Legal Counsel (Full-time/Part-time)

Due to the continued growth of our global operations, AKG Singapore is looking to hire a Legal Counsel to support our expanding legal and governance functions across the organisation.

If you are a Singapore-qualified lawyer with a strong interest in corporate, commercial and employment-related matters and enjoy working in a dynamic international environment, we invite you to join us in supporting meaningful work that empowers people through employment, health and education.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: General Counsel and Company Secretary, Australian-based legal counsel and legal intern, Singaporean team, Australian Head of People and Culture, AKG group country leaders, finance team, UK management team.

External: Law firms, government regulatory bodies, Singaporean company secretary services provider.

KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

AKG is a group of entities operating across 7 countries worldwide in the employment, health and wellbeing, education and community sectors with a focus on empowering people.

Responsible for providing support to the Legal and Company Secretariat functions of AKG including the following:

• Provide timely and practical legal advice across a broad range of matters including contracts, compliance, commercial law, privacy and employment law.

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial and operational contracts, including service agreements and employment contracts.

• Support the General Counsel in managing legal risks, litigation matters and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

• Monitor developments in the legal and regulatory environment and advise stakeholders on potential impacts.

• Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparation of Board papers and coordination with external company secretary providers for ACRA-related filings.

• Develop legal templates, policies and documentation to support operational teams and ensure compliance with organisational requirements.

• Work closely with the global legal team and internal stakeholders on legal projects, risk management initiatives and organisational improvement efforts.

• Review contracts for regional entities including the UK and Australia and coordinate with external legal counsel where required.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

• Current Singapore Practising Certificate

• Private practice or in-house legal experience (at least 3 years)

• Experience in UK law is highly desirable

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Strong contractual drafting and review skills

• Well-versed in how businesses operate with some financial acumen

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

• Excellent judgement and analytical skills

• Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks

• Ability to multitask and prioritise projects

KNOWLEDGE

• Highly developed understanding of contractual risk, corporate governance principles, risk management concepts, and compliance requirements and concepts.