Legal Counsel

Roles & Responsibilities

This position will have interactions with Boards of Directors, Senior Management teams at both the Holding company and the business unit levels (including foreign subsidiaries) and with external legal, regulatory bodies, and corporate secretarial service providers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for statutory lodgements with ACRA BizFile, including preparation and filing of FS XBRL Annual Returns.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and provide general advice on compliance obligations.
- Preparing board and shareholder resolutions, minutes and meeting papers.
- Maintain schedules for Board and Board Committee meetings, confirm attendance, prepare agendas, and compile papers for circulation and retention.
- Liaise with the external company secretarial service provider and monitor service levels.
- Lead and support corporate actions, restructuring, M&A and/or business/corporate integration activities.
- Oversee and maintain the Group’s ownership structure and ensure timely update of changes.
- Review and proofread documents; coordinate translation requirements.
- Provide basic legal support in reviewing and drafting contracts and maintaining contract databases.
- Support overseas business trips, including planning, preparation, and on-site assistance when required.
- Updating & maintaining statutory registers & records.
- Maintain governance documents, such as rules, policies, and procedures.
- Exhibit a strong sense of integrity and professionalism as a member of the Legal and Corporate Secretarial Department

**Requirements**:

- Minimum Bachelor's in Law (LL.B) or an equivalent qualification.
- Qualified Person in Singapore or a Commonwealth jurisdiction.
- At least 3 years of corporate/commercial law experience in professional firms and/or in-house role.
- Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills in contracts and corporate documentation.
- Excellent written and communication skills in English; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage (for communicating with China subsidiaries/partners) is an advantage but not essential.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; experience in cloud-based document/board management systems preferred.
- A proactive, “can-do” attitude with initiative and ability to work independently in a dymamic environment.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills; able to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail, with the ability to see tasks through to completion.
- Demonstrates integrity, resilience, and effective stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills (Good to have):

- Familiarity with listed-company compliance and reporting requirements.
- Experience liaising with regulators such as ACRA, MAS, or foreign regulatory bodies.
- Exposure to project management, especially in M&A or corporate integration.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g. PDPA, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, sanctions).
- Proficiency with legal entity management or contract management software.
- Cross-cultural communication skills and experience working with overseas subsidiaries.

Pay: $6,500.00 - $9,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/10/2025