Corporate Paralegal (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

TotalEnergies Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Renewables Singapore hub is seeking a Corporate Paralegal for a 12-month fixed-term contract to join the Legal Department. You will lead hub paralegals, support corporate governance tasks, and coordinate with external counsel and regional teams from Singapore-based operations.

You should have a Diploma in Law or related and completed corporate secretarial exams, with at least 4 years' experience in professional services. Proactivity and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Law and Management, Legal Studies or Paralegal Studies, preferably with a focus on corporate/company law.
• Completed corporate secretarial examinations (e.g., CSIS/MAICSA) or an equivalent local legal qualification.
• Strong familiarity with the Singapore Companies Act and practical experience dealing with ACRA; knowledge of SEA company filing practices is advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a law firm or corporate secretarial professional services.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with and lead the other paralegals in the hub.
• Assist Legal Counsels in administrative and corporate secretarial tasks.
• Prepare and manage directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions, meeting minutes, and related documents.
• Assist in creating new legal entities and M&A processes (JV creation, acquisitions, partnerships).
• Coordinate with external law firms, corporate secretaries, and internal legal teams across the region.
• Help manage and archive contracts and official documents.

Skills

Proactivity

Organisational skills

Innovative mindset

Deadline orientation

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in Law

Corporate secretarial exams

Job description

Domain Legal & Compliance, Workplace & Secretarial Service

Type of contract Fixed term position

Contract duration 12 Months

Experience Minimum 3 years

The 12 months fixed-term contract position will be based in Singapore. Your internal counterparts will be based all across South East Asia and in France. TotalEnergies Renewables Singapore hub counts about 100 people of all horizons, jobs and ethnicities.

Activities

You have the opportunity to join TotalEnergies Renewables to take up the challenge of solar energy within the TotalEnergies group and to contribute to our objective of becoming leader in responsible energy produced, distributed and consumed on a global scale. The legal team in TotalEnergies Renewables, APAC situated in Singapore is looking to hire a Corporate Paralegal to form part of the Legal Department of the TotalEnergies Renewables Singapore hub and lead the other paralegals of the hub.

Activities

Specific scope of work will include:

• Liaising with and leading the other paralegals of the hub;
• Assistance of the Legal Counsels in administrative and corporate secretarial tasks;
• Assistance in the corporate activities of the hub including preparation and management of directors’ resolutions, shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes, and other corporate documentation;
• Assistance in the creation of new legal entities and/or M&A processes (creation of JVs, project or company acquisitions, consortiums, and/or other types of partnerships);
• Coordination with external law firms, external corporate secretaries, and internal legal resources across the region; and
• Help in management and archiving of contracts, contractual documents and/or official documents;

all of which will be done under the supervision of the Legal Counsels and in coordination with the other departments of the hub (finance, project finance, project development).

Accountabilities

While working under the supervision of the Legal Counsels in the Renewables APAC legal team at all times, the Corporate Paralegal will have daily links with all departments within the hub, as well as a number of other departments at the Company headquarters in France (Paris). Externally, the Corporate Paralegal will also have daily links with external law firms and counsels, as well as corporate secretary companies and official executants such as Notary Public.

She/He will have a strong capacity to organise herself/himself, and work in a timely, efficient and proactive manner, and to innovate in execution to meet internal requirements and deadlines. She/He must have corporate affairs and corporate governance awareness.

Candidate Profile

Qualification:

• Diploma in Law and Management, Legal Studies or Paralegal Studies, preferably with a focus on corporate/company law.
• Professional Track: Completed corporate secretarial examinations (e.g., CSIS/MAICSA) or holds a relevant local legal qualification.
• Jurisdictional Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the Singapore Companies Act and practical experience dealing with ACRA. Familiarity with company laws and filing systems in other SEA countries (e.g., SSM in Malaysia, OSS in Indonesia) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 4-year previous experience within a law firm or a legal or corporate secretarial professional services company required.

Technical:

• prior experience of corporate structuring /restructuring within a law firm or a corporation will be an advantage.

Character:

• Proactivity, innovative spirit, organisational and methodical skills will be required for this position.

Languages:

• English: full professional proficiency required.
• Mandarin Chinese, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, and / or Japanese considered a plus.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.