Legal Counsel

SINGAPORE FOZL GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate entity in Singapore seeks an experienced legal professional to provide legal advice and ensure compliance with corporate governance standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law, with at least 5 years of experience in a related role. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential for communication with Mandarin-speaking counterparts. This role will involve drafting contracts, managing legal risks, and conducting compliance audits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant experience in a corporate secretarial or legal firm.
• Holding or pursuing corporate secretarial qualifications (SAICSA) is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on risks and implications of business.
• Develop internal policies for compliance with legal standards.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance checks.
• Handle disputes, litigation, and arbitration matters.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Risk management

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

Professional Certification

Job description

Job Descriptions:

• Provide legal advice to the company on legal risks and implications of the company business.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements and board resolutions.
• Identify and assess potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance checks to ensure legal and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including management, business partners and operations teams to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks across all aspects of the company business.
• Handle disputes, litigation and arbitration matters as they arise.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external lawyers and external company secretaries when required.
• Conduct training sessions for internal staff on compliance issues and changes in corporate governance requirements as necessary.
• Stay abreast of changes in corporate laws and regulations globally and proactively advise the company on potential impacts and necessary actions.
• Other ad-hoc as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)/Business Administration/Professional Certification or equivalent.
• Has at least 5 years relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within a corporate secretarial or legal firm.
• Holding or currently pursuing corporate secretarial qualifications (SAICSA) would be advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in handling corporate governance and risk management issues.
• Proficiency in mandarin will be vital in this role to deal with mandarin speaking counterparts.