Group Legal Counsel [Tanjong Pagar | 5 days | up to $20,000 + AWS + Bonus] - LCYL

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Group Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance in matters of corporate law. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, 8-12 years of experience, and expertise in mergers and acquisitions. Responsibilities include advising on legal contracts and leading corporate secretarial duties. This position offers a competitive salary with potential bonuses and requires some travel for M&A activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in a law firm or as a legal counsel.
• Experience in trading & distribution, property development, and construction.
• Ability to travel for M&A jobs.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice regarding Singapore law and various applicable laws.
• Lead legal assistance on business development activities.
• In charge of incorporation and corporate secretarial matters.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions

Corporate Law

Litigation

Negotiation

Legal Advisory

Education

Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Group Legal Counsel

• Salary: $15,000 - $20,000 + AWS + Bonus
• Working Days: 5 days
• Working Timing: 9AM to 6PM
• Working Location: ANSON ROAD SPRINGLEAF TOWER, MRT nearby are Tanjong Pagar or Shenton Way

The company is a group that focuses on trading and distributing steel-related products. They are also involved in developing properties, such as service apartments. Right now, they are looking for a legal expert to help build a legal team. There will be 105 minutes of pre- interview assessment for this post when shortlisted for f2f interview.

Requirements:

• Degree in law (LLB) in university and called to the Singapore bar.
• Min 8-12 years of experience’ in either a law firm or as a legal counsel, preferable experience covered from trading & distribution, property development, construction related.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, knowledge of and litigation.
• Able to travel to Malaysia [ Penang, Johor, KL ] with Managing Director for M&A jobs.

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 of assets), assisting, advising and negotiating alongside with the business, finance and tax teams and ensuring the drafting and reviewing of all the 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

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