Legal, Assistant Manager

AUTO & GENERAL (SEA) SERVICES PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance company in Singapore seeks a qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of experience. The role includes managing business contracts, supporting business development, and corporate secretarial activities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, be problem solvers, and possess a collaborative attitude. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be part of an expanding team.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years post-qualification experience in relevant legal fields.
• Ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and amend business contracts.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain contracts registers and manage renewals.
• Assist in dispute resolution management.
• Manage trade marks portfolio in collaboration with external lawyers.
• Provide guidance on legal and regulatory matters.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Corporate secretarial experience

Effective communicator

Problem solver

Team player

Good attitude

Education

Admission to the Singapore bar or equivalent

Job description

You will be part of a dynamic and driven team at Auto & General – which is a people focused company and a part of an international insurance group, which provides insurance solutions for millions of policyholders worldwide. Businesses owned by the group include Compare the Market in the UK, Budget Direct in Australia and Telesure in South Africa.

The Legal team is responsible for supporting Auto & General businesses in Singapore. We are looking to expand our businesses in Southeast Asia. If you think you fit the bill and are keen to be part of this exciting journey with us, we want you!

Job Responsibilities

● Manage business contracts. Draft, review, negotiate and amend a broad range of business contracts for the company. Provide advice and assistance to management on standard agreements and terms and conditions of business or business processes.

● Support business development. Support new product development work and business initiatives, including digital and online products and functionalities. Review and advise on marketing and advertising initiatives and executions.

● Maintain contracts registers. Keep the company’s contracts registers up-to-date and help business owners manage renewals in relation to their contracts.

● Assist in management of dispute resolution. Review relevant correspondence and provide advice on and management of disputes and claims, whether internal or external

● Assist in management of trade marks portfolio. Review the relevant issues and liaise with external lawyers

● Corporate secretarial. Assist and support the Company Secretary on related activities.

● General. Provide general guidance and advice to the company on all other legal and regulatory matters.

Job Requirements

● Qualified lawyer. Admitted to the Singapore bar (or equivalent) with at least 7 years post-qualification experience in corporate, commercial, financial services, banking or a related field. Candidates qualified in other common law jurisdiction will also be considered.

● Corporate secretarial experience required. Able to advise and support related activities for the companies in our group.

● Effective communicator. Good oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and concisely to business owners.

● Problem solver. Takes initiative to learn independently and takes responsibility for understanding and solving problems.

● Team player. Good interpersonal skills and willing to build working relationships throughout the company.

● Good attitude. Willing to learn and cover a broad spectrum of work, with guidance. Adaptable to working in a fluid and changing business environment, and in different geographical regions. Staying abreast of developments in critical legal areas: insurance, financial services, consumer, privacy, outsourcing etc.