Our client is a leading automotive group in Southeast Asia. They distribute, retail and provide aftersales services for several luxury brands of vehicles in Singapore and the region.
They are seeking a dynamic and experienced legal professional with commitment and personality to join their team.
Group Senior Legal Counsel (Automotive Industry)
Overview:
The Group Senior Legal Counsel will provide efficient and timely legal support to all business functions within the Group. This role primarily supports the Singapore businesses, with some regional support required for China, Australia and Indonesia. The individual will ensure that the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations while mitigating legal risks across various business operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Legal Contracts and Compliance:
- Draft, vet, and negotiate various legal agreements, including dealer/distributor agreements, bank facility and security documents, tenders, procurement contracts, service agreements, and tenancy agreements.
- Ensure company activities are compliant with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Provide legal advice to business units on compliance, potential risks, and recommendations to limit exposure.
Dispute and Litigation Management:
- Advise on and manage disputes and litigation matters.
- Work with and manage external legal counsel when necessary.
Intellectual Property / Data Management:
- Protect and administer the Group’s intellectual property, proprietary information, and personal data.
Corporate Governance:
- Draft and review corporate documents, including shareholder and board resolutions.
- Track and administer key agreements with principals.
- Formulate and implement policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
Compliance Monitoring and Training:
- Conduct staff training on legal policies and procedures such as personal data protection, anti-money laundering, and the code of business conduct and ethics.
- Monitor and audit the compliance of these policies and procedures across the Group
Additional Duties:
- Perform any other suitable duties as assigned by the Management.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Master of Laws (LLM), with Second Upper Class Honours or above.
· Admission to the Singapore Bar is mandatory.
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in legal practice, ideally in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal roles.
- Strong knowledge of Singapore and regional laws in China, Australia, and Indonesia.
- Proven track record of drafting, negotiating, and managing legal agreements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage and work effectively with external legal counsel.
Are you ready for a challenging and exciting endeavour that will require the investment of a lot of hard work, dedication and all your experience? Are you ready to bring your skills and competencies to support the establishment and enhancement of our client’s business? If yes, you might be exactly the new team member they are looking for!
Please submit your updated and comprehensive CV in MS WORD FORMAT ONLY (NOT PDF) with full career details, stating current or last drawn salary with full breakdown such as base, incentives, AWS, etc. and expected salary, contact details, educational qualifications, working experiences, reasons for leaving each past employment(s) and availability date to:
What our client offers
Our client offers an attractive remuneration package, a fast-paced and exciting working environment and provide challenging opportunities for career advancement. They care about their employees. They are not just an employer. They are a Team. They do not just offer you a job, they offer you a career. By joining their team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for customers, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic and fast-growing organization.
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Thank You!
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with our client. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Therefore, only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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