information Privacy Professional.

Experience

• Has worked as a legal counsel advising on personal data protection compliance and legal issues at a customer facing organisation in Singapore or outside Singapore or in the alternative, has worked as an external lawyer in a law firm advising on personal data protection compliance and legal issues.
• Has experience conducting data protection compliance trainings or managing data breach situations.
• Has experience in implementing data protection or other related general compliance programmes, conducting compliance monitoring reviews.

Job Description

The role will include, but not limited to, providing full secretarial support to lawyers such as:

• Document Management: organisation of documents, emails, and correspondence.
• Document Processing: simple proofreading, formatting, engrossing letters, creating/editing PDF documents, compiling bundles for litigation, etc.
• File opening and closing procedures, managing schedules, assisting with teleconference calls/booking and reservations for appointments.
• Manage calendar and update contact/client lists in the firm CRM system (CoreMatter).
• Assisting with e-litigation (Court filings and calendar) and searches (ACRA etc).
• Prepare bills to clients and input timesheets for fee earners accurately.
• Arrange courier services, commissioning /notarising.
• Prepare bank deposit vouchers, and post disbursement entries.
• Attend to incoming calls, and visitors.
• Assist in greeting cards mailing.
• Any other secretarial duties as assigned by the supporting lawyer.

Requirements

• e-Litigation knowledge
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Adobe Professional
• Client/Document Management System preferably CoreMatter
• Organized & Good Time Management
• Client Confidentiality
• Attention to Details
• Accountability & Responsibility
• Administrative Support & Team Player
• Sense of urgency
• Common Sense

Minimum Qualification

• Diploma, preferably in Secretarial/Office Skills

Work Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 0900 to 1730 hours

Job Application

• Email your CV to [email protected]
• Only successful candidates will be notified.

ABOUT SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES

Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is a leading energy and urban solutions provider, led by its purpose to drive energy transition.

Headquartered in Singapore, Sembcorp delivers sustainable solutions to support energy transition and urban development by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Sembcorp has a balanced energy portfolio of 21.2GW, with 14.4GW of gross renewable energy capacity across 10 countries*.

Its urban development projects span over 14,000 hectares across Asia and have generated over 377,000 employment opportunities and attracted close to US$50 billions of investment capital.

Sembcorp is listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange. It is a constituent stock of FTSE Russell Index, MSCI Singapore Index, Straits Times Index as well as sustainability indices including FTSE4Good Index, iEdge SG ESG indices and several MSCI ESG indices.

For more information, please visit www.sembcorp.com.

Purpose and Scope

Scrutinize and review major investments and advise on legal risk in industrial parks, ready built factories/warehouses (RBF/RBW) and commercial and residential property projects including M&A / divestments, corporate restructuring, leases and other contracting requirements for day-to-day business.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Advising on Joint Venture matters (including JV governance).
• Liaise with business units on governance and compliance related matters in respect of frameworks and policies initiated by the Sembcorp Group Legal and Group Ethics & Compliance function (including anti-bribery/corruption) supporting the rollout of these policies (including assistance with training) and implement and monitor compliance on such policies and frameworks.
• Assess the impact of new/amended regulations on the business and present to the managements appropriate steps that may be taken in countering the impact and/meeting legal requirements.
• Participate actively in front line negotiations and interface with customers, business partners, suppliers, contractors etc.
• Work with Sembcorp Urban and Sembcorp Group functional teams i.e. Finance, Business Development, Procurement and other corporate services units in identifying, mitigating and managing legal and compliance risks on activities, businesses and projects.
• Understanding the commercial objectives, strategy, pressure points of the business, reasonable operational knowledge with a view to identifying and assessing the risks and legal issues involved, and effectively communicating this to the business unit or project team to enable them to make well-informed business decisions.
• Liaising with external counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders to ensure the Company's legal and regulatory obligations are met.
• Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries and (where necessary) representing the Company in the litigation and other legal procedures
• Provide legal support and advice to senior management and all internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
• Lead or support other projects and tasks as may be required from time to time.

Qualification, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in laws (or equivalent) and admitted as a lawyer in Singapore.
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant legal working experience. Experience working in the real estate industry on cross border matters and working with an international multi-national company would be an advantage.
• Experience with projects in Indonesia, Vietnam or India and/or ability to speak Bahasa Indonesia or Vietnamese would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• Good knowledge of commercial law especially land law, the law on enterprises, the law on investment. Knowledge and experience with cross border transactions would be an advantage. Experience with corporate structuring in a property business would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
• Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• Pro-active, possess utmost integrity and honesty, have a flair for legal work.
• Ability to work independently and take on problems which have no precedent or clear options available.
• Willing to travel when required.

At Sembcorp, our shared corporate behaviors underpin all the work that we do in building a sustainable future:

· Institution-first Mindset – Put the interest of the Group ahead of individual interests.

· Collaboration – Deliver through collaborating across markets, businesses, and functions.

· Accountability – Hold team and self-accountable to deliver on our commitments.

Apply today to be part the team that Drive Energy Transition!

#OneSembcorp #DriveEnergyTransition #Urban # Sustainability

Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Litigation firm seeking experienced legal secretary/paralegal

Roles & Responsibilities

Requirements

• Provide secretarial, administrative and legal support to lawyers and handling secretarial work.
• Minimum law diploma or law degree for Paralegal
• Experience in legal secretarial work will be an advantage
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Positive attitude
• Proficient with E-litigation
• Analytical, organised and able to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Singaporeans and PRs only

Kindly state full details of qualifications, experience, current and expected salary in your resume. Please send your resume to [email protected]

(We thank all applicants for writing in. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

Description
We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a solid experience with crypto derivatives and regulatory frameworks. Based in Singapore, you will work closely with the Head of Derivatives and the Markets team to ensure compliance, manage legal risk, and support the structuring and negotiation of innovative derivative products. This role will involve navigating complex legal challenges in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape, especially within the APAC regulatory environment. Your responsibilities will include contract negotiation, regulatory adherence, risk assessment and providing legal guidance on product structuring to support our market-making operations.

Your role and responsibilities

• You will draft, review, and negotiate derivative and other product contracts, including options, futures, and structured products, ensuring all terms align with legal requirements and company standards.
• Assess legal risks associated with derivatives products launching at the company and implement controls in collaboration with the risk management and compliance teams.
• Partner with trading and product development teams to provide legal input on the structuring and rollout of new derivative products.
• Monitor and interpret changes in derivatives and crypto regulations across the APAC region, providing insights to adjust our trading practices accordingly.
• Work alongside the Compliance team to support our clients, handling legal inquiries, and resolving disputes.
• You will also work with additional opportunities regarding other types of agreements.
  

Requirements

Background and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent. Admission to practice law in Singapore.
• 3 to 5 years of legal experience, working with derivatives contracts, preferably within the financial services or cryptocurrency industry.
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s regulatory bodies (e.g., MAS) and their requirements related to crypto and derivatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills and personality

• Curious and autonomous
• Ability to work independently, with integrity and responsibility
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory, another language is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

Benefits

• International environment (English is the main language)
• An allowance of 400 SGD / per month / per person in the household
• Top of the range equipment Macbook, keyboard, laptop stand, 4K monitor & headphones
• Team events and offsites
• Coming soon, gym memberships, international mobility & lot of other cool benefits!

Recruitment process

Are you interested in this job but feel you haven't ticked all the boxes? Don't hesitate to apply and tell us in the cover letter section why we should meet!

Here's what you can expect if you apply

1. HR call (30')
2. Technical Interview with Head of Options (25')
3. Senior Counsel Interview (45’)
4. Chief Legal Officer Interview (60')
5. Cultural Interview (45')
6. Informal chat to meet the team at the office

On the agenda, discussions rather than trick questions! These moments of exchange will allow you to understand how Flowdesk works and its values. But they are also (and above all) an opportunity for you to present your career path and your expectations for your next job!

About The Company

KGI Securities is a leading multi asset brokerage firm with presence across several countries in Asia and a pioneer member of the Securities & Derivatives, Trading and Clearing Member of Singapore Exchange, ICE Futures Singapore and ICE Clear Singapore.

We hold a Capital Markets Services License, is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and is also an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking for talented highly motivated people who are keen to develop their career. We understand that the key to our success is our people. For this reason, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best possible candidates.

About The Job

Job Responsibilities

• Single contributor role
• Reports into Singapore CEO and Regional Head of Legal
• Draft, review and negotiate on a host of documents, agreements and contracts
• Provide legal advice to management and supporting the business on a variety of employment and commercial issues to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Advise on legal risks and potential liabilities, offering strategic solutions to mitigate risks
• Manage and keep custody of contracts signed by the Company
• Handle legal aspects of client agreements and disclosures
• Manage and negotiate contractual relationships with service providers and third parties
• Assist in resolving of disputes
• To perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• LLB degree with 8 to 10 years of work experience in corporate law
• Have at least 5 years of experience in the financial services industry
• Meticulous and able to work independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to prioritize, multi task and work under pressure
• Positive work attitude
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Good knowledge of Securities and Futures Act, relevant MAS and SGX regulations and understanding of Singapore employment law and practices