Job Description:
- To draft, review, negotiate and advise on agreements, forms, tenders and other documents to ensure that the Singapore, Thailand and SEA unit(s) are adequately informed of the risks and obligations to be undertaken, to ensure that commercial objectives are achieved and to minimize or mitigate any potential legal risks.
- To draft, review and advise on replies to complaints from customers, which may include correspondence from lawyers and other relevant agencies.
- To manage disputes involving the Units, which may include handling and advising on pre-litigation negotiations, handling and advising on Small Claims Tribunals claims, and drafting and reviewing court documents (e.g. statements of claim and/or defence, witness statements and submissions). To work with and to manage external law firms where appointed.
- To provide legal support for new business proposals and existing businesses in the region, including advising on regulatory requirements, drafting and advising on responses to inquiries from regulators and government agencies, preparing legal opinion memoranda, and reviewing Board papers.
- To carry out compliance related activities involving the Units, which may include assisting to carry out compliance questionnaires and surveys, drafting and advising on responses to internal and external auditors inquiries, working with the Units on proposals to close compliance gaps, drafting and/or adapting compliance guidelines, and attending to any other compliance related requests and projects as may be assigned.
- To carry out such other duties as may be required, such as procuring legal services, conducting training, providing periodic updates on ongoing matters, managing hard copy files and/or electronic filing system, and updating the litigation database.
- To work on any other matter(s) as may be assigned by the Head of Legal, and/or Senior Legal Counsel.
Requirements:
- Degree in Law (LLB / JD) from a recognised university
- Admission as Advocate and Solicitor to the Singapore Bar is essential
- 5 days week, Alexandra
All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.
Kindly email your resume in a detailed Word/pdf format to [email protected]
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified
People Profilers Pte Ltd
Tel: 6950 9753
EA Registration Number: R1111375
EA licence number 02C4944
EA Personnel: Lee Hui En Ashley
