Corporate Counsel

StarHub Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

StarHub Ltd is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join the Legal & Secretariat Department in Singapore. You will provide comprehensive legal support across the StarHub Group, focusing on commercial and technology contracts, tender bids, and regulatory compliance.

You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, manage external counsel, and drive policy updates and training. PQE 6–8 years, Singapore Bar admission, and strong stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Singapore Bar.
• 6–8 years PQE in commercial/corporate law.
• Experience in telecom/technology/media is valued.
• In-house experience in info-communications, technology, or media is an advantage.
• People management experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal guidance to the business and operational teams across the StarHub Group, particularly the Enterprise Division.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate contracts including technology procurement and licensing, SaaS and cloud services, sales and tender contracts, and outsourcing agreements.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution, where applicable, and liaise with external counsel.
• Support internal initiatives including template reviews, policy updates, and training, and handle regulatory responses as required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Independent working under pressure

Education

LL.B. (Hons)

Job description

Role Summary

As Corporate Counsel within the StarHub Legal & Secretariat Department, you will provide comprehensive legal
support to the StarHub Group across its operational and business functions. This role covers a broad portfolio of
legal matters, including commercial transactions, technology and telecom contracting, tender bids, and regulatory
compliance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to drive business outcomes while ensuring legal,
policy, and risk frameworks are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal guidance to the business and operational teams across the StarHub Group,
  particularly the Enterprise Division.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate contracts including:
  o Technology procurement and licensing contracts (including SaaS and cloud-based services)
  o Sales and tender contracts
  o Vendor procurement, managed services, and outsourcing agreements
• Litigation Management
• Support internal initiatives including template reviews, policy updates, and training.
• Assist in managing external counsel, providing regulatory responses where required

• Admitted to the Singapore bar with a LL.B. (Hons) degree from a reputable university (e.g., Singapore,
  UK, or Australia).
• 6 to 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with a strong grounding in commercial or corporate
  law.
• Experience in any combination of the following areas of law is highly valued:
  o Commercial / Corporate Law
  o Telecommunications / Technology Law
  o Media / Entertainment Law
• Prior in-house experience in the info-communications, technology, or media industry is an advantage.
• People management experience, such as supervising or mentoring junior lawyers, is an advantage.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills; adept at balancing legal risks with commercial objectives.
• Proven track record in handling litigation or dispute resolution.
• Analytical, pragmatic, and solution-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, self-motivated team player who can work independently under pressure and manage competing
  priorities.
• Responsive and articulate, with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.