Legal Counsel Corporate, Commercial & M&A

Our client is a well-established organisation with a regional footprint across APAC. They are seeking a commercially astute Legal Counsel to join their team in Singapore, supporting a broad mix of corporate, transactional and governance matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level lawyer who enjoys working close to the business while gaining exposure to cross-border transactions and regional legal initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of Legal Counsel – Corporate, Commercial & M&A:

• Act as a legal partner to the business on corporate, commercial, and transactional matters across the region
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of agreements, including investment and transaction documentation (e.g. term sheets, SPAs)
• Support deal execution by coordinating internal approvals and ensuring timely progression of transactions
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including regulatory filings, licensing, and statutory compliance obligations
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, actionable guidance to stakeholders
• Drive and support compliance and governance initiatives across the organisation and its affiliates
• Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring high-quality, commercially sound, and cost-efficient advice
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across business and corporate functions as a trusted legal advisor
• Contribute to internal reporting and support regional legal coordination across APAC

Key Requirements of Legal Counsel – Corporate, Commercial & M&A:

• Qualified lawyer with strong grounding in corporate and commercial law
• 5–8 years PQE gained in private practice and/or in-house environments
• Experience in transactional work, with exposure to M&A and cross-border matters advantageous
• Sound knowledge of Singapore and/or regional legal and regulatory frameworks
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Detail-oriented, organised, and commercially minded approach
• Proven ability to manage and work effectively with external legal counsel