We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team and provide strategic and practical legal support across the Group. This role will focus on contracts, M&A, and corporate matters, with strong exposure to the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will bring sound legal judgment, a business-minded approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the Groups contractual matters, ensuring effective drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial agreements, with a focus on manufacturing-related contracts.
- Advise on and support corporate transactions including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and disposals.
- Provide timely and practical legal advice on day-to-day operational matters across business units such as business development, finance, HR, supply chain, and operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while supporting the implementation of group-wide compliance policies and governance frameworks.
- Conduct and deliver legal training and knowledge-sharing sessions for internal stakeholders to enhance awareness of legal and compliance risks.
- Collaborate with external counsel when necessary to safeguard the organisations interests.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Law, admitted to the Singapore Bar (or a Commonwealth jurisdiction with strong Singapore experience).
- 46 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained from a reputable law firm or in-house role within a multinational corporation.
- Solid exposure to mergers & acquisitions and corporate transactional work.
- Experience in the contract manufacturing or related industries will be a strong advantage.
- Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented with the ability to balance legal risks against business needs.
- A self-starter who thrives under pressure, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high professional standards.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and a collaborative working style.
