Legal & Compliance Officer

LHN Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore is seeking a legal professional to ensure compliance and manage contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Law and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and monitoring legislation. Strong communication skills and ethical standards are vital. This role offers an opportunity to impact organizational operations positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in contract management or corporate legal roles.
• Strong knowledge of local laws and best practices.
• Highly ethical and discreet.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of compliance and risk management.
• Draft and review contracts to protect the organization’s interests.
• Provide legal advice on contracts and intellectual property.
• Monitor changes in legislation and ensure compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial law

Local laws and regulations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding regarding the compliance, legal and risk management associated with the Group’s business operation.
• Draft and review the Group’s business processes and ensure compliance and all risks exposures are identified, evaluated, mitigated and updated appropriately on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts to ensure the organisation’s interests are protected.
• Provide timely and accurate legal advice on a broad range of matters, including contracts, intellectual property, NDAs, MOUs, claims etc, as to support the Group’s operation teams.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environments; ensure the organisation’s policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to promote compliance awareness and understanding of relevant legal obligations.
• Lead internal investigations into potential compliance breaches and report findings to senior management and relevant authorities as necessary.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external legal counsel, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities and legal documentation.
• Other administrative tasks as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or other related legal qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in contract management, commercial law, or corporate legal roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local laws, regulations, and best practices relevant to the industry.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly ethical, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.