Legal & Compliance Associate

IOTALENTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure and investments firm in Singapore is seeking a legal professional to oversee governance and compliance programs, provide legal support, and assist the Company Secretary. Candidates should have a recognized law degree with at least 4 years of experience and strong legal drafting skills. Proficiency in Chinese is a plus. This role offers the opportunity to influence high-profile projects and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience, either in private practice or in-house.
• Qualification in Singapore or UK law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company's governance and compliance programmes.
• Provide legal support to the company's business operations.
• Support the Company Secretary in governance.

Skills

Strong legal drafting skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Commercial judgment

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese

Education

Recognised law degree

Job description

Overview

Join a Leading Global Infrastructure & Investments Player

Our client is an internationally recognised leader in world-class infrastructure and investments, shaping transformative projects that touch millions of lives worldwide. Renowned for their innovation, impeccable governance, and commitment to sustainable growth, they partner with top-tier organisations to deliver lasting impact on a global scale. This is your chance to join an elite team where your expertise will contribute directly to high-profile ventures, influence strategic decisions, and help set new benchmarks in excellence for industries worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company\'s governance and compliance programmes, focusing on the company\'s global business activities. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to formulate, implement, and maintain compliance and corporate policies and frameworks to ensure alignment with regulatory obligations. Enhance existing compliance processes, track regulatory developments, identify and escalate potential compliance risks to Management, and oversee appropriate resolution measures.
• Provide legal support to the company\'s business operations. This includes drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, developing legal templates to support project structuring, engaging with strategic partners and financiers, and managing external counsel engagements. Involvement in corporate secretarial and corporate governance matters.
• Support the Company Secretary in ensuring effective Board and Board Committee governance. This includes preparing and coordinating materials for Board and Board Committee meetings, drafting and circulating meeting minutes and Directors’ Resolutions in Writing, and maintaining statutory registers and corporate records.

Qualifications

• A recognised law degree, with a minimum of 4 years\' post-qualification experience, either in private practice or in-house.
• Qualification in Singapore or UK law preferred.
• Strong legal drafting skills and sound commercial judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese is an advantage to liaise with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.