Legal Secretary

Required Skills and Abilities

• Minimum GCE O-levels qualification with at least B3 in English
• Candidates with Certificate in Legal Secretarial Skills or equivalent will be preferred
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in legal services environment
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• A diligent and resourceful work ethic and a good team player
• Must display a positive work attitude and respect for others
• A strong adherence to the highest ethos of integrity and professionalism
• Able to handle work pressure in a fast-paced environment
• IT savvy, proficient in MS Office and eMeeting apps, have experience in Adobe Acrobat, eLitigation and Clio Manage
• Proficiency in handling office equipment i.e. FujiXerox DocuCentre, binding machine
• Familiar with legalisation process
• Keep register for Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public
• Kindly submit your CV to [email protected]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Three Crowns

Three Crowns LLP is a law firm that was founded in 2014 by specialist international arbitration advocates in the belief that international disputes call for focused advice and advocacy. The firm engages primarily in complex, high-value disputes, and counts among its clients many industry leaders and sovereign states. The firm has grown significantly in each of its offices — London, Madrid, Paris, Singapore, and Washington DC — and now comprises over 160 people, including 18 partners. Across jurisdictions, it is regarded as a market leader.

The Role

This is a full time role for 6 months and will involve working with partners and other colleagues across the firm on high value, complex international arbitration cases. Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research, reviewing documents, drafting advice, correspondence and pleadings, gathering evidence and assisting with the preparation of witness and expert evidence, in relation to such proceedings.
• Assisting with advising and representing clients in, and in relation to, commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration and public international law matters.
• Liaising with clients, witnesses and experts, tribunals, and opposing counsel.

Skills and Knowledge

Competitive candidates will be a recent LLM graduate or qualified junior lawyer in any jurisdiction, and will possess:

• An excellent academic background.
• Experience at some level of international arbitration ideally within a leading dispute resolution practice, chambers or other related organisation.
• Experience working on high value, complex international investment and/or commercial arbitration (highly desirable).
• A proven ability to understand and investigate complex technical matters and a desire to practice as a specialist arbitration lawyer.
• Full business proficiency in English; additional foreign language skills are highly desirable.
• The ability to write clearly and economically, to orally present a client’s case confidently, succinctly and persuasively, while maintaining accuracy and credibility with a tribunal.
• The ability to identify relevant lines of research, select appropriate sources and tools, and implement rapidly with appropriate levels of depth, care, and creativity.
• The ability to analyse complex legal and factual problems and to identify challenges and solutions to a client’s case, with a strong understanding of the substantive and procedural aspects of contract and treaty arbitration law and practice.
• The ability to manage competing demands and work effectively to meet deadlines using commercially sound management practices that serve the best interests of the firm and its clients, ensuring exceptional attentional to detail in all work.

Opal Lawyers LLC is a specialty law firm in Singapore with focus in providing legal services in the field of corporate finance work and corporate compliance advisory work for listed companies. Our areas of practice include initial public offering, mergers and acquisitions, share placements, listing and corporate compliance work. Due to our growing portfolio of work, we are inviting applicants to join us for the position of Legal Executive.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and/or reviewing of legal agreements and documents
• Conduct legal research and other research on SGX listed companies and matters relating to SGX listing rules
• Assist in corporate secretarial and SGX listing compliance work including drafting and/or reviewing of resolutions, announcements and shareholders circulars for listed companies, corporate governance and compliance matters, and dealing with ACRA
• Assist in any other duties as assigned by the Director and lawyers

Requirements:

• Degree in Law or equivalent with 1 to 2 years of post-qualification experience in the area of corporate
• Good writing and communication skills in English
• Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Possess initiative, positive attitude and able to work independently

Interested applicants may send their resumes (with photo attached) stating their current and expected salaries to: [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• Providing daily secretarial and administrative support.
• Assisting with the preparation of court and legal documents.
• Organizing and filing court documents via eLitigation.
• Assisting in drafting of correspondences court documents.
• Update the file records.
• Handling incoming calls, correspondences and confidential documents.
• Managing calendars, court hearings, meetings and appointments.
• Assisting lawyer in handling customer's enquiries.
• Data entry, filing, photocopying, faxing and binding of documents.
• Preparing invoices.
• Completing and submitting of claims.

Requirements:

• A team player and a meticulous individual with strong sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good organisation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be hard-working, committed and an ability to multi-task.
• Preferably minimum two (2) years' experience in administrative, clerical, secretarial experience etc.
• Possess knowledge of E-filing will be an advantage.

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

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

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

Requirements:

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

Responsibilities:

• Perform legal research and analysis.
• Assist in pre and post-completion work.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Proofread / check cross-referencing.
• Any other legal work as assigned.

Requirements:

• A recognised law degree.
• Possess good technical skills and knowledge.
• Able to work under pressure and within short timelines.
• Possess initiative and drive, and can work well both independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.

We are currently looking for a Legal Secretary with relevant qualifications and experience needed to provide secretarial support to our law firm.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Administrative support to lawyers/directors: managing schedules, calendar, calls, travel bookings, appointment reservations and recurring commitments
• Legal file management: organising file lists, maintaining calendars and deadlines for matters.
• Document management: organisation of documents, emails, and correspondence
• Document processing: proofreading, formatting, creating and editing PDF documents, engrossing letters, compiling bundles etc.
• Managing contact and client lists
• Assisting with e-litigation (Court filings and calendar) and searches (high court, e-lit, ACRA, ICMS, SLA Title search etc)
• Perform conflict checks
• Other office support activities as assigned

Requirements

• With prior experience in the related field
• Knowledge and familiarity with e-Litigation systems preferable
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook)
• Independent and meticulous
• Fluent in English, excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player, meticulous, efficient & organised
• Work location: CBD Area
• Working hours: 9am – 6pm. Mondays to Friday
• Able to start work immediately will be an advantage.

* 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.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work very closely with our lawyers in various practice areas. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Providing full secretarial support to our lawyers
• Preparing correspondences and legal papers
• Assisting in specialised tasks unique to the legal profession.

Requirements:

• Higher Nitec, GCE 'O', 'A' levels or Diploma
• At least 2 years of legal secretarial experience
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook software applications
• Good typing speed and accuracy
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Possess initiative and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
• We welcome applications from entry level candidates

We look forward to receiving your applications. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

You may visit our website at https://www.wongpartnership.com/ for more information.

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We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Associate / Senior Associate with 1 - 5 years’ PQE to join our tight-knit litigation / arbitration team.

These roles involve handling litigation, arbitration, insurance, shipping, international trade and general commercial cases. Candidates with experience and/or knowledge in arbitration, insurance and shipping will have an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to email your comprehensive resume with a recent photo stating the availability date and expected salary to [email protected] and [email protected]. All applications will be treated with full confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.

IN.FOM (www.infom.asia) is a regional communications agency founded in Jan 2011 by two highly-experienced and respected communicators who believe in hands-on direct-to-client counsel and deliver results that matter. In the last few years, we have won numerous local and regional industry accolades for the many communications campaigns that we have conceptualised and delivered for our clients that include Samsung, Grab, Intel, Expedia, Poly, Herbalife and SGInnovate.

In addition to being named Singapore's PR Agency of the Year in 2015, 2017 and 2019 by IPRS; and the Best Global Technology Agency by Holmes Report (now known as PRovoke) in 2018, we have also won the "The Best Specialist Agency To Work For in Asia Pacific" award in 2017. In 2020, we were named by PRovoke as one of seven Agencies of the Decade in Asia Pacific.

Role

You should be an experienced, broadly capable project and communications manager or director with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a PR agency or in-house, able to handle a wide range of assignments, projects and/or clients with a high degree of success and independence. You have the confidence and support of multiple client contacts.

Capabilities Expected

You are able to demonstrate high-level professional knowledge and skills, and should be able to manage a piece of a large account or a few smaller ones, with little top cover from your team leader.

You should have project management, budgeting, counseling, programming, people management (third party event organisers, and related personnel), and emerging business development skills.

You take responsibility for the projects that you manage, providing excellent client service, applying the agency’s best resources, and successfully managing people involved in projects and managing profitable growth.

Account Management

• Perform day-to-day account work which may include: developing program activities and a wide range of written materials (including strategy papers and press releases), coordinating events, maintaining client and media contacts, managing projects performed with and by others and supervising more junior staff
• Develop and manage projects/programs, including implementation plans, evaluation mechanisms, staffing plans, budgets and timelines
• Independently handle several small accounts or major projects of a large account, performing much of the day-to-day work with assistance from both more junior and more senior staff as appropriate
• Client’s primary day-to-day contact on projects, or, for smaller accounts, is the contact for the full account
• Develop presentations for clients relative to project management/program status under the supervision of the team leader
• Keep team(s) appropriately informed and involved in projects
• Identify and secure help on emerging account problems
• Able to articulate and apply agency vision, goals, practice areas and capabilities
• Fully familiar with the communications plans for accounts and understands and track clients’ businesses
• Act as a liaison between client, outside suppliers (graphic designers, photographers, A/V houses, etc.) and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences (e.g., employees, media, interest groups)
• Communicate with client contacts and others in a professional, positive and appropriate manner
• Generally familiar with the work of other account teams

Professional Skills

• Growing depth and diversity of account experience to provide informed public relations counsel
• Strong understanding of public relations and a demonstrated ability to achieve public relations objectives
• Develop and draft programs materials based on team input
• Oversee and direct media campaigns. Has established relationships with senior print and broadcast journalists
• Capable writer and able to generate a range of materials (e.g., client memos, press releases, speeches, articles, case histories, byliners, backgrounders, op-ed pieces, brochures and collateral materials as well as program proposals, which require minimal editing
• Demonstrate competence at using internal and external research capabilities and in preparing in-depth analyses
• Able to contribute to presentations using internal or external resources
• Balance work load and tasks, communicating effectively with team members to reliably implement assignments on budget and on time
• Demonstrate solid teamwork capabilities while beginning to build supervisory skills
• Efficiently and effectively plan and manage events (e.g., press conferences, media tours, analysts meetings, advocate briefings, etc.) with minimal supervision

Responsibilities:

· Perform day-to-day account work which includes developing program activities and a wide range of written materials (including strategy papers and press releases), coordinating events, maintaining client and media contacts, managing projects.

· Develop and manage projects/programs, including implementation plans, evaluation mechanisms, staffing plans, budgets and timelines.

· Develop all manner of content for media pitching, including pitch letters, press releases, specification sheets and media announcements.

· Communications plans for accounts and understands and track clients’ businesses.

· Presentations for clients relative to project management/program status under the supervision of the team leader.

· Act as a liaison between client, outside suppliers (graphic designers, photographers, A/V houses, etc.) and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences (e.g., employees, media, interest groups).

· Assists with administrative assignments for client when required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mass Communications/Marketing/Public Relations.

• Open to entry level candidates and those with 1-2 years of professional public relations other comms related role.

• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of products.

• Strong language command; possess excellent writing and editing skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Organised and systematic; ability to adhere to deadline.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

IN.FOM (www.infom.asia) is a regional communications agency founded in Jan 2011 by two highly-experienced and respected communicators who believe in hands-on direct-to-client counsel and deliver results that matter. In the last few years, we have won numerous local and regional industry accolades for the many communications campaigns that we have conceptualised and delivered for our clients that include Samsung, Grab, Intel, Expedia, Poly, Herbalife and SGInnovate.

In addition to being named Singapore's PR Agency of the Year in 2015, 2017 and 2019 by IPRS; and the Best Global Technology Agency by Holmes Report (now known as PRovoke) in 2018, we have also won the "The Best Specialist Agency To Work For in Asia Pacific" award in 2017. In 2020, we were named by PRovoke as one of seven Agencies of the Decade in Asia Pacific.

Role

You should be an experienced, broadly capable project and communications manager or director with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a PR agency or in-house, able to handle a wide range of assignments, projects and/or clients with a high degree of success and independence. You have the confidence and support of multiple client contacts.

Capabilities Expected

You are able to demonstrate high-level professional knowledge and skills, and should be able to manage a piece of a large account or a few smaller ones, with little top cover from your team leader.

You should have project management, budgeting, counseling, programming, people management (third party event organisers, and related personnel), and emerging business development skills.

You take responsibility for the projects that you manage, providing excellent client service, applying the agency’s best resources, and successfully managing people involved in projects and managing profitable growth.

Account Management

• Perform day-to-day account work which may include: developing program activities and a wide range of written materials (including strategy papers and press releases), coordinating events, maintaining client and media contacts, managing projects performed with and by others and supervising more junior staff
• Develop and manage projects/programs, including implementation plans, evaluation mechanisms, staffing plans, budgets and timelines
• Independently handle several small accounts or major projects of a large account, performing much of the day-to-day work with assistance from both more junior and more senior staff as appropriate
• Client’s primary day-to-day contact on projects, or, for smaller accounts, is the contact for the full account
• Develop presentations for clients relative to project management/program status under the supervision of the team leader
• Keep team(s) appropriately informed and involved in projects
• Identify and secure help on emerging account problems
• Able to articulate and apply agency vision, goals, practice areas and capabilities
• Fully familiar with the communications plans for accounts and understands and track clients’ businesses
• Act as a liaison between client, outside suppliers (graphic designers, photographers, A/V houses, etc.) and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences (e.g., employees, media, interest groups)
• Communicate with client contacts and others in a professional, positive and appropriate manner
• Generally familiar with the work of other account teams

Professional Skills

• Growing depth and diversity of account experience to provide informed public relations counsel
• Strong understanding of public relations and a demonstrated ability to achieve public relations objectives
• Develop and draft programs materials based on team input
• Oversee and direct media campaigns. Has established relationships with senior print and broadcast journalists
• Capable writer and able to generate a range of materials (e.g., client memos, press releases, speeches, articles, case histories, byliners, backgrounders, op-ed pieces, brochures and collateral materials as well as program proposals, which require minimal editing
• Demonstrate competence at using internal and external research capabilities and in preparing in-depth analyses
• Able to contribute to presentations using internal or external resources
• Balance work load and tasks, communicating effectively with team members to reliably implement assignments on budget and on time
• Demonstrate solid teamwork capabilities while beginning to build supervisory skills
• Efficiently and effectively plan and manage events (e.g., press conferences, media tours, analysts meetings, advocate briefings, etc.) with minimal supervision

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.

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.

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.

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).

Responsibilities:

· Perform day-to-day account work which includes developing program activities and a wide range of written materials (including strategy papers and press releases), coordinating events, maintaining client and media contacts, managing projects.

· Develop and manage projects/programs, including implementation plans, evaluation mechanisms, staffing plans, budgets and timelines.

· Develop all manner of content for media pitching, including pitch letters, press releases, specification sheets and media announcements.

· Communications plans for accounts and understands and track clients’ businesses.

· Presentations for clients relative to project management/program status under the supervision of the team leader.

· Act as a liaison between client, outside suppliers (graphic designers, photographers, A/V houses, etc.) and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences (e.g., employees, media, interest groups).

· Assists with administrative assignments for client when required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mass Communications/Marketing/Public Relations.

• Open to entry level candidates and those with 1-2 years of professional public relations other comms related role.

• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of products.

• Strong language command; possess excellent writing and editing skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Organised and systematic; ability to adhere to deadline.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Join the largest and fastest growing New Law firm globally!

What are we looking for?

It's an exciting time to join Lawyers On Demand. We continue to expand in Singapore and our growing list of clients are seeking our assistance on a variety of interesting projects and transactions. We are therefore on the lookout for lawyers experienced in Finance work as well as General Corporate & Commercial work.

Who are we?

Lawyers On Demand is one of the world’s largest award winning law firms of assignment lawyers which provides a fresh, more adaptable and innovative alternative to the traditional legal and compliance services model. Our lawyers get closer to the action, are integrated within our clients' in house teams and we have over 600 lawyers and consultants around the world in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, New York, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Singapore and Hong Kong. Our clients include some of the biggest national and international companies, across a variety of different sectors.

Why join us?

So you can take the skills and knowledge you have developed over the years and apply them to a new model law firm that has already seen huge success and is growing quickly. We work hard, but we know how to have fun along the way and get a kick out of helping our clients find new solutions.

You will have the opportunity to undertake quality legal work, receive support to build your career, have more flexibility and all while being part of a fantastic team!

Want to know more?

If you'd like to join us in our mission to shape the future of the legal and compliance services industry, please apply via this link https://mylodsg.lodlaw.com/ .

You can also check out our website at www.lodlaw.com.

Job Requirements

You will:

· Be available to start assignments at short notice and work on a part time or full time basis
· Have top/reputable private practice and in house/secondment experience
· Be commercially minded, have the ability to hit the ground running and manage relationships with all levels of a business

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our privacy policy which can be found at www.lodlaw.com/privacy-policy/

• Provide legal advice to senior management and cross-functional project teams in a solution oriented and practical manner.
• Respond to legal related queries from business development and operating units as well as other functions.
• Oversee the selection, retention, management and evaluation of external legal counsels and service providers, including appropriate budget planning and control of group legal costs and expenses.
• Investment & Commercial Transactions
• Support the investment team within the group on the M&A/JV activities and investments in a variety of sectors.
• Facilitate in negotiations with in-depth participation on ad-hoc projects and transactions.
• Liaising with and managing external counsel and instructing them according to business requirement in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Dispute Resolution

• Partner with and manage external counsels in handling matters involving dispute resolution, such as mediation, litigation and arbitration. In collaboration with external litigation lawyers, analyze issues, develop and implement cost effective legal strategies on complex claims and lawsuits and prepare for settlement or trial, as appropriate.
• Corporate Secretarial
• Supervise and oversee group’s corporate secretarial matters (outsourced or in-house team), including, without limitation, the incorporation and closing of local companies, preparation of board and shareholders’ meeting minutes and/or resolutions, and making necessary filings with relevant authorities such as ACRA and IRAS.
• Coordination of meeting of board of directors and shareholders upon management’s request
• Maintain proper statutory records of group companies (originals will be kept by external service provider if outsourced).

Requirement

• Degree or Master of laws from a reputable university.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in corporate legal department
• Experience in providing practical business solutions and sound legal and comprehensive advice to various business units and corporate functions, preferably in a dynamic organization.
• Good written and spoken in English and Mandarin in order to liaise with Chinese speaking associates and China HQ office
• Excellent relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills and working collaboratively.
• High integrity, a high standard of professionalism and high ethics.

Kindly submit your resume in MS Word format to [email protected]

EA Licence No 18C9228 Registration No. R1108261 (Tan Li Tze)

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidate will be notify

Job Description: Duties include but not limited to following-

• Provide full secretarial support to lawyers in corporate practice
• Assist with preparation of legal documents
• Assist with matter management including file opening and closing, matter data input, management and monitoring of correspondence and deadlines
• Prepare and assist with issuance of bills
• Assist in incorporation of companies and preparation of corporate secretarial documents
• Prepare and lodge documents with ACRA and other statutory bodies as required
• Update and maintain corporate registers and records
• Communicate with external parties as required
• Any other related work as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Higher Nitec, 'A' levels or Diploma
• Good written and communication skills
• Committed, diligent and organised
• Team player and cooperative
• Meticulous, able to multi-task and prioritise
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Preferably with law firm experience, especially in non-contentious and corporate related work

Although relevant experience would be appreciated, on-the-job training and guidance will be provided.

Interested candidates may send in applications with detailed resume and salary expectation by email to [email protected] (only shortlisted candidates will be notified).