Legal & Compliance Executive

BDP GLOBAL SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics firm is seeking a Legal & Compliance Executive in Singapore. This role involves providing administrative support to the APAC Legal and Compliance team. The ideal candidate should be organized, proactive, and eager to learn, with a focus on confidentiality and compliance. Candidates must be pursuing a Law Degree or have relevant experience in legal roles. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the efficiency of legal operations in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Law Degree or recent law diploma graduate.
• Preferred with at least one year working experience in the related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to the APAC Legal and Compliance team.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing Legal and Compliance documents.
• Conduct legal research under the guidance of our counsels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Research and writing skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication skills in English

Interpersonal skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law Degree (JD) or diploma in law

Non-law graduates or diploma holders with related experience

Job description

Overview

About PSA BDP
PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide. We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community. We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization. PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world\'s leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Role

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal & Compliance Executive to join our APAC Legal & Compliance team. As a Legal & Compliance Executive, you will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to our APAC Legal and Compliance Department. This assignment offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with our Regional Counsel, APAC & China, other counsels in the region and compliance managers, gain exposure to various legal and compliance processes, and contribute to the efficiency of our Legal and Compliance operations in the APAC region. The ideal candidate should be organized, proactive, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to the APAC Legal and Compliance team, including but not limited to, document preparation, filing, and data entry.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing Legal and Compliance documents, contracts and other important records.
• Support the APAC Legal and Compliance department in database clean-up initiatives, data verification and organization.
• Collaborate with team members to re-arrange and improve the filing system for easy retrieval and storage of documents.
• Conduct legal research under the guidance of our counsels and assist in preparing legal memos and summaries.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive of all Legal & Compliance documents and information.
• Perform various administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travels and appointments.
• Support the Regional Counsel, APAC & China and other counsels in other tasks and projects as assigned.
• Manage the Legal & Compliance Department’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, Intel Agree for the APAC, China & India region.
• Support other regions legal and compliance departments as and when required.
• Support the Regional Counsel, APAC & China in his role as administrator for all legal entities in APAC on corporate secretarial and corporate governance matters.

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Law Degree (JD) / recent diploma of law graduates / non-law graduates or diploma holders who have prior experience in legal executive or paralegal roles.
• Preferred with at least one (1) year working experience in the related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent research, writing, analytical skills, and verbal communication skills in English/Mandarin or any other Asian languages
• Positive attitude, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• A professional demeanour and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Interest in administrative work and legal and compliance processes.