Legal Counsel

AEM Holdings Ltd. (SGX: AWX) is a Singapore-headquartered global leader in semiconductor and electronics test innovation, listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange. With over 2,200 professionals across R&D and manufacturing sites in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Finland, France, South Korea, and the United States, AEM delivers comprehensive test solutions — spanning system-level, wafer-level, burn-in, and advanced packaging test — to the world's leading semiconductor and AI/HPC companies. Driven by its vision of a Zero Failure World, AEM continues to grow as a trusted partner in next-generation silicon test innovation.

About the Role

AEM is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the General Counsel in a listed-company, international business environment. This role is focused on commercial contracting and advisory work, with exposure to governance, intellectual property and legal operations. It is a high-trust role suited for lawyer who is organised, commercially minded and able to operate independently.

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting and Advisory

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, supply, service and related contracts)
• Provide clear, practical and risk-based legal advice
• Manage contract lifecycle end-to-end
• Escalate higher-risk or non-routine matters appropriately

Governance and Corporate Secretariat

• Maintain governance records including board and shareholder documentation
• Coordinate with corporate secretarial providers across jurisdictions
• Support statutory compliance and listed-company requirements
• Maintain governance trackers and approval records

Intellectual Property

• Support administration of the Group's IP portfolio
• Coordinate filings, renewals and portfolio updates with external counsel
• Maintain IP records and track key deadlines
• Escalate risks and key considerations

Legal Operations

• Maintain legal trackers across contracts, entities, IP and approvals
• Improve legal processes, templates and playbooks
• Support development of a scalable and well-controlled legal function

Investigations and Compliance

• Support internal investigations and fact-finding
• Identify legal and compliance risks and support mitigation actions
• Contribute to compliance initiatives, policies and training

Qualifications

• 5 years PQE; law firm training preferred
• Qualified in a relevant jurisdiction
• Strong drafting skills and commercial judgment
• Able to work independently in a lean environment
• Organised and able to manage multiple workstreams