7506 - Group Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading HR advisory firm in Singapore is seeking a Legal Expert to help build a legal team. The role involves providing legal guidance, managing corporate affairs, and leading M&A activities. The ideal candidate must possess an LLB, have 8-12 years of experience in a law firm or as legal counsel, and be familiar with trading & distribution, and property development. Competitive salary of $15,000 - $20,000 plus AWS and bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• Min 8–12 years of experience in law firm or as legal counsel.
• Experience in trading, distribution, or property development.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Singapore law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Lead legal support for M&A activities.
• Manage corporate secretarial matters.
• Draft policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Mergers and acquisitions

Corporate law

Legal advisory

Drafting commercial contracts

Negotiation

Education

Degree in law (LLB)

Job description

Overview

The company is a group that focuses on trading and distributing steel-related products. They are also involved in property development, such as service apartments. They are seeking a legal expert to help build a legal team. There will be a 105-minute pre-interview assessment for shortlisted candidates.

Salary: $15,000 - $20,000 + AWS + Bonus

Working details: 5 working days per week, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, location at Tanjong Pagar or Shenton Way MRT.

Note: Legal work location and interview assessment information are contained here for candidates who are shortlisted.

Legal entity and compliance: The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No. 14C7279. Chin See Min Reg No.: R22107450.

Position: Legal Expert to help build a legal team.

Job Scopes:

• Position holder provides legal advice and guidance regarding all aspects of Singapore law, applicable laws, regulations, and Company rules.
• Legal advisory work: advising the Group’s business departments and affiliates in drafting legal opinions, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, and developing/updating templates and standard Terms & Conditions for all businesses in Singapore.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): lead legal support for business development activities (establishment of new JVs, divestments, acquisitions of shares or assets), advise and negotiate with business, finance and tax teams, ensure drafting and reviewing of corporate transactions, prepare legal notes, and coordinate with risk/compliance, tax, and finance teams to consolidate a comprehensive legal and compliance opinion.
• Corporate Secretarial: manage or supervise incorporation of companies, corporate secretarial matters, business registrations, renewals, and related formalities; ensure compliance with laws on board and shareholder meetings and other corporate secretarial requirements.
• Regulatory: draft, review, and evaluate internal policies.

Requirements:

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