Legal Counsel, Singapore

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location

Singapore

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Counsel to support the legal needs of a corporate investment environment in Singapore. This role provides legal advice across business-critical areas such as corporate governance, contracting, compliance, and dispute support—ensuring risks are identified early and decisions are supported with clear legal guidance.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with strong in-house or advisory experience, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across commercial and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Risk Management

  • Provide end-to-date legal advice to internal stakeholders on corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.
  • Support risk identification, mitigation, and escalation where required.

• Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements (e.g., commercial contracts, advisory/service agreements, term sheets, and other investment-related documentation as applicable).
  • Ensure contract provisions align with the organization’s commercial and legal positions.

• Corporate Governance Support

  • Support governance matters such as resolutions, board/committee matters, and statutory compliance tracking (as applicable).
  • Maintain standardized legal templates and contracting playbooks.

• Compliance & Regulatory Support

  • Support compliance initiatives relevant to the business and its operating activities.
  • Assist with regulatory responses, legal checklists, and internal controls.

• Disputes & Claims (as applicable)

  • Coordinate with external counsel on disputes, claims, and legal correspondence.
  • Support document collection, issue analysis, and settlement discussions.

• Legal Operations

  • Manage and track legal documentation and matters.
  • Improve turnaround times for contract reviews and legal processes.

• Stakeholder Management

  • Build strong working relationships with Finance, Investment, Operations, and senior leadership.
  • Communicate legal guidance clearly and practically (business-focused, not overly technical).

Qualifications

• Experience

  • Typically 3–8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with in-house exposure or a strong mix of law firm and corporate work.

• Qualifications

  • Qualified lawyer (Singapore-qualified preferred) with strong understanding of Singapore law.

• Contract & Drafting Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate contracts with attention to detail and commercial impact.

• Commercial & Corporate Knowledge

  • Familiarity with corporate/investment-related legal work (e.g., governance, agreements, due diligence concepts) is a strong advantage.

• Communication

  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in English.

• Ownership

  • Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work independently with minimal supervision.

Why Join This Organization?

This role offers the chance to serve as a trusted legal partner in a fast-moving corporate investment environment. If you enjoy practical legal work, advising stakeholders to support business decisions, and managing matters with a strong risk-control mindset, we encourage you to apply.