Legal associate/counsel

5 days ago


Singapore Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd Full time

My client is a forward-thinking Chinese investment firm focused on the food and beverage sector. They are looking to hire an experienced and proactiveIn-house Legal Counselto be the first legal hire in their Singapore office. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in setting up the legal framework for the business, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and building a solid legal infrastructure from the ground up – reporting to the MD in Singapore.
Key Responsibilities:Lead the establishment of the legal framework for the Singapore office, including advising on business structure, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (including commercial, employment, and vendor contracts) to ensure legal protections and compliance with local laws.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the company’s operations are compliant with Singapore’s legal and regulatory environment.
Provide ongoing legal advice to senior management on various corporate and business matters, ensuring that decisions are legally sound and mitigate potential risks.
Assist in setting up the company’s compliance structure, including adherence to local labor laws, IP protection, tax regulations, and environmental policies.
Manage any legal disputes or issues that arise and work closely with external legal counsel when necessary.
Monitor and stay informed about changes in Singaporean regulations and the broader Southeast Asia region that may impact the business.
Develop and provide legal training to internal teams on compliance, governance, and risk management.
Take ownership of legal matters as the sole legal point of contact for the Singapore office and help scale the team as the company grows.
Required Qualifications:3-5 years of experience in-house or with a law firm, focusing on corporate law, commercial contracts, and compliance in Singapore.
Fluency in both spoken and written Mandarin and English (mandatory) , as translation work from English to Mandarin will be needed.
Deep understanding of Singapore’s legal and regulatory landscape, particularly in corporate law, tax, labor laws, and business licensing.
Experience setting up the legal structure of a business in Singapore or similar jurisdictions is highly desirable.
Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and be the sole legal resource in the office.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with startups or growing companies is a plus.
Familiarity with regional business laws in Southeast Asia is advantageous.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Next Step:Interested applicants, please send your resume your current and expected salary.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd, EA Licence Number: 08 C5248.
EA Personnel Registration ID: R2090996#J-18808-Ljbffr


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