6723 - Group Legal Counsel [Tanjong Pagar | at least 8 years exp | Trading & Distribution, Prop[...]

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR advisory firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced legal expert to build their legal team. The candidate will provide legal guidance across various aspects of Singaporean law, lead M&A activities, and manage corporate secretarial duties. The ideal applicant should possess a law degree, be called to the Singapore bar, and have extensive experience in related fields. This position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Min 8-12 years of experience in a law firm or as legal counsel.
• Called to the Singapore bar.
• Experience in trading, distribution, and property development.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Singapore law and regulations.
• Lead M&A activities and assist in corporate transactions.
• Oversee corporate secretarial responsibilities.

Skills

Expertise in mergers and acquisitions

Corporate law knowledge

Excellent contract negotiation skills

Ability to draft legal opinions

Education

Degree in law (LLB)

Job description

• Salary: $15,000 - $20,000 + AWS + Bonus
• Working Days: 5 days
• Working Timing: 9AM to 6PM
• Working Location: Tanjong Pagar or Shenton Way MRT

The company is a group that focuses on trading and distributing steel-related products. They are also involved in developing properties, such as service apartments. Right now, they are looking for a legal expert to help build a legal team. There will be 105 minutes of pre- interview assessment for this post when shortlisted for f2f interview.

Requirements:

• Degree in law (LLB) in university and called to the Singapore bar.
• Min 8-12 years of experience’ in either a law firm or as a legal counsel, preferable experience covered from trading & distribution, property development, construction related.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, knowledge of and litigation.
• Able to travel to Malaysia [ Penang, Johor, KL ] with Managing Director for M&A jobs.

Job Scopes:

Position holder provides legal advice and legal guidance regarding all aspects of Singapore law and various applicable laws, regulations, and Company rules.

• Legal advisory work: advising the Group’s business departments, Managing Directors of Affiliates, traders, in drafting legal opinions, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, developing and/or updating relevant templates and standard Terms & Conditions for all businesses in Singapore.
• M&A : leading the legal assistance on business development activities (establishment of new JVs, divestments, acquisitions of shares of assets), assisting, advising and negotiating alongside with the business, finance and tax teams and ensuring the drafting and reviewing of all the corporate transactions, preparing legal notes and coordinating with risk/ compliance, tax and finance teams to consolidate a comprehensive legal and compliance opinion.
• Corporate Secretarial : in charge directly or supervising i) incorporation of companies, corporate secretarial, business registration, renewal matters ii) all formalities in relation to board and shareholder meetings and formalities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws on corporate secretarial matters
• Regulatory : drafting, reviewing and evaluating internal policies

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Chaw Chiaw Han, Reg No：R22106723

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd, EA No：14c7279