Legal Counsel

1 week ago


Singapore Hermès Full time
Legal Counsel (6 Months Maternity Cover)

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This role supports the Group and Regional legal teams in ensuring the execution and compliance of all regional legal activities in the South Asia region (comprising 10 countries).

Major areas of work:
  • Contracts and legal document management: drafting and reviewing contracts (NDAs, LOIs, service agreements, real estate agreements, etc.), managing the contracts database, creating and updating templates, and assisting local markets with document localization.
  • Real estate: reviewing commercial leases and related documentation.
  • Compliance: supporting data protection, anti-corruption, AML, and ethical policies within the region.
  • Corporate secretarial: organizing Board resolutions, meetings, AGM documents, certification, notarization, legal research, and training support.
  • General legal support: legal research, monitoring, and liaising with external counsels.
Qualifications & Capabilities:
  • LLB/JD degree, admitted to the Bar of a common law jurisdiction; knowledge of civil law is a plus.
  • 2-3 years of practical legal experience, preferably in a regional or international context, in law firms or in-house, with retail experience as a plus.
  • Experience in corporate law, contract law, real estate law, consumer protection, data protection, or anti-corruption.
  • Strong team player, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and self-motivated.
  • Excellent English communication skills; proficiency in French is advantageous.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.

Hermès is a high-end French luxury house known for craftsmanship and quality since 1837, employing nearly 23,200 people worldwide. The company values independence, creativity, and responsible management, with a global presence in nearly 300 stores.

Additional details:
  • Senior level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Retail, Luxury Goods, Jewelry
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