Legal Counsel

EPICSOFT ASIA PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Singapore is seeking a legal professional to provide support for video game publishing and distribution. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on contract terms. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and has at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong grasp of Singaporean law. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal role.
• Experience in commercial contract review, particularly under Singapore law.
• Ability to manage legal matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for video game operations.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to publishing and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Legal research

Bilingual (English, Mandarin)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for the company’s video game publishing and distribution operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to game publishing, licensing, and distribution.
• Advise business teams on contract terms, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, including game content approvals and data protection laws.
• Support corporate governance and assist in M&A transactions when required.
• Coordinate with external law firms and corporate secretaries as needed.
• Assist with drafting of minutes and corporate resolutions.
• Resolve routine corporate legal matters and provide general legal guidance.
• Handle other legal tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal role.
• Experience in commercial contract review and negotiation, particularly under Singapore law.
• Ability to work independently and manage legal matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and practical business sense.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) for contract negotiations with Chinese partners.
• Independent at work while being able to work collaboratively at all levels and across functions.
• Good legal research skills, including for foreign jurisdictions.
• Resourceful, ability to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Organization skills with ability to monitor follow-through.
• Familiarity with PRC legal frameworks, particularly in gaming or digital industries, is an advantage but not required.
• Singaporean and PR preferred.