Legal Counsel

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 73.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ManpowerGroup Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel on a 1-month contract to provide legal support across commercial contracts, compliance, and general corporate matters during a period of business need.

This role is suited to legally trained professionals who can operate independently while collaborating with business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Degree in Law.
• Experience in-house or commercial legal.
• Experience reviewing commercial contracts and advising.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore law and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to translate legal considerations into business guidance.

Responsabilidades

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.
• Provide practical legal advice to business stakeholders and translate legal issues into business recommendations.
• Assess legal and commercial risks and propose risk mitigations.
• Support compliance, corporate governance, data protection, and regulatory matters.
• Review existing contracts and identify renewal or follow-up areas.
• Maintain documentation and records of legal agreements and correspondence.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on business impact.

Conocimientos

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Independent work

Educación

Law degree

Descripción del empleo

Legal Counsel (1-Month Contract)

Commencement: 4 January 2027

ManpowerGroup Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel on a 1-month contract to provide legal support across commercial contracts, compliance, and general corporate matters during a period of business need.

This opportunity is suited to legally trained professionals who have gained experience in a commercial or in-house environment and can operate independently while working closely with business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.
• Provide practical legal advice to business stakeholders and translate legal considerations into clear business recommendations.
• Assess legal and commercial risks associated with business decisions and propose appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Support compliance, corporate governance, data protection, and regulatory matters as required.
• Review existing contractual arrangements and identify areas requiring follow-up or renewal.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of legal agreements and related correspondence.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and advise on potential business impact.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Law.
• Prior experience in an in-house legal, corporate legal, commercial legal, or legal and compliance function.
• Experience reviewing and advising on commercial contracts and business agreements.
• Strong understanding of Singapore legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced business environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting HR, workforce solutions, staffing, professional services, or other commercial businesses.
• Admission to the Singapore Bar is welcome but not required.

We're grateful for every application. Due to the volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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