Regional Legal Counsel

4 hours ago

Central Region, Singapore X Star Technology Pte Ltd Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per year

Company Overview:

X Star is a premier automotive financial services and technology provider, specializing in transforming the automotive industry through innovative solutions in vehicle valuation, financing, and cross-border transactions. Leveraging advanced algorithms and blockchain-based trust frameworks, X Star is committed to building an automotive ecosystem with more convenient, safe and efficient financing services overseas.

Headquartered in Singapore, X Star operates across key markets, including Japan and Mexico, with a strategic focus on the RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) region. Our Singapore business alone has facilitated over SGD 100 million in cumulative loans, demonstrating strong market traction and scalability.

Job Responsibilities

Contract Management:

  • Review and draft a wide range of commercial contracts and documents, including but not limited to partnership agreements, procurement contracts, service agreements, internal policies and pleadings.
  • Ensure contractual terms are legally compliant, align with business objectives, and effectively protect the company's interests.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and provide practical legal solutions to mitigate potential risks.

Legal Compliance Support:

  • Provide full-spectrum legal guidance for the company's operations in Singapore, with expertise in Singapore Companies Act, employment laws, financial regulations, and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
  • Conduct legal investigations of business decisions and operational processes to ensure strict adherence to local laws and regulations involving multiple jurisdictions.

Dispute Resolution:

  • Lead the handling of litigation, arbitration, and other legal disputes in Singapore, leveraging your extensive experience in contentious matters.
  • Formulate effective dispute resolution strategies and maintain strong relationships with external law firms to ensure professional and efficient case management.

Legal Research and Training:

  • Monitor legal developments and regulatory changes in Singapore, providing timely updates and actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders.
  • Organize regular legal training sessions to enhance employees' legal awareness and compliance capabilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Act as an internal consultant to bridge communication between internal teams (e.g., sales, finance, IT) and external vendors (e.g., law firms, agencies).

Ad Hoc Tasks:

Complete other assignments delegated by supervisors.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree or higher in Law and/or related fields. A Qualification Certificate (QC) issued by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education is preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of legal experience, preferably in Finance, Automotive or Technology industry
  • Proven track record in handling litigation and arbitration cases in Singapore
  • Experience in handling cross-border legal matters involving multiple jurisdictions, demonstrating adaptability to diverse legal and cultural environments

Technical Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of Singapore Law; corporate law, employment regulations, financial compliance and PDPA
  • Experience in intellectual property law and the ability to manage IP related matters

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making abilities
  • Meticulous, pays attention to details with a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

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