Legal Counsel

About DeClout

DeClout is a global builder of next-generation Information and Communications Technologies companies who invests in, incubates and scales companies to become global or regional market leaders.

Headquartered in Singapore, DeClout has a vast and growing network across Asia Pacific and Africa. The Group’s portfolio companies comprises of ARCO, AEQON, DeClout Ventures, GUUD and Ascent Solutions. Through DeClout Ventures, DeClout’s corporate venture capital (CVC) vehicle, the Group seeks to continuously identify synergies between new ventures and its existing businesses to drive growth.

The Group has built an exceptional track record of identifying disruptive trends and reinventing business models to differentiate our value proposition. To date, DeClout has successfully incubated enterprises and start-ups that are aggregators, enablers or ecosystem builders that disrupt the marketplace.

DeClout is a wholly owned subsidiary of Exeo Global Pte Ltd, the regional headquarters for EXEO Group, Inc. in APAC outside of Japan.

For more information on EXEO Group, Inc, please visit EXEO Group, Inc.

Summary of Position

Reporting to and assisting the Director, Legal & Corporate Secretariat with the legal and corporate secretarial functions in support of the growing business within the Group, and making sure appropriate and effective legal processes are in place to manage legal exposures.

The incumbent is also expected to anticipate and guard against legal risks by developing and recommending solutions and positions to protect the Group’s interest.

**Responsibilities**:
Assist with the Group’s legal and corporate secretarial activities.
Provide legal advice and services in support of business activities, including drafting and/or reviewing business contracts and agreements, to ensure legal compliance and provide advice and necessary recommendation in managing legal and commercial exposures.
Assist with the corporate secretarial and regulatory compliance requirements for the unlisted and listed companies within the Group, and supporting the respective Board and Board committees in meetings and passing resolutions.
Review and implement best practice corporate guidelines and policies with regard to legal and corporate secretarial matters and compliance.
Assist with M&A activities, including deal structuring with regards to the legal aspect, legal due diligence, and other relevant compliance activities.
Liaise with external professionals when necessary.
Provide legal training to sales & project team.
Strengthen business support and effectiveness around legal process, identify areas and work on process improvement on ongoing basis.

**Requirements**:
**Essential**:
Degree in Law.

**Professional Qualification/Certification**: Admission to the Singapore (and/or an overseas) Bar is essential.
Knowledge of the laws of Singapore and any APAC jurisdiction will be advantageous.
Demonstrated collaborative, negotiation and problem solving skills.
Experience in corporate governance work in Singapore and other jurisdictions and complex corporate structures.
Understanding and experience in working with M&A, and other complex transactional work.
Exceptional legal analysis and writing skills.
Ability to coordinate and effectively manage large amounts of complex work.
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated skills in handling multiple tasks and working in cross functional teams.
Ability to analyse case law and provide recommendations
Ability to effectively interact with different types/levels of people including senior business leaders.
Experience and proven capability to advocate legal/regulatory position with government officials and industry bodies.
Ability to integrate business and legal considerations to produce practical and cost effective legal advice.
4-6 years of experience gained in a similar industry

**Preferred**:
High energy level
Resourceful
Quick thinker
Good organization skills
High stress level taker
Ability to think out of the box
Good experience in M&A and SGX regulatory compliance

Legal Counsel
JOB NUMBER
DC0100724
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent
COUNTRY
Singapore
LOCATION
2 Tanjong Katong Road #05-01 PLQ 3, Paya Lebar Quarter Singapore 437161
COMPANY
DECLOUT PTE. LTD.