KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Based in Singapore, you will be part of the strategic layout of the company and manage the company’s legal portfolio, including:
• Identify any legal or regulatory issues concerning the business units and/or arising from the business activities, advise and provide commercial solutions to minimize legal risks and enable the management to make informed strategic decision within an acceptable risk.
• Draft, vet, review, negotiate and perfect various types of documents and contracts including master subscription agreements, data processing addenda, NDAs, payment agreements, financing, security and transaction documentation in support of overseas businesses.
• Monitor and ensure that all documents and contracts executed by the authorized signatories of the company are compliant with the current processes.
• Liaise and coordinate with company secretary, external solicitors and other third-party advisors on various legal, corporate and/or litigation matters.
• Responsible to enhance the corporate governance practices, revise the relevant guidelines and authority matrix to be in consistent with headquarters’ processes.
• Provide support in the event of any disputes or potential disputes and litigation matters.
• Responsible for establishment of the company’s compliance system, drafting of relevant policies.
• Actively contribute to cross-regional team projects.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidates we are looking for should be seasoned Legal Professionals with:
• Undergraduate LL.B. or postgraduate J.D. from a reputable university in Singapore, the UK, or a common law jurisdiction and valid practicing certificate in a common law jurisdiction.
• Admission to the bar in common law jurisdiction, preferably Singapore.
• Minimum 5 years in-house/banking experience, exposure in international trade is a must.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and manage large numbers of deadlines, in a fast-paced, rapidly-evolving, and demanding industry and work environment.
• Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude. Able to handle pressure and provide thoughtful recommendations.