This position is responsible to provide legal advice and full in-house legal support to the business, finance and operational functions including advising, negotiating, drafting and vetting of legal documentation; as well as corporate administrative matters pertaining to compliance with government regulations, litigation and dispute resolution.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice on a broad spectrum of legal issues on Corporate Finance and the Group’s investments, project development business and operations worldwide, as well as to review, draft and vet procurement contracts and Project Finance deal documentation.
- Provide full in-house legal support to corporate management in the review and assessment of potential management risks, particularly in business contracts, trade practices, tax, intellectual property, licensing, employment, etc.
- Provide legal advice for relevant corporate policies, actions, governance and sound business practices to complement business operations.
- Render legal advice on litigation matters; as well as effectively manage and coordinate local and overseas company secretarial activities for all group companies
- Undertake such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the CEO.
Requirements
- This position requires at least 10 - 15 years post-qualification experience in a law firm, commercial and/or MNC environment.
- Law degree from a reputable university or institution; admitted to Singapore Bar, UK Bar or qualification from other Common Law Jurisdictions.
- Sound understading of the Singapore Companies Act, corporate/commercial laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with managing litigation and resolving disputes
- Good knowledge of laws and legal issues pertaining to project finance, corporate finance and corporate governance with strong business sense and sound commercial acumen.
