In-house Legal/Junior Legal Counsel

PRINCIPLE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent management services company in Singapore is seeking a legal expert to oversee all legal matters and provide comprehensive support to management. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, advising on compliance, and managing legal risks. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Law, proficiency in both Mandarin and English, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; Certification in law preferred.
• Passed Singapore Bar.
• Familiar with Singapore local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal matters and provide support to management.
• Draft and review English contracts, especially licensing agreements.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and risk management.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Bilingual (Mandarin, English)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type

Permanent and Full-Time

With good career development path and good company benefit

Industry

Medical (biosimilar medicines), with parent company listed in China.

Work Venue

CBD

Job Scope

Responsible for overseeing all legal matters of the company, and provide comprehensive legal support to the management by:

• Draft and review English contracts proficiently, especially licensing agreements, supply agreements, etc. related to trading of biosimilar medicines.
• Provide senior management legal advice on strategic decisions
• Understand the objectives of the business and effectively communicate with the management the potential legal risks and issues involved in company's daily operations and decision-making processes
• Advice on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management
• Assist to establish company's internal risk prevention/management framework and procedures
• Effectively negotiate the terms of the English agreement with the counterparties (affiliate companies with other shareholders, as well as supplier, etc.)
• Offer legal solutions that are suitable for the company’s each project needs
• In case of a possible legal dispute, understand the pressure points, suggest strategical advice to the management to win the case
• Prepare board/shareholder meeting minutes, create English records, and urge all signatories to sign
• Coordinate with external law firms regarding contract drafting and serve as a liaison for the company's external law firms
• Coordinate other contractual affairs
• Maintain and update legal documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise with HQ in China and affiliated companies in U.S. and Europe, to ensure alignment and seamless workflows of legal matters
• Perform any other legal related work assigned by the superior and management.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree or other equivalent professional qualifications; Certification in law or related areas is preferred.
• Has passed Singapore Bar.
• Familiarity with Singapore local laws and regulations, especially those related to trading transactions, as well as local company compliance.
• Strong knowledge of international trading contract clauses.
• Good command of writing and speaking in both Mandarin and English is a must.
• Proven experience (5 years+ relevant experiences), especially in contract negotiations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills; Strong presentation and communication skills, ability to interact confidently with senior management and various stakeholders.
• Good Logic, meticulous and well-organised; Strong time management skills.
• Good work attitude and willingness to contribute; Self-starter, Self-motivated and as well as an effective team player