Positions Available
Positions Available
In-House Legal Counsel
Our Client a Global Fortune 500 listed company, annual global revenue of more than USD 22 Billion is seeking a talented, business-oriented in-house counsel to join its international Legal team. In this position, you will bring focus to general corporate, employment, commercial operation, and risk management in APAC region, and also support entities in APAC.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide legal support for the expansion and growth of businesses in APAC, including assisting business teams on various projects.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including in a variety of operational areas such as procurement, sales, distribution agreements, and other areas of operational support.
Advising on various issues under Singapore laws.
Advising on regulatory issues related to the supported business.
Providing legal support related to compliance issues (e.g. privacy, data protection and anti-money laundering) including drafting and issuing compliance policy and providing legal compliance training to APAC employees regularly;
Providing legal support to potential dispute which may lead to litigation or arbitration in Singapore;
Providing legal support on corporate governance;
Coordinating HQ’s resources for support to APAC region.
Job Requirements:
Law degree and license to practice law in Singapore and/or Malaysia
Some years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) in corporate and/or commercial experience at a leading law firm, in-house, or a combination thereof
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently with a team-oriented mentality
Well organized and detail-oriented
Flexibility to work in an international and fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Highly organized, detail-oriented and client-focused team player