Legal Counsel Government

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm located in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Director (Legal) to manage legal affairs, provide advice on regulatory issues, and oversee corporate documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree and at least 4 years of post-qualification experience. This is a permanent role with a focus on developing legal processes within the organization.

Qualifications

• Possess a law degree and be called to the Singapore Bar (or other commonwealth jurisdictions).
• Have at least 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Corporate work experience (especially in contract law) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and actions with senior management.
• Draft and review various regulatory and corporate documents.
• Provide legal advice on legislative matters administered by the company.
• Manage potentially contentious matters and liaise with external lawyers.

Skills

Legal advice and interpretation

Drafting regulatory instruments

Corporate law

Contract law

Managing external lawyers

Education

Law degree

Job description

Role: Assistant Director (Legal)

Working hours: Mon – Thurs: 8.30am – 6.00pm, Fri: 8.30am – 5.30pm

Engagement: Permanent role on 3-year renewal basis

Location: Lavender

• Working with senior management to develop and implement policies and actions;
• Drafting of regulatory instruments such as legislations and subsidiary legislations under the purview of company;
• Providing legal advice and interpretation with respect to various legislations administered by company, as well as all other laws of Singapore as required by company in the discharge of its duties and functions;
• Drafting, reviewing and providing sound legal advice on a broad range of legal issues;
• Drafting, vetting and advising on general corporate and contractual matters including, but not limited to, tender documents, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), tenancy agreements and other commercial documents;
• Developing and setting in place internal legal processes and guidance for the various company Divisions and GROs, including setting up a repository of legal advice rendered to company;
• Advising and managing potentially contentious matters;
• Managing and liaising with external lawyers; and
• Undertaking such other tasks/projects as may be assigned from time to time.

Prerequisites of the Candidate

• Possess a law degree and be called to the Singapore Bar (or other commonwealth jurisdictions).
• Have at least 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Corporate work experience (especially in contract law) would be an advantage.

Interested candidates may apply via email to [e-mail]

All job applications will be processed with strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Chee Yung Chen (Zack)