Legal Counsel

IFS Capital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Legal Counsel in Singapore. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on corporate legal matters, and manage legal risks. You'll bring a law degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, contributing to both corporate legal affairs and ESG initiatives within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE, preferably in financial services or corporate law.
• Proven experience in complex legal documentation and dispute resolution.
• Interest or experience in sustainability or ESG-related legal matters is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on corporate and legal issues.
• Monitor legal developments and provide updates for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independence in legal work

Experience in ESG-related matters

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Job description

Be part of our family

At IFS Capital, we understand that our people is the key to our success.

We believe in providing our team members with the best working environment, sufficient training and mutual respect to excel in their roles.

Legal Counsel

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (such as financing, vendor, NDAs, service, technology-related contracts), that protect the Group interests and comply with Singapore law.
• Advise internal stakeholders on corporate, transactional and legal issues, primarily in Singapore, with periodic support for cross-border matters in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
• Support the Chief Legal Counsel in managing legal risks and pre-contentious matters, including coordinating with and instructing external counsel on litigation and contentious corporate matters.
• Monitor legal developments in Singapore and, where relevant, in other Southeast Asian markets, providing timely updates and insights for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and review of internal legal templates, policies, and procedures, ensuring best practices in documentation.
• Collaborate with business units and the sustainability team to ensure legal perspectives are integrated into ESG and sustainability-related initiatives and disclosures.
• Work alongside the compliance team on matters where legal and compliance intersect, ensuring a cohesive approach to risk management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree with admission to practice law in Singapore.
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE, preferably with relevant experience in financial services or corporate law.
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal documentation.
• Exposure to dispute resolution and litigation.
• Ability to work independently in a lean structure.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Interest or experience in sustainability or ESG-related legal matters is an advantage.
• Experience with cross-border legal matters in Southeast Asia is an advantage, but not essential.