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Legal Associate

Msi Global Private Limited

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To perform and execute all aspects of in-house legal counsel and company secretary (main or alternate), contracts and procurement management functions of our businesses. You will safeguard our reputation and minimise our exposure to legal, contractual and compliance risks by assuring that the Group and Company comply with laws and statutory requirements in the jurisdictions in which the Group and Company operate, and provide sound and practical legal advice to management and business partners on all relevant matters.


Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal, contractual and procurement topics (labour law, partnerships, local and international ventures, corporate finance, etc).
  • Collaborate with Management to devise efficient defence strategies for the best positioning of the
  • Group and the Company.
  • Specify internal governance policies on contracts and procurement, and regularly monitor compliance.
  • Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
  • Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal, contractual and procurement issues.
  • Communicate and negotiate with external parties (clients, vendors, regulators, external counsels, public authorities etc).
  • Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to assure the full legal rights of the group and the company.
  • Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
  • Provide recommendations to the organisation on legal risk while balancing commerciality.
  • Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to staff in the organisation.
  • Conduct your work meticulously and with integrity, reliability and responsibility.
  • Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislations in the jurisdictions in which the Group and the Company operate.
  • Perform corporate secretarial duties through participation in Board/Management Committee meetings, drafting Board/Management Committee papers/resolutions/minutes and ensuring follow through of action items required by the Board of Directors/Management Committees.
  • Support contract and price negotiations, and prepare contract documents and/or agreements with clients, suppliers, business partners, employees and any other relevant parties.
  • Assist with the administrative requirements of the legal team.
  • Participate in special committees and drive projects for process improvement and innovation.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Group and Company.


Job Requirements


  • Recognised degree in law, preferably admitted to the Singapore Bar or qualified to do so. Fresh graduates or those recently called are welcome to apply.
  • Experienced legal executives with a recognised diploma in law and management may be considered.
  • Proven experience as a legal counsel in business environment with a commercial perspective.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate and contract laws, practices and procedures.
  • Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.
  • Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
  • High degree of attention to detail and professional ethics and integrity.
  • Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
  • Strong command of English and the use of Microsoft Office.
  • Proactive and self-motivated individual with a growth mindset and composure under pressure.

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