Assistant General Counsel

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

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Job summary

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to lead regional M&A activities from structuring to closing. You will shape legal strategy, negotiate critical agreements, and oversee due diligence across markets, while guiding regulatory approvals and governance considerations.

The role requires 15+ years post‑qualification experience, a law degree, and a proven ability to provide commercially grounded legal counsel in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law from a recognised institution and professional legal qualifications.
• Deep technical expertise in corporate transactions, drafting, and negotiation.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments and listing-related requirements.
• Clear communication style and decisive guidance under pressure.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to take evolving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Shape the legal strategy for complex M&A activities, ensuring structures and terms support long‑term business objectives.
• Lead negotiations on key agreements—from term sheets to full transaction documentation.
• Oversee multi‑market legal due diligence with inputs from internal teams and external counsel.
• Provide guidance on regulatory approvals, competition matters, governance, and investment controls.
• Act as a senior advisor to deal teams and leadership throughout the lifecycle of transactions.
• Coordinate with banks, advisers, counsel, and counterparties to ensure smooth execution under timelines.
• Support internal governance processes, including preparing materials for senior management and boards.
• Assist with integration efforts and ongoing post‑completion obligations.
• Contribute to enhancement of legal frameworks, templates, and internal processes for M&A.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Law degree

Job description

• Lead headline M&A transactions across the region.
• Take full ownership from structuring to closing.

About Our Client

The organisation is a major communications technology group with strong regional presence, supported by extensive network infrastructure and a portfolio that includes enterprise solutions, data centres, and digital platforms.

Job Description

• Shape the legal strategy for complex M&A activities, ensuring structures and terms support long‑term business objectives.
• Lead negotiations on key agreements-from preliminary term sheets to full transaction documentation-ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with commercial outcomes.
• Oversee multi‑market legal due diligence, managing inputs from internal teams and external counsel to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.
• Provide guidance on regulatory approvals, competition matters, governance requirements, and jurisdiction‑specific investment controls.
• Act as a senior advisor to deal teams and leadership, offering pragmatic and commercially grounded counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Coordinate with banks, advisers, counsel, and counterparties to facilitate smooth execution under demanding timelines.
• Support internal governance processes, including preparing materials for senior management and board committees.
• Assist with integration efforts and ongoing contractual obligations post‑completion.
• Contribute to the enhancement of legal frameworks, templates, and internal processes for M&A matters.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant General Counsel should have:

• A degree in Law from a recognised institution and professional legal qualifications with minimum 15 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally combining private practice and in‑house exposure with a focus on cross‑border M&A.
• Deep technical expertise in corporate transactions, accompanied by strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments and listing‑related requirements.
• Clear communication style and the ability to provide decisive guidance in high‑pressure, time‑sensitive contexts.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to take on evolving responsibilities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work arrangements designed to support balance and productivity.
• A comprehensive suite of wellness, development, and mobility programmes.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative work environment in Singapore.

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