Total 7 corporate counsel job vacancies in Legal / Public / Security category in d14 geylang eunos

With a high degree of autonomy, you will be supporting the legal function within the Wise group to help take the business to the next level, including:

• Working closely and building relationships with multiple business units across the Company and across our APAC markets (Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan and other regions in APAC) and Gulf markets to advise on a wide range of legal matters and ad hoc problems, including licensing, market entry and partnerships
• Structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements with banking/payments partners, outsourced service providers and suppliers
• Understanding the real risks to the business and providing practical advice to Product and Expansion teams. Supporting Product and Expansion teams on changes to our customer agreement for new services or new market entry
• Supporting initiatives relating to governance within the group with close support from Group Co Sec
• Liaising with external counsel where required
• Advising on the legal rights and duties of subsidiary companies and their directors in the APAC region
• Working with the Legal team (based in Singapore, London, New York and Estonia) to support the wider needs of the company
• Staying up to date on legal developments in APAC and advising on future-looking initiatives
• Mentoring and upskilling relevant directors, officers and teams, making life simple and easy

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Define your path to success - you’ll have the freedom and responsibility to help shape what is needed and then make it happen
• Build something for the future - we are continuing to grow rapidly and your work will be crucial in growing and maturing one of the companies of our time
• Inspire with your ideas, knowledge and self-starting attitude

A bit about you:

We are looking for someone passionate about fintech or finance and with an eye on the future. You will ideally have :

• Minimum 4-5 years of previous firm or in-house experience in APAC, focusing on payments, financial services or technology. Experience in the Gulf region would be a plus
• Proven experience with commercial contract structuring, drafting, and negotiation
• Understand how to balance between maturity in corporate governance and operations, and the practical considerations of fast growth and scaling
• Have a track record in project management and clear communication, including being able to focus people behind a common goal and make the complex simple.
• Focus on impact, through trusted relationships
• Have a get-it-done, collaborative approach to problem solving and an ability to seek creative, innovative solutions for complex matters
• Maintain a sense of camaraderie and good humour while under pressure and working to tight deadlines
• Well-organised and able to manage and prioritise numerous projects simultaneously
• Flexible and agile, and able to adapt to changing demands
• Have professionalism and high integrity

What we offer in return:

This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of Legal based in our Singapore office. Find out more about our benefits here.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, come help us build a beautiful future of money without borders!

Responsibilities

• Render sound and timely legal advice on various matters
• Handle contract review, drafting and vetting, legislation matters, conduct legal and extra-legal research
• Conduct legal trainings for staff
• Handle knowledge management
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by Head (Legal)

Requirements

• Professional qualifications in law, called to the Bar
• Experience in legal work in private and/or public sectors

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

The role will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to the company, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing legal risks. Involves advising on a wide range of legal issues.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice and support to the company.

2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.

3. Ensure that all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations and align with the company’s policies.

4. Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Identify potential legal risks and provide strategies to mitigate them.

6. Manage and resolve legal disputes.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

2. Minimum 2years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a focus on corporate, commercial.

3. Bi-language preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, revise, and evaluate contracts for the company's operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Manage and resolve various legal disputes, including lawsuits and arbitrations, in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for the company’s business activities and provide strategies to mitigate potential risks.
• Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal advice to different departments within the company on a wide range of issues, including corporate governance, employment law, and intellectual property.
• Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Perform other legal tasks and projects as assigned by the department.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Law from a recognized university, preferably with education completed in Singapore.
• At least two years of experience working in a law firm or corporate legal department. Experience in the internet or technology industry is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s legal and regulatory environment. Knowledge of Malaysian law is a plus.
• Excellent command of both Chinese and English, with the ability to use both as working languages.
• Strong logical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a meticulous work attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• High sense of responsibility and professional ethics.

Company Description

Our client is a rising star within the technology data centres space. Due to business expansion, they are looking for a Legal Counsel to be part of their APAC regional team here in Singapore.

Role Description

As a Legal Counsel, you are responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents and providing holistic risk assessment and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the company. You will be supporting the development and implementation of group legal strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s general business strategy.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 4-8 years of PQE within technology sector
• Strong team player and good business sense.
• Possesses strong legal technical expertise as well as exceptional business acumen and people skills.
• Hands on at work and can be independent in managing complex projects whilst still working as part of a team.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Executive Compass Pte Ltd. Co. Registration no.: 202400973R | EA Licence no.: 24S2107 | Reg No. R1766086

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At Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, we drive Singapore’s future economic growth with our technical expertise and global networks. We are an innovation agency that works with others to foster a vibrant IP and innovation ecosystem where today’s ideas become tomorrow’s assets.

To achieve this, we will offer go-getting individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organization, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values. We invest heavily in our people so that they get the development and exposure they need to succeed. IPOS is a great place to work, learn and belong.

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, resourceful, and pro-active candidate to join the Legal Department. You will be part of a team that provides a comprehensive range of legal services and creative solutions for IP-related legal, policy and regulatory issues, playing a key role in shaping Singapore’s innovation and IP landscape. There will be ample opportunities to hone legal skills and gain exposure to public sector work and policymaking.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Legal Department, you will be part of a team that carries out the following:

• Provision of timely, practical and commercially-sound legal advice to business units within IPOS to support their projects or work activities, or value-add to their business or policy objectives.
• Providing advice to the IP Registries on IP legislation and practices
• Assisting with law reform and the translation of the policies of the IP Registries or other business units within IPOS into legislation.
• Represent Singapore for IP chapters in international agreements such as free trade agreements and diplomatic conferences for treaties.
• Provide IP legal support for matters in an international or regional fora, bilateral exchanges, and any bilateral or WTO dispute involving IP elements.
• Provision of specialist IP advice to government agencies on IP issues and practices.

Requirements

• A recognised law degree.
• At least 2 years relevant working experience and called to the Singapore Bar.
• Familiarity with the law, policies and practices in at least one key practice area of IP law, such as Patents, Designs or Copyright.
• Experience in advising on international law matters (whether in relation to disputes, free trade negotiations or issues at multilateral fora) will be advantageous.
• Analytical, independent and self-motivated. Willing to work hard and under pressure and handle a wide range of legal work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in government or a public agency is preferred.

n this position, you will be part of a dynamic and engaged Asia Pacific legal team Maersk’s ambition to be the Global Integrator of Container Logistics. You will be deeply involved in the review, drafting and negotiation of complex commercial contracts, also providing general legal support to the business across the Asia Pacific region. You will act as a dependable legal business partner to internal stakeholders, facilitate business growth with a customer-centric mindset and protect the company's values, interests and reputation at the same time. A high degree of independence, competency and bias for action is expected, as well as the ability to take a pragmatic approach towards problem solving and risk management.

We Offer

We offer you an exciting international career that has a significant impact on the world economy and at a company that plays a pivotal role in world trade. Working together with highly qualified people in a global team with numerous growth opportunities, you will join a diverse, global organisation where you can grow on the job, tap into industry-leading talent development initiatives, enjoy collaborating with your colleagues and broaden your perspective through personal and professional development.

We are proud of our people who define our company’s values, industry leadership, global team culture and customer-centric focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide robust advice and support on reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, with customers, suppliers, business partners and government authorities, etc.
• Act as a trusted business partner in facilitating the commercial team’s assessment of risks and rewards from a legal perspective, whilst safeguarding Maersk’s values, interests and reputation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Maersk’s contracting policies, materials and processes.
• Responsible for engaging and managing of external legal counsel, including legal budget.
• Provide training to (non-legal) colleagues on relevant topics such as commercial contracting.
• Work effectively with other departments and functions such as Corporate Development, Investment & Growth, Finance, Tax, Compliance, etc.

Who we are looking for candidates that represent the following:

• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent), with a minimum of 4 – 5 years of relevant legal experience in private practice at a reputable law firm with international clients and/or in a multinational company. Experience in the logistics industry will be a strong advantage.
• Highly competent in written and spoken English (fluency in the Mandarin language is highly preferred to support business contract in the Chinese market), with strong communication skills including empathy and tact.
• Proficiency in contracting, with demonstrable skill in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Motivated personality that is continuously willing to learn, taking responsibility of one’s own growth and seeking excellence in any performance.
• Able to work independently, yet partner effectively with functional teams from a legal perspective and commercial mindset to find solutions to complex issues.
• Utmost integrity and professionalism in the dispensation of duties in line with company values.
• Flexible to adapt to changing priorities, fast-paced and fluid environments, willing to travel.