Legal Counsel / Inhouse Lawyer - JY

PASONA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel / Inhouse Lawyer to oversee Corporate Planning, Legal and Compliance for group companies in the region. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in law, admission to the Singapore Bar, and 3-5 years of experience, preferably in an international business environment. Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory compliance, as well as excellent English communication skills, are required for this role. The position offers a salary of up to $10,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years as a legal counsel or in a law firm, preferably in an international business environment.
• Admission to the Singapore Bar is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for local and regional operations.
• Provide legal advice on corporate and regulatory matters.
• Support compliance initiatives including anti-corruption.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Excellent English communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

Legal Counsel / Inhouse Lawyer

Job ID: 20022

Location: Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Salary: Up to $10,000 (depending on experience)

Job Description

Candidate is a member to assist in overseeing Corporate Planning, Legal and Compliance for our group companies in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.

Candidate will support legal related matters for our company under Region Corporate Management while playing its regional office role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for local and regional operations.
• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Support compliance initiatives, including antitrust, anti-corruption, and data protection.
• Assist in managing litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to mitigate legal risks.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and advise on implications for business operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Admission: Singapore Bar mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years as a legal counsel or in a law firm, preferably in an international business environment.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory compliance; excellent English communication skills (written and spoken); ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Preferred: Knowledge of maritime law, trade compliance (including economic sanctions), M&A or industry-specific regulations; additional language skills such as Japanese for regional coordination in Japan.

How to Apply

Send your updated resume to Joanne (R21101135) [e-mail] with subject header "Job Application for 20022, Legal Counsel / Inhouse Lawyer".

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified; other applications will be retained for future opportunities.