Legal Associate

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global workforce leader is seeking a Legal Associate for a 6-month contract in Singapore. The successful candidate will assist the Country Manager in compliance, contracts, and corporate governance, ensuring legal obligations are met. Ideal applicants should have a degree in law, possess knowledge of Singapore’s regulations, be detail-oriented, and have strong negotiation skills. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced business environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or related fields required.
• Good knowledge of Singapore's laws and regulations is crucial.
• Detail-oriented and proactive individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review company contracts and simplify legal terms for stakeholders.
• Analyze legal implications of decisions and suggest alternatives.
• Monitor legal matters, ensuring validity of agreements and timely renewals.
• Ensure documentation of all legal documents is maintained.
• Track amendments in regulations and legal obligations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Strong negotiation skills

Knowledge of Singapore’s laws

Education

Degree in Law or related fields

Job description

Legal Associate – Join a Global Workforce Leader (6 Months Contract)

Step into the world of work with ManpowerGroup Singapore. ManpowerGroup has a global footprint spanning 2,200 offices and over 30,000 employees worldwide. We’re not just about jobs—we’re about shaping careers and helping organizations thrive in a fast-changing market.

As a Legal Associate, you’ll work directly with our Country Manager, supporting compliance, contracts, data protection and corporate governance while gaining hands‑on experience in a global business environment.

If you’re detail‑oriented, proactive, and eager to learn, this is your chance to grow with a world leader in talent solutions.

Role Highlights

• Review company contracts and translate complicated legal jargon into language which stakeholders can understand.
• Analyze the legal implications of business actions and decisions; work with the Country Manager to suggest alternative courses of action and mitigate risk exposure to the internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and/or advise on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements. Ensure that all the company agreements are valid and renew legal contracts before they lapse.
• Ensure proper documentation of all legal documents.
• Ensure that all legal formalities such as maintenance of assets, lease agreements and other such obligations are fulfilled on time.
• Keep track of the latest amendments in regulations.

Profile and Experience

• Degree in Law or other related fields
• Possess good knowledge of Singapore’s laws, rules and regulations
• Meticulous
• Strong negotiation skills

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Equal Opportunity

Manpower operates an equal opportunities policy, which means we will not discriminate, directly or indirectly, against people on the grounds of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, cultural background, gender, age, disability, caste, marital status, union membership, political affiliation, pregnancy, health, sexual orientation and gender identity. Manpower will not discriminate in advertising, when selecting, offering training or providing benefits or services. Every vacancy will be open equally to those who have the required skills and qualifications.

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