Lead Legal Counsel | Trading, Property & Corporate Law - 0221

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

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Singapore seeks a legal expert to build a legal team. The role involves advising on M&A, corporate law, and managing compliance with Singapore regulations. Ideal candidates will have 8-12 years of legal experience, expertise in litigation, and the ability to travel for business development. A competitive salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in law firm or as legal counsel, preferably in trading, property, or construction.
• Ability to travel to Malaysia for M&A jobs.
• Registered and called to the Singapore bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Singapore law and compliance with regulations.
• Lead legal assistance on M&A activities and corporate transactions.
• Supervise incorporation of companies and corporate secretarial matters.

Skills

Mergers and acquisitions

General corporate law

Litigation knowledge

Drafting legal opinions

Education

Degree in law (LLB)

Job description

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.

Job Details:

• 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

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

How to Apply:

Interested applicants can send your resume to Whatsapp : [phone] Haylee or Email : [e-mail]

No Charges will be incurred by Candidates for any service rendered.

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.