Job Responsibilities
1. Contract Review & Commercial Legal Support
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including procurement agreements, service contracts, supply agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
- Maintain and update standard contract templates and clause libraries to ensure alignment with Singapore laws and internal policies.
- Identify and highlight legal risks relating to key contractual terms such as indemnity, limitation of liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, payment terms, and service deliverables.
- Support contract approval processes, execution, stamping, and proper record-keeping in accordance with internal governance requirements.
2. Legal Advisory & Business Support
- Provide day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders on commercial and operational matters.
- Assist business units in understanding legal considerations for new initiatives, proposals, and operational arrangements.
- Coordinate with external law firms on specialized or complex legal matters where required.
3. Dispute Support & External Counsel Coordination (Non-litigation Role)
- Support the coordination of contract-related issues, disputes, or complaints by liaising with external counsel.
- Assist in information gathering, document preparation, and internal reporting.
4. Compliance & Internal Governance Support
- Support internal compliance reviews and regulatory checks, including PDPA-related matters and licensing requirements.
- Assist in implementing group compliance policies locally in accordance with Singapore regulations.
- Support basic internal briefings on contract management and legal risk awareness.
5. Cross-functional & HQ Coordination
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and HQ legal or compliance teams to provide required documentation and updates.
- Support alignment between local legal practices and group-level frameworks.
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) - mandatory
Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in commercial or business law, either in-house or in a law firm
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
- Familiarity with Singapore commercial and contract law
- Experience coordinating with external counsel is an advantage
Skills & Competencies
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Able to work independently while collaborating working collaboratively with internal stakeholders
Additional Information
- Admission to practice is an advantage but not mandatory
- The role focuses on commercial legal support and does not require litigation or court experience
