Legal Counsel

AIA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Shared Services in Singapore seeks a Legal Counsel to oversee and manage legal matters for AIA Singapore and its subsidiaries, ensuring robust risk management. The role focuses on contentious matters and litigation, requiring coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.

You will provide Singapore law guidance on insurance claims, regulatory compliance and data protection, review documents and internal policies, and report to senior management.

Qualifications

• A law degree from a recognized university.
• Admitted to the Singapore Bar, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• To manage and provide Singapore law advice on actual and potential contentious matters involving AIA Singapore and its subsidiaries, coordinating with external counsel and internal parties; reporting to senior management and Group Legal.
• To provide Singapore law advice on business activities in insurance claims, regulatory compliance, and data protection; reviewing documents, agreements, and internal reports, standards, policies and procedures.
• Perform other responsibilities to meet business needs as assigned.

Job description

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Join us as Legal Counsel! To provide support in overseeing and managing the legal matters of AIA Singapore and its subsidiaries, to ensure robust risk management. Primary focus on providing legal support and advice on actual and potential contentious matters and litigation.

Responsibilities

• To manage and provide Singapore law advice / support on actual and potential contentious matters involving AIA Singapore and its subsidiaries. This includes coordinating with external counsel and internal parties; and reporting to AIA Singapore senior management and AIA Group Legal. [55%]
• To provide Singapore law advice on business and operational activities primarily in the areas of insurance claims, regulatory compliance, and data protection. This includes reviewing relevant documents and agreements; and internal reports, standards, policies, and procedures. [30%]
• Perform other responsibilities and duties assigned from time to time, to meet business needs. [15%]

Requirements

• A law degree from a recognized university; admitted to the Singapore Bar, and of good standing.
• At least 5 years PQE, of which at least 3 were spent in practice at a law firm.
• Experience in insurance litigation/disputes preferred; else experience in general commercial / corporate litigation essential.
• Additionally, in-house experience at a regulated financial institution in Singapore ideal but optional.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills – willingness and ability to quickly pinpoint issues, follow up systematically and work with stakeholders to resolve.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to be capable of dealing with people across different levels of seniority as well as external parties.
• Able to work well under time pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A quick learner with a can-do, positive mentality and resilient.
• Humble, resourceful, adaptable and meticulous.

Believe in better with AIA. If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way! Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. “Better” starts with people who reimagine what is possible and turn ideas into meaningful action. At AIA, you will contribute in your own way, help shape outcomes that matter and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, teams, markets and levels. We will support you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your capabilities and grow your impact. Together, we challenge assumptions, learn from one another and find better ways forward. Bring your ambition, experience and ideas to AIA, and help shape what “better” looks like.