Our client is a multi-billion dollar US hi-tech manufacturing MNC looking for a Senior Paralegal.
Overview
This role sits within a regional legal team and focuses on keeping the organisation's legal foundation running smoothly across multiple countries. The Senior Paralegal plays a hands-on role in managing entity-related matters, supporting compliance activity, and acting as a practical problem-solver for internal stakeholders.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Entity & Documentation Management
- Own day-to-day legal administration for regional entities, including maintaining official records and tracking required actions.
- Prepare and organise documentation for director and shareholder decisions.
- Coordinate routine filings and statutory requirements with internal teams and external service providers.
- Maintain internal legal records and document repositories.
Business & Compliance Support
- Support regional legal and compliance initiatives, including internal reviews and third-party checks.
- Assist with preparation for audits, inspections or regulatory enquiries.
- Contribute to legal aspects of corporate changes such as reorganisations or acquisitions.
- Produce simple summaries, trackers or reports to support decision-making.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Act as a point of contact between legal, finance, tax and external advisors.
- Support regional teams operating across different time zones.
Experience & Skills
- Background in legal or paralegal studies.
- Several years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment supporting international operations.
- Comfortable handling multiple workstreams independently.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
- Experience using document management systems and standard office productivity tools.
- Open to occasional travel and flexible working hours when required.
Additional Strengths
- Exposure to multinational or US-linked organisations.
- Interest in legal operations or process improvement.