Job Responsibilities
Contract Management:
- Review and draft a wide range of commercial contracts and documents, including but not limited to partnership agreements, procurement contracts, service agreements, internal policies and pleadings.
- Ensure contractual terms are legally compliant, align with business objectives, and effectively protect the company's interests.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and provide practical legal solutions to mitigate potential risks.
Legal Compliance Support:
- Provide full-spectrum legal guidance for the company's operations in Singapore, with expertise in Singapore Companies Act, employment laws, financial regulations, and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
- Conduct legal investigations of business decisions and operational processes to ensure strict adherence to local laws and regulations involving multiple jurisdictions.
Dispute Resolution:
- Lead the handling of litigation, arbitration, and other legal disputes in Singapore, leveraging your extensive experience in contentious matters.
- Formulate effective dispute resolution strategies and maintain strong relationships with external law firms to ensure professional and efficient case management.
Legal Research and Training:
- Monitor legal developments and regulatory changes in Singapore, providing timely updates and actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders.
- Organize regular legal training sessions to enhance employees legal awareness and compliance capabilities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Act as an internal consultant to bridge communication between internal teams (e.g., sales, finance, IT) and external vendors (e.g., law firms, agencies).
Ad Hoc Tasks:
Complete other assignments delegated by supervisors.
Job Requirements
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum Bachelor's degree or higher in Law and/or related fields. A Qualification Certificate (QC) issued by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of legal experience, preferably in Finance, Automotive or Technology industry (Fresh grads welcomed to apply)
- Proven track record in handling litigation and arbitration cases in Singapore
- Experience in handling cross-border legal matters involving multiple jurisdictions, demonstrating adaptability to diverse legal and cultural environments
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Singapore Law corporate law, employment regulations, financial compliance and PDPA
- Experience in intellectual property law and the ability to manage IP related matters
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making abilities
- Meticulous, pays attention to details with a high level of accuracy
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
