Head of Legal Affairs / Legal Counsel (Corporate & Commercial Law)

Stafflink Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise in Singapore seeks a Head of Legal to establish and lead the Legal Department, provide corporate governance and M&A support, and manage external legal relationships. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Law with at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of corporate law, and bilingual in English and Chinese. This position offers a dynamic work environment and is based in Tanjong Pagar, Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate legal affairs or private practice.
• Experience with M&A or engineering-related projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with the legal environment in Southeast Asia is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Legal Department per business needs.
• Provide legal advice for corporate governance and M&A.
• Draft and negotiate contracts in multiple languages.
• Manage relationships with external legal firms.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract law

International trade regulations

M&A experience

Bilingual in English and Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

Overview

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Work Location: Tanjong Pagar (walking distance from the MRT)

A rapidly growing Singapore-based enterprise with diverse business interests spanning commodity trading, industrial project development, and international investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Legal Department according to the company’s business growth and strategic needs.

• Provide legal advice and support for corporate governance, M&A, commodity trading, and overseas industrial project development.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements in multiple languages, including English and Chinese, to meet business and regulatory requirements.

• Manage relationships with external legal firms and oversee domestic and cross-border legal issues.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Support management on business-related legal strategies and other assigned legal matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in corporate legal affairs or private practice.

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and international trade regulations; experience in M&A or engineering-related projects is an advantage.

• Familiarity with the legal environment in Southeast Asia.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants, please click on “Apply Now”.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Stafflink Services Pte Ltd

EA Licence No.: 04C4294

EA Personnel: Chua Xue Min (Joesefyn)

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R23113090