Total 17 Senior Executive corporate counsel job vacancies in Legal / Public / Security category in Singapore

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts: including but not limited to dealer/distributor agreements, bank facility and security documents, procurement contracts, service agreements, tenancy agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure that all business practices comply with local and international laws, rules, regulations, and industry guidelines. Stay updated on evolving regulations that impact the Group’s operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Risk Assessment: Identify, assess, and communicate potential legal risks. Provide strategic recommendations to minimize legal exposure and protect the Group's interests.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Advise on dispute management and lead the Group’s response to legal actions or claims, managing litigation and negotiations to a successful resolution.
• Intellectual Property (IP) and Proprietary Information: Oversee and manage the Group’s IP portfolio, ensuring robust protection and administration of trademarks, patents, and proprietary information.

2. Contracts & Compliance Management

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Administer and track key agreements with principals, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely renewals and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Corporate Governance: Draft and review corporate documents, including shareholder and board resolutions, to ensure legal soundness and alignment with business objectives.
• Compliance Policies & Procedures: Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs in line with regulatory requirements and data protection, anti-money laundering (AML), and business ethics.
• Training and Education: Design and deliver training sessions for staff on relevant legal issues such as compliance with personal data protection laws, AML, and the Group’s code of conduct to promote a culture of legal awareness and ethical behavior.

3. Intellectual Property & Data Management

• Intellectual Property Protection: Safeguard the Group’s intellectual property rights, ensuring proper registration, maintenance, and defense of trademarks, patents, and other proprietary assets.
• Data Privacy: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (such as PDPA), developing policies to manage personal data in line with best practices and legal obligations.
• Confidentiality & Proprietary Information: Develop and enforce protocols to protect the confidentiality of sensitive business information and proprietary data.

4. Leadership & External Counsel Management

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to deliver sound legal advice aligned with the Group’s business goals. Provide leadership and guidance to junior legal staff and support other departments in legal matters.
• External Counsel: Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring that outsourced legal work is efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with the Group’s goals.

5. Strategic Support & Business Initiatives

• Business Support: Provide legal input on business strategies, partnerships, joint ventures, and new business initiatives, ensuring that the legal perspective is integral to business decision-making.
• Tender & Fleet Sales Support: Assist in legal aspects of fleet sales and tender processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Regional Support: Provide legal guidance for the Group’s international ventures ensuring compliance with local regulations and managing cross-border legal issues.

6. Other Duties

• Ad-Hoc Responsibilities: Undertake any additional duties or projects as assigned by Management to support the Group’s legal and strategic objectives.

Key Competencies:

• Legal Expertise: Strong background in corporate, commercial, and contract law, with a proven ability to navigate complex legal frameworks in multiple jurisdictions.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to provide strategic legal insights that drive business outcomes while mitigating risks.
• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with external partners, customers, and legal professionals to secure favorable outcomes for the Group.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and managing legal risks to safeguard the Group’s interests.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, able to lead legal teams, collaborate with senior management, and communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized institution; admission to the Singapore Bar or an equivalent jurisdiction is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-9 years of experience in commercial law, ideally within a multinational corporation or law firm, with exposure to commercial law, contract negotiation, and compliance.
• Experience in managing external legal counsel and overseeing regional legal matters in multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of local and international regulations, including compliance, IP, and data protection laws.

Our client, a strong player in the Energy and Gas sector, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to lead their Legal department and guide the team of junior Legal staff

Role:

• Drafting, reviewing, and assisting in the execution of contracts such as Sales & Purchase, Derivative Transactions based on ISDA agreements, Time Charter Party agreements

• Collaborate with other departments and provide advice on contractual, financial, and commercial risks

• Develop Legal strategies and solutions through research of laws and regulations

• Understand and mitigate risks based on the nature of business

• Assist in the management of disputes including litigation and arbitration

• Conduct relevant trainings to Traders and Operators

• Preparation of necessary internal documents such as KYC, invoices, etc

• Lead and guide the junior Legal staff

• Work with and supervise external counsels

• Any ad-hoc assignments required

Requirements:

• Possesses a Bachelor of Laws minimally

• Singapore Bar admission with 5 years PQE will be an advantage

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar industry handling trading of commodities

• Strong skill in drafting and negotiating contracts

• Willingness to be hands-on in contract and invoicing management

• Respectful, honest, and possess integrity

If you are interested in this role, please send your profile with expected salary to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.
EA Licence Number: 90C3026
Personnel Registration Number: R22105483
Lin Kai Wei

You will play a pivotal role in managing, leading, and guiding a small team of junior staff while overseeing a range of responsibilities, including the following:

Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

Handle, review, draft, and assist in the execution of contracts related to:

• Sales and purchase of natural resources such as LNG.
• Derivative transactions based on ISDA agreements.
• Time charter party agreements for LNG ships.
• Other contract related matters.

Prepare necessary documentation to implement transactions, such as KYC documents, invoices, internal decision-making documents, and other relevant materials.

Legal Strategy Development:

Engage in legal work to develop strategies and solutions, especially in high-risk situations requiring quick assessments of alternatives through research, ideation, or relevant documentation.

Provide advice to other departments on contractual, commercial and financial risks associated with trading transactions and develop commercial solutions where applicable.

Collaboration with External Legal Teams:

Supervise, coordinate, and collaborate on legal work outsourced to external law firms.

Risk Management:

Understand, identify, and mitigate risks related to energy trading transactions, including market risk, operational risk, and others.

Dispute Resolution:

Provide assistance and advice in managing disputes, including litigation and arbitration, involving counterparties or external stakeholders.

Educate and advise traders and operators on such developments.

General Legal Support:

Provide effective and timely advice on laws and regulations in Singapore affecting business operations, including those arising from corporate structures and business models.

Stay informed about the latest legal and regulatory developments in Singapore and the LNG trading industry affecting the business.

Minimize contractual risks for the company (if qualified).

Liaise with parent company in Japan to provide commercial and legal advice and/or highlight key legal and contractual risks on operations issues and disputes

Perform ad-hoc assignments as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Legal Studies; a Master of Laws is advantageous.
• Substantial practice experience in a law firm or corporate environment is highly advantageous.
• At least 3 years of experience handling contracts and documentation for trading, sales, and purchase of commodities, with a focus on international transactions in LNG or oil and gas markets (job title and compensation package shall commensurate based on experience and skills).
• Willingness and ability to be hands-on in contract management as well as invoicing management, including but not limited to drafting and reviewing in support of junior legal staff
• Experience working with Japanese companies is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore law is highly advantageous but not required .
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Proficiency in Japanese or other Asian languages is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analytical skills.
• Solid business acumen and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams, including collaboration with the parent company in Japan.
• Ability to identify and escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• High accountability with a sense of urgency and priority management.
• Respectful and inclusive in a multicultural work environment.
• Honesty, integrity, and a commitment to ethical practices.
• Ability to develop process-driven solutions for recurring issues is advantageous.

• Provides legal advice and support to Management, business and other leaders on engagements, transactions, issues and challenges relating to the specified functional area or legal discipline.
• Takes the lead in the above engagements and transactions with external parties including regulators, or when assigned.
• Provides functional area or legal discipline expertise and counsel to other legal practitioners.
• Helps to develop and implement initiatives, programs and tools to enhance the level of proficiency of stakeholders including other legal practitioners in the same functional area/legal discipline, and to share know-how.
• Contributes to the development, implementation and update of related policies, systems and processes working with other members of the internal legal community and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to optimize legal risk management within the functional area or legal discipline.
• Provides legal support in commercial and legal negotiations.
• Works closely with other departments or functions to contribute to the revision of and advise on the development of governance, business and operations.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Substantial skillsets and experience within a specific functional area or legal discipline, in organizations of similar scale and complexity.
• Good insights and know-how to optimize risk management within the specific functional area or legal discipline.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and skilled at providing advice and legal solutions carrying significant impact.
• Proactive approach with strong planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with a good commercial understanding.
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Strong people skills and excellent work ethic.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law.
• May carry specialist qualifications or certifications in specific functional area(s) or legal discipline(s).

Required Experience:

• Advanced demonstrated experience in a similar role within a related environment.
• Advanced demonstrated experience advising and providing solutions to highly complex and legal-technical issues and challenges.
• Advanced demonstrated experienced in the development of related programs, policies, frameworks and structures to manage the specific functional area or legal discipline at the required scale and complexity.
• Advanced experience working with Management and other internal / external stakeholders.

Senior Legal Counsel (Tech, Gaming)

We are currently engaged by my client, who is a leader in mobile gaming that has captivated more than 20 million of players worldwide.

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiation of contracts related to the company’s business
• Providing support and legal advice in relation to corporate matters
• Liaising with external counsels and advisors
• Contract review and Management
• Participation in various projects with the Compliance, Commercial and Finance teams
• Providing legal advice on matters relating to intellectual property rights, data protection, general commercial and contract law matters and dispute resolution
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda or legal analysis for internal stakeholders
• Providing day-to-day legal support to the Management and other teams in the company, such as Marketing, Product and Tech teams
• This role will report directly to the CEO for all legal matters across SEA region

What you’ll bring to the role:

• At least 7 years PQE (qualified in Singapore, US, UK or other comparable common law jurisdiction)
• Legal and regulatory compliance experience in-house or in law firms
• Prior regional experience working on related matters in the technology field will be a plus
• Keen interest and good understanding of developments in the internet, technology-related space
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
• Proactive approach and ability to handle matters independently

Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

www.dadaconsultants.com

EA Registration Number: R1878287

Business Registration Number: 201735941W.

Licence Number: 18S9037

The purpose of this role is to provide independent, commercially focused legal advice to a specific business unit or specialism, ensuring effective risk mitigation for the organisation. The role involves representing the company by offering legal guidance, enhancing legal principles, providing strategic solutions to management, and proactively addressing concerns, risks, and liabilities across the organisation. Additionally, the role requires the ability to manage legal matters autonomously.

Responsibilities:

• Anticipate and identify legal issues, providing counsel to management for strategic development and solutions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external parties, leveraging expertise to resolve legal inquiries effectively.
• Participate in implementing legal strategies to manage and mitigate risks in alignment with business objectives.
• Advise senior leaders on legal matters, assessing risks and recommending solutions within a specific business segment.
• Contribute to team results, collaborating with internal partners and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop awareness of legal risk and a risk management culture within the business.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, internal policies, and procedures.
• Identify and evaluate legal risks, recommending proactive solutions to mitigate risks and limit liability.
• Manage legal projects by defining scope, delegating tasks, and ensuring successful implementation.
• Share knowledge and actively seek development opportunities while promoting diversity and inclusion principles.

Work Experience:

Necessary Work Experience includes:

• Significant relevant experience.

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Experience in litigation and employment law.
• Experience as in-house counsel.
• Experience in a full-service in-house legal environment.
• Regulatory and/or insurance sector experience.
• Some post admission experience working as a solicitor/corporate lawyer.

Qualifications:

Necessary Qualifications include:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Certifications as a lawyer.

• Greenfield renewables projects, PPA & EPC, Project Development
• Expansionary, Team-based role
• Worldclass, collaborative and nurturing environment

The Role:

Our client is a renowned MNC and seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team. You will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal guidance and support for the operations in the Region. Your primary focus will revolve around business development, PPA, project development, the full spectrum of greenfield renewables projects including their construction and operation, and collaborating on JVs and partnerships. In addition, you will actively participate in M&A transactions, engage in diverse financing activities, and ensure vigilant oversight and management of the existing assets in the Region.

This is an exciting opportunity for career development to join a brand-name organization. The firm has a good culture and excellent onboarding experience.

Requirements:

• At least 6 PQE with experience of the jurisdictions of the Region and in the energy sector (with, ideally, part of this experience in a law firm).
• Qualified in Singapore or other common law jurisdictions
• Experience required in PPA, Front end drafting, project development and financing, renewables projects, JVs, M&A.
• Be able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Proficiency in another foreign language will be an advantage

Alternatively, if you are looking for Private Practice or In-House roles, feel free to send your resume to Raiza via [email protected] or to Linus Choo [email protected]

EA Personnel No R1216328
BeathChapman Pte Ltd
Licence No 16S8112

The Opportunity

Adobe is not your average tech company. We develop the tools and technologies that empower creative people to tell their stories and fuel digital transformations for all of your favorite brands.

Join us as a member of Adobe’s Privacy Office and Cybersecurity Legal team (“POCL”), to provide legal advice on privacy and security issues as POCL’s subject matter authority for the Asia Pacific Region (APAC). You’ll work closely with colleagues across the globe on groundbreaking issues and will have the opportunity to influence how we continue to develop our privacy and security programs. Bring your passion for security and privacy law and your best ideas!

What you’ll do

• Serve as subject matter expert on APAC privacy and security law within POCL, and with other partners across the company.
• Coordinate and drive cross-stakeholder alignment and provide region specific advice regarding privacy and security in a variety of workstreams including marketing, data governance, and public policy.
• Partner with our global incident response team) and serve as APAC regional lead on the POCL incident response team, leading legal efforts in APAC, including drafting and coordinating notification obligations, as-needed.
• Monitor, analyze, and drive operationalization and compliance efforts related to privacy and security-related legislative and regulatory developments across APAC.
• Work with our Government Relations team and a variety of industry groups to proactively influence privacy and security legislation and regulations across APAC.
• Partner with Adobe’s global sales legal teams to support negotiation efforts related to privacy and security topics, including by developing trainings and resources, with a special focus on our APAC-based customers and obligations.
• Support the review, development, and maintenance of applicable policies and standards related to privacy and security, and work as part of a cross-functional team to deliver outstanding privacy and data protection training initiatives throughout Adobe.
• Coordinate responses to APAC regulatory investigations and engagements concerning privacy and security-related matters.

Minimum qualifications

• Qualified attorney with at least 8 years of practice in a law firm or in-house with a focus on APAC privacy and security Law.
• Experience running multiple, high-priority projects and advancing complex projects.
• Experience conducting legal analysis for and engaging with privacy and security incident response efforts. Preference for experience in the APAC region.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with all levels of the organization, emphasizing what’s important and simplifying complex legal issues for non-lawyer audiences.
• Problem-solving prowess with excellent legal and business judgment.
• A business-friendly and flexible teammate who thinks creatively.
• This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 3 days a week in an Adobe office in either Singapore, Nodia, India, or Sydney, Australia.

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Legal Counsel to join their team. This is a pivotal newly created role that offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes legal matters within a multinational corporate environment, particularly in major gas/LNG and renewable energy EPC projects, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Project finance, JVAs and EPC contracts.

The successful candidate will provide legal advice throughout project lifecycles, manage disputes, and contribute to general corporate legal matters. You will also provide expert legal advice, negotiation support, and oversight in drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents, including project finance agreements, contracts, and project documentation.

Requirements:

• LLB (Hons), admitted to the Singapore Bar or Commonwealth Jurisdictions
• At least 12 to 15 years PQE or of relevant experience preferably experience in Solar Renewable projects, EPC and Project finance, EPCC.
• Prior or current industry experience in large industrial groups or Petrochemicals, O&G industries is an advantage
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive team player attitude, capable of working independently and quickly understanding various businesses.

Alternatively, if you are looking for Private Practice or In-House roles, feel free to send your resume to Raiza via [email protected] or to Linus Choo [email protected]

EA Personnel No R1216328
BeathChapman Pte Ltd
Licence No 16S8112

JOB SUMMARY

• Provide transactional legal support for GCM Lending and Leveraged Acquisition Finance matters throughout the Group’s offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy

• Lead and take responsibility for providing legal advice, guidance and support to the Global Credit Markets business and associated stakeholders on all legal matters.
• Develop thought leadership capability as a member of the Global Credit Markets Legal team.

Business

• Ensure that regulatory reform/changes are appropriately assessed and managed from a Global Credit Markets Legal perspective.
• Maintain close relationships with appropriate stakeholders (including the Global Credit Markets product Business Head, relevant individuals in the Global Credit Markets product business team, relevant individuals within the COO function and other relevant Global Credit Markets representatives) and provide them with legal advice, guidance and support.
• Providing GCM Lending related legal advice with respect to GCM Lending products.
• Provide transactional and documentation support to GCM Lending business in Asia having regard to Product Programme Authorisation (PPG)/Country Addenda (CA) parameters and, if applicable, the Group’s minimum standards and guidance for the relevant product(s) or service(s).
• Act as lead lawyer for complex multi-jurisdictional GCM transactions in Asia, collaborating with the relevant regional and/or country Head of Legal to provide seamless support to the business.
• Work with Product and other stakeholders to structure and define parameters for new products and initiatives and develop template legal documentation.

Processes

• Provide assurance to the Global Credit Markets legal team on the management of legal enforceability risk within the context of the relevant risk management system in place at the time.

People & Talent

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s values and Code of Conduct.
• Promote high standards and continuing improvement across the team supporting Global Credit Markets.

​​​​​​​Risk Management

• Have an appreciation for where the management of legal enforceability risk fits within the overall risk appetite of the Bank.
• Establish, maintain and manage effective global processes (including training, advice and support) to ensure that policies, procedures and standards addressing legal risk are effectively implemented in respect of Global Credit Markets in a context appropriate to the relevant risk management system in place at the time.

Governance

• Ensure that any papers being tabled by Legal at any relevant governance committees have been reviewed from a Global Credit Markets Legal perspective.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across the Standard Chartered Group. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Lead the Global Credit Markets team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles.
• Effectively collaborate, identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters

Key Stakeholders

• Regional General Counsels
• Global Credit Markets Legal members
• The Head of Global Credit Markets and all other members of Global Credit Markets businesses.
• Appropriate colleagues in other functions such as CFCC, Audit, Operational Risk, Credit and Tax.
• External law firms.

Other Responsibilities

• Lead from a Global Credit Markets Legal perspective on any bank-wide projects requiring input.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 8+ years experience with a strong legal background
• Qualified to practice as a solicitor/attorney or barrister/advocate.
• Experience in private practice or in-house of managing complex legal issues.
• Understanding of risk management techniques.
• Exemplary integrity, ethics, independence and resilience.
• Completion of Group Mandatory e-learnings

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Legal proficiency
• Transactional and Documentation support
• Risk Management

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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Our client is a prominent and global player in the Maritime Sector. There is now a need for the business to hire an experienced legal professional to be part of their dynamic legal team as their Senior Legal Counsel covering the APAC Region.

Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory:

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on a broad range of legal matters, including corporate governance, commercial transactions, and compliance, with respect to project financing in support of the Company’s existing and prospective global business.
• Negotiate, structure, draft and finalize finance agreements including revolving loan facilities, asset finance, hedging contracts and associated term sheets.
• Advise and review, existing contractual arrangements involved in international shipping.
• Analyze and interpret complex legal issues, assessing the impact on business operations and recommending actionable solutions.
• Manage budget, instruct and coordinate with external counsels on a need-be basis.
• Mentor and guide junior legal staff (Co Secs), fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
• Support the legal department’s development by sharing knowledge and encouraging best practices globally.

Qualifications:

• Education: Law degree from an accredited institution. A legal practice certificate from a common law country or other relevant jurisdiction. Dual qualification is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant legal experience, ideally within a corporate legal department or a large law firm.
• Skills:
  • Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
  • Deep knowledge of contract law, corporate law, compliance, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Proactive, business-oriented approach with a focus on problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Get to Know the Team:

We are looking for an experienced and Senior Legal Counsel to join our M&A Legal team.

Get to Know the Role:

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will manage M&A transactions from beginning to closure and beyond, ensuring each step aligns with our corporate goals. Your role is critical in building relationships with internal stakeholders and managing complex projects.

You will report to the Head of Transactions (M&A).

You will be onsite and based in the One North office.

The Critical Tasks You will Perform:

• You will provide legal support, including deal structuring, drafting, and negotiating term sheets.
• You will oversee external transaction counsel and manage deal budgets.
• You will collaborate with teams, including Grab country counsel, compliance, tax, and HR teams.
• You will manage transactions by guiding due diligence, reviewing transaction documents, participating in negotiations, and advising on post-closing matters.
• You will support complex, high-profile, and "high-stakes" legal matters as they arise within the company.

Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Position Title of Manager: Head of Legal Diagnostics, APAC

Summary of the position:

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support and advice to the Roche Diagnostics’ business in the Asia Pacific region. He/she will also collaborate closely with stakeholders, including leaders, business teams, and corporate functions, on projects and initiatives. A key member of Roche’s APAC Legal Network, he/she will contribute actively to various communities of practice and working groups.

Main tasks of the position

• Support legal matters pertaining to the APAC region, including structuring, negotiating, and advising on commercial transactions, and collaborating with policy, regulatory, business, and product teams to review and shape legislation.
• Deliver subject matter expertise by advising on a wide range of legal issues, including corporate and commercial matters, corporate governance, employment law, intellectual property and technology law, digital product licence terms and conditions, data protection and privacy law, biotech law, competition law, tax law, risk and contract management, and dispute resolution.
• Product owner of the APAC Legal Leaders Forum, in terms of driving agenda creation, organisation, and planning.
• Build capabilities through legal training and awareness activities, and designing and refining governance frameworks, policies, and processes.
• Coordinate and monitor legal matters handled by outside counsels, and ensure that the legal panel is updated based on organisational needs.
• Contribute to communities of practice and working groups.
• Mentor and guide other professionals in the APAC Legal Network.

Qualifications of the position:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Law & Bar License
• Professional experience/duration: Bar Qualification
• Specialist knowledge: Previous experience working in the medical devices industry will be well regarded.
• Traveling is required due to the job nature

Leadership Skills:

You are also responsible for building, and then providing effective matrix leadership for a regional team. Doing so in a manner that is consistent with the Roche Values and leadership capabilities. You will seek to inspire and lead your regional team team to create transformative solutions, and to influence their prioritisation and uptake in the wider organisation, in order to ensure that customer solutions are at the forefront of Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific and deliver its optimal contribution to the Roche Diagnostics Vision.

Mindset

The Roche Operating Principles:

• Put patients first
• Follow the science
• Act as one team
• Embrace differences
• Accelerate learning
• Simplify radically
• Make impact now
• Think long term

The Senior Legal Counsel is expected to demonstrate the Roche Operating Principles and contribute to the Roche Group.

• Greenfield renewables projects, PPA & EPC, Project Development
• Expansionary, Team-based role
• Worldclass, collaborative and nurturing environment

The Role:

Our client is a renowned MNC and seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team. You will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal guidance and support for the operations in the Region. Your primary focus will revolve around business development, PPA, project development, the full spectrum of greenfield renewables projects including their construction and operation, and collaborating on JVs and partnerships. In addition, you will actively participate in M&A transactions, engage in diverse financing activities, and ensure vigilant oversight and management of the existing assets in the Region.

This is an exciting opportunity for career development to join a brand-name organization. The firm has a good culture and excellent onboarding experience.

Requirements:

• At least 6 PQE with experience of the jurisdictions of the Region and in the energy sector (with, ideally, part of this experience in a law firm).
• Qualified in Singapore or other common law jurisdictions
• Experience required in PPA, Front end drafting, project development and financing, renewables projects, JVs, M&A.
• Be able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Proficiency in another foreign language will be an advantage

Alternatively, if you are looking for Private Practice or In-House roles, feel free to send your resume to Raiza via [email protected] or to Linus Choo [email protected]

EA Personnel No R1216328
BeathChapman Pte Ltd
Licence No 16S8112

Description

Some careers shine brighter than others

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Global Legal plays an important role in protecting the Group’s reputation by helping to future-proof the organisation through robust legal risk and issue advisory. Responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to senior management and all global businesses and functions, the team offers a diverse range of legal skills, jurisdictional experience and practice specialisms across all countries and territories in which our businesses operate.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Senior Legal Counsel - Market and Securities Services.

Principal Responsibilities

• The role-holder will be part of the legal team that provides legal advice and support to the Global Markets (GM) business and the Securities Services (SSv) business
• Provide legal support in respect of GM and SSv products and initiatives (including digital innovation, and development of digital platforms, services and products)
• Develop and maintain legal and contractual templates
• Liaising with external counsel when necessary and in a cost-effective manner
• Provide legal support to and collaborate with other functions and teams (such as Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Global Legal Services) that support the GM business and the SSv business
• Participate in and provide legal support for various local and regional projects and initiatives
• Perform Legal function’s role as the second line of defence in the Group’s risk management framework and partnering the GM business and the SSv business in Singapore in addressing non-legal issues and risks (such as reputational risk and conduct risk)
• Attending and presenting at various risk and fiduciary forums, steering committees, board meetings (as required).
• Liaise on a regular basis across the relevant business areas and functions and with Legal function regionally and globally (as needed)

The GM business covers:

• OTC derivatives transactions and other GM products and initiatives
• Assisting with GM documentation (such as drafting and reviewing ISDA Master Agreements, trade confirmations and product term sheets)

The SSv business covers:

• Direct Custody and Clearing
• Global Custody
• Investor Services
• Real Estate Investment Trusts
• Trustee and Fiduciary Services
• Fund Services.

General responsibilities for the role:

• To be the accountable lawyer to the executives of the area on all material legal issues that the business faces
• Execute against relevant policies and procedures for the relevant area of coverage to ensure that Legal's role in the second line of defence can be executed
• Advising relevant Management on non-standard legal, and conduct and reputational risks
• Evaluating and responding to changes in legal and regulatory requirements as they arise
• Provide expert and professional legal advice, guidance and support to ensure that the legal and reputational risk of the relevant area are identified, reported and mitigated
• Identify new legal, regulatory and market developments that can affect business activities, and educate our business teams on how these developments may affect their business
• Ensure senior legal management is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise
• Maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with business managers, stakeholders and the Global Legal function
• Recommend selection of panel law firms and other appropriate external parties

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer with at least 7 years' relevant experience (in-house and/or private practice)
• Experienced and confident practitioner
• Great sense of ownership and servicing mindset to ensure efficient and effective customer service processes
• Ability to handle a diverse range of issues, deal with new or unexpected situations and work under pressure
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and strong inter-personal skills Excellent negotiation and drafting skills and will have demonstrated the ability to take initiative and apply good commercial and legal judgment
• Up-to-date knowledge of developments in own industry sector
• Lateral thinking/problem solving
• A collaborative teammate, but also a self-starter who is able to work independently with an entrepreneurial drive

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of the role is to consistently deliver high quality legal services to the CFD and Stockbroking business of CMC Markets in Singapore, and from time-to-time other businesses within the APAC region.

• Assisting Head of Legal (UK) and the wider Senior Management team to deliver the Group’s objectives.
• Line management responsibility for paralegals, trainees and legal counsels engaged by the Legal Team. Carrying out 1-2-1 catchups and appraisals (on an informal basis and, where required, formal basis).
• Assisting with drafting the monthly board report and accompanying documentation.
• Liaising with Global Legal Team to ensure important information is shared.
• Assisting with the provision of invoicing and budgeting information to the Finance Team.
• Assisting the Tax team with engagement letters and other work as required.
• Assisting the Finance / Treasury team with loans, engagement letters and other financing arrangements (such as facility agreements).
• Assisting with Prime Brokerage documentation, including ISDA documentation.
• Assisting Compliance with complaints (where required), financial promotions regulatory issues and rule changes that may affect CMC’s terms of business.
• Assisting the Operations Team with any project work relating to retail and corporate applications.
• Assisting CMC’s Partners and institutional business including the management and updating of global legal advice and due diligence. This will also involve negotiation of agreements with 3rd parties.
• Assist Marketing with ad-hoc agreements and reviewing marketing content.
• Drafting and amending Terms of Business for our Next Generation platform globally, ensuring compliance with both local regulation and law.
• Assisting with the expansion of Singapore business and cross border considerations, such as new branch openings, and new product offerings
• IP and IT projects and transactions, market data licences (including negotiation with exchanges) renewals, SOWs.
• To provide best practice legal and transaction management support and advice to CMC businesses and to manage external legal advisers for value and to best effect.
• To mitigate legal risk to the fullest extent possible and to safeguard the best interests and reputation of CMC Markets at all times.

Principle Accountabilities

• To provide legal and transaction management support and advice to specific Singapore businesses and functions.
• To ensure that legal risk is mitigated to the fullest extent possible and that legal issues are at all times addressed in accordance with best practice.
• To manage external advisers to best effect, keeping costs to a minimum without compromising the quality of legal advice received. Monitoring the level of service provided and maintaining a record for future reference.
• To provide general legal support and advice to CMC businesses and other support and control functions as required on a case-by-case basis.
• To have a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and the issues and legal developments that relate to CMC’s business.
• To foster an inclusive environment within the workplace.

General

• Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training
• When dealing with all customers, clients or colleagues ensure that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Practicing solicitor qualified in Singapore, with a minimum of 8 years’ post qualification experience.
• Experience and knowledge in local laws is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a concise manner.
• Excellent organisation, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work well autonomously and as part of the team, assuming managerial responsibilities where appropriate.
• Solid understanding of the laws and regulations that cover the financial services industry.

Desirable

• A Singapore qualified lawyer, but lawyers from other jurisdictions with extensive experience of Singapore laws and regulations will be considered.
• General corporate and commercial experience required. Experience in the financial services industry preferred but not essential.
• CFD and/or stockbroking product knowledge an advantage, but not required.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and drafting skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and with other staff in the business.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability and desire to understand the technical side of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Gas/LNG and Renewable Energy Contracts and LNG SPA Drafting, Review and Negotiation
-Drafting, review and negotiation of contracts, including relating to major gas/LNG and renewable energy projects and LNG SPAs.
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a variety of engineering, procurement and construction-related contracts.
- Provide legal support and advice throughout the entire life cycle of large-scale projects: NDAs, bidding/ tendering, contract negotiations and execution phase of large-scale projects (e.g. responding to variation and extension of time claims, claim for liquidated damages etc.).
- Provide sound advice on possible legal risks and provide mitigation solutions for various issues.
- Handle a broad range of general corporate and commercial matters such as drafting, reviewing and negotiating various types of contracts with a view to providing legal advice in order to finalise contracts while protecting the interests of the company.

Conduct of Arbitration, Litigation & Disputes Management
- Strategise and manage disputes, contentious/litigious matters with external counsel and Pacific Energy group management team.
- Experience in supporting M&A transactions, investments and other strategic corporate transactions will be advantageous.
- Any ad hoc projects as required.
- Ensure that internal group legal policies and guidelines are understood and implemented; providing training to internal clients and colleagues.

CANDIDATE PROFILE SUMMARY
- LL.B or equivalent Singapore, English or common-law country qualified lawyer from a reputable university.
- Minimum 12 - 15 years PQE, with solid track record / prior experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts relating to gas/LNG and renewable energy projects and LNG SPAs.
- Experience in handling infrastructure project disputes / claims and dispute resolution processes. Experience in working on large-scale projects in the SEA region will be an advantage.
- Must have a strong academic record, analytical and research skills.
- Experience gained either from a reputable international law firm, or in-house position in a multinational company is highly desirable. Candidates with international experience are preferred.
- Exposed to regional work and diverse business operations.
- Mature, resilient, high energy, able to relate with senior management and provide sound legal advice.
- Must be able to deal with a demanding internal client base, including being able to prioritize, handle multiple matters effectively and meeting tight deadlines when required.
- Must be self-motivated, have initiative, problem-solve, take ownership of deals with the ability to work independently, and yet be a strong team player.
- Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be quick thinking, meticulous and commercially- minded.
- Hands – on, attention to details and adaptable. Able to work and interact with various cultures.