Total 4 Senior Executive corporate counsel job vacancies in Singapore, Singapore

About Sleek

Sleek is on a mission to revolutionize how entrepreneurs operate their business. We want to give small business owners peace of mind and the power of online solutions to allow them to focus on what they do best - growing their business. As we work for our thousands of customers, we gather millions of data points about their business, and in turn we transform those into useful, actionable insights and recommendations to accelerate their growth through smart algorithms.

We are a team of 480 builders from 14 countries, with offices in Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK committed to delivering a delightful experience to our clients!

We are looking for an amazingly well-rounded CorpSec Executive to help quickly grow our business in Singapore. You will be forward-thinking, with a desire to work in a progressive, tech-assisted environment.

You must be able to prioritise your tasks and work comfortably under pressure.

Position Duties

The successful candidate will report to the Portfolio Team Manager and the Corporate Secretary Managers. You will be involved in the full-spectrum of corporate secretarial work. This includes:

• Incorporating new companies (private limited, sole proprietorship etc.)
• Transferring corporate secretary appointments for existing companies
• Preparation and drafting of statutory documents (e.g. AGM, EGM, Board Resolution, etc.)
• Other corporate or ad-hoc administrative duties as assigned by the Manager(s)
• Maintaining minutes books and updating records in registers
• Monitoring statutory deadlines

Performance Standards

• Diploma/Degree Holder in the fields of Business Studies/ Law/Administration/Management or equivalent
• Member of SAICSA and/or ACCA/ISCA would be a plus
• Customer centric, a passion for customer excellence
• Willing to be hands-on as and when required
• Willing to work as named secretary for our clients
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act
• Willing to train juniors
• Minimum 4-6 years of work related experience gained in reputable corporate services firms and/or in-house corporate secretarial teams
• Possessing high degree of professionalism and responsibility
• Ability to tackle challenges and meet tight deadlines
• Highly motivated, working independently, eager to learn and keen desire to contribute.
• Detailed oriented and possessing a high degree of professionalism and responsibility.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
  

More about Sleek!

At Sleek, we work in a fast-paced start-up environment. We have a strong culture built around our five core values: Simplicity, Loyalty, Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Kindness. As a deliberately multicultural team, our team comprises more than 21 nationalities and spoken languages.

We consider the company’s success to be a result of committed individual and team efforts, and are looking to onboard talented and creative people who want to make a difference. Corporate social responsibility is a passion, and as an equal opportunity employer we aim at making the world a better place. We are the 1st international incorporation and accounting brand to achieve B Corp certification status, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental impact performance. With a strong commitment to also make Sleek a great place to work, we offer a flexible working environment where we empower every team member to be the best they can be - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age or identity.

If you think you would be a good fit for our mission, we look forward to hearing from you!

Humility and kindness: Humility is a core attribute we hire for, which means we have a culture of not taking ourselves too seriously and being able to laugh. Kindness is also incredibly important. We are committed to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

Flexibility: You’ll be able to work from home [2-3] days per week. If you need to start early or start late to cater to your family or other needs, we don’t mind, so long as you get your work done and proactively communicate. You can also work fully remote from anywhere in the world for 1 month each year

Financial benefits: We pay competitive market salaries and provide staff with generous paid time off and holiday schedules. Additionally, you’ll be able to access our $1,200 pa flexi benefits scheme for home office equipment or health and fitness expenditure.  Certain staff at Sleek are also eligible for our employee share ownership plan and can share in the upside of our stellar growth trajectory as we work toward listing on a prominent stock exchange in the Asia Pacific region.

Personal growth: You’ll get a lot of responsibility and autonomy at Sleek - we move at a fast pace so you’ll be making decisions, making mistakes and learning. There’s also a range of internal and external facing training programmes we run. We’re also at the forefront of utilising AI in our space and are developing a regional centre of AI excellence. It is our intention that if you leave Sleek, you leave as a more well-rounded person and professional.

• The incumbent will be responsible for all company secretarial matters relating to a portfolio of clients.
• The work includes incorporation of new companies, registration of branches and other entities, prepare resolutions and minutes of meetings, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Singapore Companies Act and the provision of advisory services and also manage a portfolio of clients.
• Maintenance of statutory registers and submission of statutory returns to ACRA.

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.

• You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients for the private limited companies and to handle the full spectrum of corporate secretarial tasks such as company incorporations, striking off companies, preparing directors' and shareholders' resolutions and ensuring statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
• You will collaborate closely with clients, their advisers, the colleagues in the local office, and counterparts to continuously meet clients' expectations and maintain strong client relationships, optimizing the work process.
• You will prepare necessary documents for company incorporations in Singapore, handle AGMs, EGMs, board resolutions/meetings, corporate actions and striking off.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining statutory registers, and submitting statutory returns will be part of your responsibilities. You will also file annual returns and financial statements in the new XBRL format.
• You will lodge changes that need to be updated with ACRA upon director’s approval, attend to auditors’ queries on behalf of clients and liaise with them in preparation for statutory audits.
• You will perform certain administrative tasks related to clients or internal procedures and handle ACRA Biz-filing requirements.
• Other ad hoc projects may be assigned as needed.