Corporate Secretariat

ADABA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal advisory firm in Singapore is seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel / Legal Manager to support capital markets and financing transactions. This role offers mentorship in a dynamic environment, involving governance of complex corporate structures and compliance with offshore regulations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in corporate secretarial roles, particularly within the energy or chemicals sectors, and possesses strong communication and drafting skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of corporate secretarial experience in energy, chemicals, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of the Singapore Companies Act and ACRA.
• Experience managing complex corporate structures including joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Support governance for complex structures, including joint ventures and international subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with external regulators, legal advisors, and joint venture partners on compliance matters.
• Manage preparation and submission of statutory documents and compliance filings.

Skills

Corporate governance

Transaction skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Drafting skills

Education

Degree in Law, Business, or related field

Certified with ACIS/CSIS or equivalent

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Location: Singapore

Industry: Petroleum & Petrochemicals

Reports to: Director

Role:

Are you a mid-level Legal Counsel / Legal Manager supporting key capital markets and financing transactions? This is a stellar opportunity to enhance your transactional skills in a fast-paced, commercially-driven environment with strong mentorship and involvement in strategic deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deep understanding and practical experience with offshore jurisdictions and corporate regulations, including BVI, Cayman Islands, Seychelles, Mauritius, and beyond in the Asia-Pacific.
• Proven track record in company restructuring, handling share transfers, capital changes, mergers, and liquidations.
• Familiar with cross-border compliance needs, such as UBO declarations, KYC/AML documentation, and regulatory filings.
• Skilled in preparing corporate documents like board/shareholder resolutions, annual returns, and statutory registers.
• Strong grasp of group structuring and intercompany dynamics (holding, subsidiary, JV structures).
• Ensure adherence to the Companies Act, ACRA filings, and other statutory regulations.
• Support governance for complex structures, including joint ventures and international subsidiaries.
• Advise the Board on corporate governance, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards (e.g., environmental and safety governance).
• Coordinate with external regulators, legal advisors, and joint venture partners on compliance matters.
• Manage the preparation and submission of annual returns, statutory documents, and other compliance filings.
• Maintain accurate statutory records for all group entities, including those for petrochemical projects and international operations.
• Assist in corporate transactions like mergers, acquisitions, financing, and large-scale EPC contracts.

Profile of Ideal Candidate

• Certified with ACIS/CSIS or equivalent, with strong understanding of the Singapore Companies Act and ACRA.
• Degree in Law, Business, or related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of corporate secretarial experience, ideally within the energy, chemicals, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience managing complex corporate structures including joint ventures and cross-border entities.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills to engage with senior stakeholders and regulators.

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Adaba Pte Ltd

Reg No: R25157283
EA Licence: 25C2727