Legal Counsel

ACCURON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks a legal professional to support corporate secretarial duties and compliance obligations. Responsibilities include preparing statutory filings, maintaining board schedules, and providing legal support on contracts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Law and 3+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English, along with strong drafting and negotiation skills, is essential. This role supports dynamic interactions with senior management and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate/commercial law experience.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin is a plus.
• Experience in cloud-based document management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file statutory lodgements with ACRA BizFile.
• Maintain schedules for Board meetings and prepare agendas.
• Provide basic legal support in reviewing and drafting contracts.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum Bachelor's in Law (LL.B)

Qualified Person in Singapore or Commonwealth jurisdiction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate shall be responsible for routine and administrative legal and corporate secretarial duties for the Group and advising on and supporting the administration of legal matters, such as filing and maintaining records for significant legal matters, contracts and databases.

This position will have interactions with Boards of Directors, Senior Management teams at both the Holding company and the business unit levels (including foreign subsidiaries) and with external legal, regulatory bodies, and corporate secretarial service providers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for statutory lodgements with ACRA BizFile, including preparation and filing of FS XBRL Annual Returns.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and provide general advice on compliance obligations.
• Preparing board and shareholder resolutions, minutes and meeting papers.
• Maintain schedules for Board and Board Committee meetings, confirm attendance, prepare agendas, and compile papers for circulation and retention.
• Liaise with the external company secretarial service provider and monitor service levels.
• Lead and support corporate actions, restructuring, M&A and/or business/corporate integration activities.
• Oversee and maintain the Group’s ownership structure and ensure timely update of changes.
• Review and proofread documents; coordinate translation requirements.
• Provide basic legal support in reviewing and drafting contracts and maintaining contract databases.
• Support overseas business trips, including planning, preparation, and on-site assistance when required.
• Updating & maintaining statutory registers & records.
• Maintain governance documents, such as rules, policies, and procedures.
• Exhibit a strong sense of integrity and professionalism as a member of the Legal and Corporate Secretarial Department

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor\'s in Law (LL.B) or an equivalent qualification.
• Qualified Person in Singapore or a Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years of corporate/commercial law experience in professional firms and/or in-house role.
• Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills in contracts and corporate documentation.
• Excellent written and communication skills in English; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage (for communicating with China subsidiaries/partners) is an advantage but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; experience in cloud-based document/board management systems preferred.
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude with initiative and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; able to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail, with the ability to see tasks through to completion.
• Demonstrates integrity, resilience, and effective stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with listed-company compliance and reporting requirements.
• Experience liaising with regulators such as ACRA, MAS, or foreign regulatory bodies.
• Exposure to project management, especially in M&A or corporate integration.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g. PDPA, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, sanctions).
• Proficiency with legal entity management or contract management software.
• Cross-cultural communication skills and experience working with overseas subsidiaries.

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