Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Singapur, Singapore Dingdong Fresh Full time

Overview

We seek a highly motivated and hands-on Legal Counsel with approximately 3-5 years of PQE to support Big Sailing International Pte. Ltd (Foodmax). You will be the cornerstone of our legal function, responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the business and helping shape the legal, contractual, and compliance framework from the ground up. The ideal candidate is a true business partner who can manage risk practically and support our growth.

1. Business Partnering & Operational Support
  • Collaborate with Finance BP teams to manage and mitigate bad debt risk, including reviewing customer credit terms.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g., supplier agreements, customer terms and conditions, logistics contracts, NDAs).
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize legal templates and playbooks to improve operational efficiency.
  • Manage the company’s contract lifecycle and corporate seal.
  • Draft and oversee the issuance of legal demand letters for debt recovery, ensuring clear and factual communication.
  • Provide timely, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice on day-to-day operational matters.
2. Compliance & Governance
  • Design, implement, and manage a scalable compliance framework tailored to business growth.
  • Establish and enforce corporate policies, with an initial focus on contract review, execution, and archiving processes.
  • Develop and deliver regular compliance training programs for commercial (procurement & sales) and other teams.
  • Assist the HR department in ensuring all aspects of local employment practices are compliant with Singapore law (MOM regulations).
3. Dispute Resolution & External Counsel Management
  • Manage and represent the company in pre-litigation disputes and legal proceedings.
  • Build, manage, and maintain a panel of cost-effective external law firms for specialized matters (e.g., complex litigation, major transactions).
  • Efficiently manage legal budgets and outside counsel relationships.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized university.
  • Admitted to practice law in Singapore.
  • Approximately 3-5 years of relevant PQE, preferably from a mix of private practice and in-house roles (experience in supply chain, FMCG, or startups is a strong plus).
  • Strong knowledge of Singapore contract law, corporate law, and compliance regulations.
  • Proven ability to draft and negotiate commercial agreements independently.
  • Excellent business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks with commercial objectives.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Self-starter with a hands-on, proactive, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English. Proficiency in Mandarin is highly advantageous to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders.
Employment details
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Internet Marketplace Platforms

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the Legal Counsel role in the Legal & Administration Department.

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