Senior Manager Legal

Senior Manager Legal (Corporate Commercial)We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Legal (Corporate Commercial) with 10–14 years PQE to provide end-to-end legal support across the Group’s diverse businesses. The role covers drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements, leading M&A transactions, and managing disputes including arbitration and litigation. The Senior Manager will also drive adoption of legal technology, ensure governance and compliance, and partner with senior management to deliver commercially sound and pragmatic legal advice. Responsibilities Corporate Legal & Commercial Contracts: Provide legal support across RGE Group businesses, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements. Lead M&A transactions, for both acquisition and divestments including data room preparation, reviewing due-diligence reports, drafting term sheets, drafting and reviewing share/asset purchase agreements and related ancillary agreements. Drafting completion checklists and preparing for completion, working closely with external counsel where applicable. Drafting and reviewing joint development agreements and joint venture agreements. Dispute Management: Strategise and manage contentious/litigious matters, arbitration, and disputes; manage and monitor external counsel with focus on cost control and outcomes. Legal Technology: Evaluate, implement, and administer legal technology solutions; develop workflows, manage user access, provide training, and drive adoption to improve productivity. Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal legal policies and guidelines; provide legal training to internal clients and colleagues; lead ad-hoc legal projects as required. Requirements LL.B or equivalent, Singapore-qualified lawyer from a reputable university. 10–14 years PQE with a strong academic and transactional background. Professional background in a reputable local or international law firm and/or multinational in-house legal team. Skills Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills (corporate, commercial, and infrastructure). Proven ability to support mergers & acquisitions and cross-border transactions. Experience managing arbitration, litigation, and dispute resolution, including external counsel. Demonstrated knowledge of governance and compliance laws and regulations. Proficiency in leveraging legal technology and improving legal team productivity. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Personal Characteristics Mature, resilient, and collaborative, with the ability to partner effectively with peers and senior management. Commercially minded, pragmatic, and meticulous. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Self-motivated, takes initiative, and assumes ownership while being a collaborative team player. Able to prioritise and manage multiple matters under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. Disclaimer When you send us your resume and personal details, it is deemed you have provided your consent to us retaining your information in our talent recruitment database. All information provided will only be used for the recruitment process. RGE will only collect, use, process or disclose personal information where and when allowed to under applicable laws. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We endeavour to respond to every applicant. However, if you do not receive a response from us within 60 days, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful. We may contact you in the future for any opportunities that match your qualifications and experience. Thank you for considering a career with RGE. Additional Information Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr