Manager/ Senior Manager, Legal

Job Summary

The Manager/ Senior Manager, Legal is responsible to provide support on all Legal and Corporate Secretariat matters in relation to the businesses of the Company, including but not limited to: Provide legal advisories to Business Units on all business transactions the Company undertakes, managing legal risks and corporate governance, drafting legal agreements / contracts, handling ACRA filings, managing board meetings, maintaining statutory records, drafting resolutions and undertake special projects.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Duties

• Draft, review, advise and negotiate on all business contracts, MOUs, NDAs, Service Agreements, and other legal documents.
• Advise on corporate laws, labour laws, intellectual properties, and industry specific regulations in ensuring legally compliance with all regulations.
• Work and liaise with external counsels in handling litigations, arbitrations, and disputes.
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks and provide workable solutions.
• Develop and implement legal policies and frameworks.
• Maintaining legal database and records.
• Work with Business Units on Special Projects from time to time.

Company Secretariat and Administrative Duties

• Ensure compliance with all regulations, including but not limited to the Companies Act, ACRA regulations, MAS guidelines.
• Advise and keep the Board updated on all legal and regulatory obligations.
• Organize Board meetings, Annual General Meetings, and committee meetings.
• Draft agenda, minutes, resolutions, and notices.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of annual returns, resolutions, and all regulatory filings with ACRA.
• Handle company incorporation, director appointments, share transfers, restructuring and other corporate matters.
• Maintain and update statutory registers, records, and Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Company Secretary (SAICSA/ICSA Certification preferred).
• Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized university/institution preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in corporate secretarial and legal functions.
• Experience in a listed company, financial institution or MNC preferred.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate laws, ACRA regulations, SGX rules, MAS compliance and contract law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong can-do attitude, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High degree of initiative with good commercial sense.
• Able to work independently and able to multi-task and to prioritize work in dealing with a range of legal issues