Legal Counsel

Halcyon Agri Corporation Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporation in Singapore is seeking a dedicated legal professional to provide commercial-focused legal advice and support. The role involves assisting in corporate governance, contract management, and conducting legal research. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in law, 2–4 years of post-qualification experience, and proficiency in Chinese for effective communication. Join our dynamic team to navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Admitted or eligible for admission to the Bar in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 2–4 years of post-qualification experience in legal practice.
• Experience in banking and finance transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial-focused legal advice and support.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.

Skills

Commercial-focused legal advice

Contract law foundation

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in law (LLB)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Provide commercial-focused legal advice and support on broad range of regulatory, contentious and corporate matters.

• Conduct legal research on corporate, regulatory and compliance matters across relevant jurisdictions.

• Assist in corporate governance matters, including preparation of board materials, resolutions and statutory filings.

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and documents, including but not limited to NDAs, commercial agreements, consulting agreements, service agreements, banking and finance documents.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (business, finance, HR, operations in HQ and subsidiaries) to provide legal support.

• Provide advice and guidance to mitigate legal risks, ensure compliance with regulations, monitor and enforce global and regional corporate polices.

• Assist in managing external counsel, including document coordination and matter tracking.

• Provide support to the Company Secretary on company secretarial, governance and other matters related to compliance with SGX listing rules and relevant laws and regulations.

• Support dispute management, including claims, complaints and pre-litigation matters.

• Maintain contract management systems and legal records.

• Perform other assignments or tasks as instructed by the Group Head of Legal or Senior Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or equivalent; admitted or eligible for admission to the Bar in a relevant jurisdiction.

• 2–4 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in an in-house or corporate law firm environment.

• Strong foundation in contract law and commercial transactions.

• Exposure to or experience in banking and finance transactions, including loans, security, or financing documentation.

• Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese to liaise effectively with Chinese-speaking stakeholders and review Chinese legal documents.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.