Legal Counsel

Our Client is a MNC in Technology Sector

Draft, review and manage contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, support corporate governance and transactions, and proactively mitigate legal risks while advising the business on day-to-day legal matters.

Monitor and interpret the legislative environment in which the business operates within to ensure the business understands and meets its legal obligations as laid out in statutes and regulations

Draft, negotiate and advise on issues relating to commercial contracts e.g. supply contracts, sales contracts, purchase orders, research collaboration contracts, joint development contracts, confidentiality agreements, technology grants/funding, loan agreements, investment contracts, employment contracts

Participate in legal due diligence and business integration in connection with strategic initiatives including global expansion plans

Maintain a thorough understanding of regulatory issues and regulatory framework in which the business operates and take responsibility for the development of informed solutions enabling the business to respond to and deal with regulatory constraints

Assist with corporate secretarial matters including maintaining the company statutory registers and records, provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the board and ensure the company meets all its legal obligations

Contribute to the development and execution of the organization's legal functional strategy

Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and operating procedures, guidelines and documentation templates

Participate in litigation/enforcement actions instituted by or against the business

Identify new initiatives and proposals in line with the business strategy and values to ensure legal operates at the heart of the business and as effective risk managers and business partners

Preferred Candidate

• Degree in Law from any recognized institutions
• Admitted as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore or qualified in another Commonwealth jurisdiction, with minimum 3 to 4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Non-practitioner with relevant experience may be considered
• Lawyers/legal practitioners with interest in renewable energy are encouraged to apply
• Familiarization of legal nuances in US/APAC/EMEA is an advantage

Technical

• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements skills
• Strong written communication skills in English
• Good working knowledge of corporate and commercial laws, with ability to interpret and apply relevant laws/frameworks
• Experience in corporate governance and company secretarial matters
• Litigation and dispute management, including coordination with external counsel

Analytical & Problem Solving

• Versatile, be able to think and navigate quickly in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations
• Strong analytical ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory issues and translate them into practical business solutions
• Sound judgment in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and commercial risks
• Ability to break down complex transactions and contracts to identify key issues and implications
• Proactive problem-solving approach with focus on risk-based and commercially viable outcomes
• Ability to evaluate multiple legal options and recommend clear, actionable solutions
• Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details