Head of Legal

2 weeks ago


Singapore WECRUIT PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Legal Counsel and Legal Assistants, fostering professional growth and high performance.
  • Legal and Compliance: Design and execute legal and compliance strategies that support business objectives and meet industry standards and regulations. Provide training to ensure legal compliance across all levels.
  • Policy Development: Develop, review, and enhance policies (e.g., data protection, terms of use, data transfer agreements, and service agreements) to ensure regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
  • Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documents.
  • Legal Advice and Guidance: Provide expert guidance on compliance, contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and operational legal matters.
  • Internal Investigations: Lead internal investigations into potential compliance issues, legal disputes, or unethical conduct, ensuring thorough and prompt resolution.
  • Client Feedback and Complaints: Manage and respond to feedback or complaints from clients and authorities, handling investigations and ensuring satisfactory outcomes.
  • Risk Assessment: Perform risk assessments during client onboarding, including AML and due diligence processes, and conduct ongoing reviews.
  • Additional Responsibilities: Take on any additional tasks as assigned by the company.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university
  • Min 5 years of relevant experience in both Singapore legal practice and in-house roles
  • Prior leadership or managerial experience
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance and best practices
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts

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