Company Legal Counsel ( Group Holding ) | 1618

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 Group Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on Singapore law and support mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in law, be called to the Singapore bar, and possess 5-8 years of experience in a law firm or as a legal counsel. Candidates should be willing to travel within ASEAN for business purposes. Competitive salary range of $8,000 to $12,000 plus bonuses is offered.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in a law firm or as a legal counsel.
• Called to the Singapore bar.
• Experience in corporate secretarial work.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice regarding Singapore law and applicable regulations.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Supervise corporate secretarial matters and ensure compliance with laws.
• Draft and review internal policies and manage disputes.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions

Corporate Law

Litigation Knowledge

Legal Drafting and Reviewing

Negotiation Skills

Travel Flexibility within ASEAN

Education

Degree in law (LLB)

Job description

Group Legal Counsel [ Fill Time ] x 1

• Salary: $8,000 - $12,000 + Bonus
• Working Days: 5 days
• Working Timing: 9AM to 6PM
• Working Location: ANSON ROAD (MRT nearby are Tanjong Pagar or Shenton Way)

Requirements

• Degree in law (LLB) in university and called to the Singapore bar.
• 5-8 years of experience in either a law firm or as a legal counsel, collaborating with counterparties in the group’s large North Asia exposure and business dealings.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, knowledge of litigation.
• Keen to join metal trading & distributor industry and able to travel within ASEAN countries for business purpose.

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 or assets), assisting, advising and negotiating alongside the business, finance and tax teams and ensuring the drafting and reviewing of all 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.
• Dispute Management: where necessary.
• Job traveling is required for this post.