Assistant Manager/manager, Legal

2 weeks ago


Singapore PERSOLKELLY Singapore Full time

Responsibilities:

- Manage all legal and compliance matters for the Group’s business, including risk management, M&As, JVs and other investments
- Manage broad range of general corporate legal matters, such as drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating corporate and commercial transaction agreements
- Ensure the company stays compliant with regulatory requirements under the Companies Act, Listing Rules and related laws and regulations
- Liaise with and manage external counsel in various jurisdictions on various legal matters
- Provide advice to mitigate legal risk and manage litigation matters and proceedings
- Ensure that the Group’s Compliance Policies are implemented across group companies
- Provide advice on the relevant laws/rules/restrictions, draft policies/guidance, suggest appropriate controls and ensure compliance controls are implemented
- Keep track of regulatory developments and update existing compliance policies and procedures accordingly
- Provide general support in corporate secretarial matters as needed
- Advise and conduct training on the Companies Act and related laws and regulation including the preparation of training materials.
- Participate in the legal & compliance department’s knowledge management exercise
- Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives, such as reviewing policies and processes of the legal function, collating and analysing data, preparing reports and policy papers, for the general improvement of the legal function and processes
- Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- Admission to the bar in a common law jurisdiction will be an advantage but not essential
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate commercial law acquired in-house or in a law firm
- Sound knowledge of legal advice in general corporate advisory work, including company and contract law.
- Familiarity with SGX Listing Rules and Regulations is advantageous
- Able to organise and prioritise work
- Possess a flexible and proactive attitude
- Able to work independently and be a team player
- Able to maintain confidentiality on all legal matters

Job code: BOOK

EA Registration No.: R21100345 (Kang Boon Hee, Damian)

EA License No.: 01C4394 (PERSOLKELLY SINGAPORE Pte Ltd)

*We regret that only shortlisted applicants would be notified*

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