Assistant General Counsel

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Singapore seeks an Assistant General Counsel specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions. This highly visible role involves managing legal support for complex M&A transactions while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience, deep M&A expertise, and a commitment to drive outcomes effectively. The position offers a full suite of health benefits and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Apply now to unlock new opportunities!

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore with 15-20 years post-qualifying experience.
• Deep hands-on M&A expertise required.
• Willingness to explore and learn new skillsets.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end legal support for complex and time-critical M&A transactions.
• Drive transaction execution balancing legal risk with commercial priorities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.

Skills

M&A expertise

Team player

Familiarity with SGX Listing Manual

Education

Law Degree from recognized university

Admission to the Singapore bar

Job description

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An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Be a Part of Something BIG!

This role will report to the Deputy General Counsel and work closely with business units and internal stakeholders to advance and protect Singtel’s interests. The Assistant General Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions will serve as a trusted legal advisor on complex, high-value, and time-sensitive corporate transactions. This role requires deep expertise in M&A, joint ventures, divestments, strategic investments, and corporate restructurings, often spanning multiple jurisdictions. Experience in leading and advising on private equity transactions would be expected.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, business units, finance, strategy, and external advisors to enable commercial objectives while managing legal risk. This is a highly visible role demanding strong technical excellence, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to lead transactions from inception through completion.

Make An Impact By

Work closely with the Deputy General Counsel to:

• manage end-to-end legal support for complex and time-critical M&A transactions.
• drive transaction execution under tight timelines, balancing legal risk with commercial priorities
• structure transactions carefully to achieve business objectives while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• advise senior executives and deal teams on legal, regulatory, governance, anti-trust and risk considerations throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• provide advice on competition law, foreign investment controls and regulatory approvals.
• lead legal due diligence, coordinating internal stakeholders and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including term sheets, share and asset purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, transitional services agreements, and ancillary documentation.
• ensure transaction documentation is accurate, robust, and aligned with negotiated commercial outcomes.
• engage and be the legal interface with investment banks, external counsel, regulators, and counterparties.
• effectively manage external legal advisors to ensure high-quality advice, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• support internal approval processes, including board and committee submissions, ensuring clear articulation of legal risks and recommendations.
• provide post-transaction support on integration, implementation of governance structures, and ongoing contractual obligations; and
• contribute to the continuous improvement of M&A legal processes, templates, and playbooks.

Skills for Success

• A good Law Degree from recognized university and preferably be admitted to the Singapore bar.
• An Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore with at least 15-20 years’ post-qualifying experience in a law firm or inhouse, with deep hands-on M&A expertise.
• M&A expertise
• Familiarity with SGX Listing Manual
• A team player, and willing to explore and learn new skillsets

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

Take the leap with Singtel to unlock new opportunities and accelerate your growth. Apply now and start your empowering career!

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