Legal & Compliance Manager (MNC) - Up to $11,000 + Bonus + Staff Benefits

Search Personnel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Legal and Compliance Manager in Singapore. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, providing legal support to management, and managing contractual issues. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in law or related fields, be bilingual in English and Mandarin, and have 3-5 years of relevant experience in contract management or legal advisory. Competitive salary up to $11,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in contract management, legal advisory, or commercial negotiations.
• Experience in EPC contracts, service agreements, and procurement contracts is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal support and strategic advice to upper management.
• Handle the full spectrum of contractual matters including drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Manage contractual risks and provide proactive recommendations.
• Oversee dispute resolution, litigation, and claims management.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments impacting the industry.
• Develop and maintain legal templates and contract management frameworks.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Excellent negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in law, Business, or related field

Legal qualification or accreditation (e.g., LLB or JD)

Job description

• Position: Legal and Compliance Manager
• Location: Gul Road (Company Transport Provided: Woodlands, Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong East, Boon Lay, Serangoon)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 5.30pm)
• Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $11,000 + Variable Bonus + Flexi Benefits + Staff Benefits
• Duration: Permanent
• Industry: Marine (fabrication) - MNC

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements, including international trade and anti-bribery laws
• Provide legal support and strategic advice to upper management on contractual and legal issues impacting the business
• Handle the full spectrum of contractual matters, including drafting, reviewing, amending, negotiating, and managing contracts (pre- and post-execution)
• Identify, assess, and manage contractual risks across business functions, providing proactive recommendations to mitigate exposure
• Oversee and attend to dispute resolution, litigation, and claims management, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments impacting the industry, ensuring continuous improvement in legal processes and knowledge-sharing within the organization
• Develop, standardize, and maintain legal templates and contract management frameworks to drive efficiency and consistency in legal documentation
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment on contractual obligations and flow-downs
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned by management

Requirements

• Bilingual in both English and Mandarin to converse with Mandarin business associates
• Bachelor’s Degree in law, Business, or a related field
• A legal qualification or accreditation (e.g., LLB or JD) is preferred
• At least 3-5 years of experience in contract management, legal advisory, or commercial negotiations, preferably in the oil & gas, energy, or EPC sectors
• Experience in EPC contracts, service agreements, and procurement contracts will be an advantage
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

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