Legal Assistant

Hudson Talent Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer-brand business in Singapore is seeking a Legal Support professional to assist with contract preparation and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is a fresh graduate or an individual with up to three years of experience in legal or compliance roles. Responsibilities include supporting due-diligence checks, document management, and liaising with stakeholders. This role offers a solid pathway for career growth in legal operations, catering to recent graduates and paralegals.

Qualifications

• Suitable for fresh graduates or those with up to 3 years of legal/compliance experience.
• Open to paralegals, legal executives, or corporate secretarial professionals seeking broader exposure.
• Basic understanding of contract terms and legal documentation is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic contract preparation and legal queries.
• Support due-diligence checks and document management.
• Provide administrative support for legal and compliance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Diploma in Law or foreign law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Company

A famous consumer‑brand and licensing business with operations across Asia, headquartered in Singapore. The organisation manages regional commercial activities, brand partnerships, and product licensing, and is expanding its legal support function to keep pace with business growth.

Responsibilities

Legal & Documentation Support

• Assist with basic contract preparation, including reviewing straightforward agreements and responding to simple legal queries from internal teams.
• Support due‑diligence checks by verifying documents such as deal summaries, approvals, and authorisation letters.
• Handle routine document management, data entry and maintain legal trackers, databases, and filing systems.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support for legal, compliance, and occasional corporate secretarial tasks (light‑touch in nature).
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders on routine documentation follow‑ups, clarifications, or information requests.
• Serve as backup to the Legal Manager when required, ensuring business continuity.

Additional Contributions

• Assist with regional matters tied to the company’s growth, including brand‑related work (e.g., trademark and licensing support) when needed.
• Support improvement of legal workflows, templates, checklists, and processes.

Requirements

• Diploma in Law or a foreign law degree; suitable for fresh graduates or those with up to three years of legal/compliance experience.
• Open to paralegals, legal executives, or corporate secretarial professionals seeking broader exposure.
• Basic understanding of contract terms and legal documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, with solid organisational and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable handling administrative and document‑intensive work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.