Legal & Compliance Manager

COSMOSTAR SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational manufacturing company based in Singapore is looking for a Legal & Compliance Manager to oversee all legal and regulatory matters across their global operations. The role includes advising senior management on legal risks, managing compliance with local and international laws, and drafting contracts across multiple jurisdictions. A Bachelor's degree in Law and at least 5 years of legal experience are required. Candidates must be proficient in English and Chinese, and previous experience in a multinational environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a legal or compliance role, ideally within a multinational or manufacturing environment.
• Admission to practice in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction preferred.
• Experience handling cross-border transactions and coordinating with overseas subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior management on legal risks and regulatory changes.
• Develop and manage legal policies and procedures for compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Legal operations

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Technological proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Tools

Contract management systems

Virtual data rooms (VDRs)

Job description

Legal & Compliance Manager
(Based at Corporate HQ, Singapore)

Overview

As the Company’s primary legal counsel, the Legal & Compliance Manager will oversee all legal and regulatory matters across our global operations, including Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure the Company operates within legal boundaries while upholding a high standard of ethical conduct.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Advise senior management and internal stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory changes, and the legal implications of business decision
• Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations
• Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements with customers, vendors, suppliers, partners, and employees across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee and maintain contract management systems and databases
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., PDPA, GDPR), anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and other applicable regulations
• Monitor, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across all business activities
• Handle internal investigations and respond to compliance breaches, regulatory inquiries, or litigation matters
• Drive legal due diligence for corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including regulatory and compliance review
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders
• Provide legal support for corporate secretarial matters, board meetings, and corporate exercises
• Prepare regular legal and compliance reports for leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); admission to practice in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction is preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a legal or compliance role, ideally within a multinational or manufacturing environment, supervising/ managing experience
• Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory compliance, and legal operations in a manufacturing or B2B environment
• Prior experience handling cross-border transactions and coordinating with overseas subsidiaries or stakeholders
• Proficient in English and Chinese (spoken and written) to support cross-border operations and review documents in both languages
• Technologically proficient, with the ability to manage centralised contract systems, track key agreements and terms, utilise virtual data rooms (VDRs) or similar platforms, and assess digital tools to enhance legal operations
• Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of providing pragmatic legal solutions to support business growth