In House Legal Counsel

3 days ago

Central Region, Singapore SHENGTANG UNITED PTE. LTD. Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Shengtang United Pte. Ltd. is a leading Singapore-based technology firm delivering innovative digital solutions in digital marketing, custom software development, and IT consultancy. Serving clients across diverse industries, we combine technical excellence with strategic insight to drive growth and digital transformation globally.

We are looking for an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to support our regional expansion and manage legal risks across Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong). This is a high-impact role working closely with senior management on strategic legal matters, international trade, compliance, dispute resolution, and cross-border transactions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal and Commercial Advisory

  • Provide accurate, practical, and business-aligned legal advice on international trade, cross-border investments, and corporate legal affairs.
  • Advise regional leadership on complex legal issues with potential strategic, financial, or reputational impact.

2. Contracting and Negotiation

  • Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex commercial contracts, including trade agreements, M&A documents, licensing, and service arrangements.
  • Secure rights, manage risks, and ensure legal compliance across various jurisdictions

3. International Trade Disputes

  • Manage international dispute resolution including litigation and arbitration, especially involving overseas counterparties.

4. Cross-Border M&A and Investment

  • Support legal due diligence, structuring, documentation, and closing for international investment and M&A transactions.
  • Draft legal opinions and coordinate with external legal counsel.

5. Compliance and Risk Management

  • Monitor and manage compliance matters including export controls, antitrust, and anti-corruption regulations.
  • Ensure alignment with internal policies and relevant local laws and global standards.

6. External Counsel & Law Firm Management

  • Establish and manage collaborations with external law firms (especially those specializing in common law jurisdictions), leveraging the company's Singapore base as a regional legal hub.

7. Stakeholder and Project Management

  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, regulators, and business partners.
  • Lead or support cross-functional legal projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal team, preferably with exposure to cross-border or regional matters.
  • Bachelor's degree or above in Law, with additional qualifications in International Trade or Corporate Law preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in international trade, cross-border M&A, compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Strong grasp of corporate governance, legal risk assessment, and business operations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), both written and spoken to liaise with English and Chinese speaking stakeholders.

Key Competencies

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to simplify complex legal concepts for business teams.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones and business units.
  • High attention to detail with strategic and commercial mindset.
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving international environment.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Ready to take your legal career to the next level?

Apply now and join our dynamic team

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