Legal Director

Reeracoen Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Legal Director to manage all legal operations. You will advise senior management on legal strategy and compliance, handle M&A transactions, and ensure corporate compliance with legal requirements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Law, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of Singapore laws and APAC regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Variable bonus based on performance

Annual leave: 17 to 21 days

Medical insurance coverage

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience managing teams.
• Solid understanding of Singapore laws and APAC frameworks.
• Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all legal aspects of operations.
• Advise on legal strategy and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.

Skills

APAC laws familiarity

Contract drafting

Mergers & acquisitions negotiation

Compliance management

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related discipline

Job description

Job title: Legal Director • Salary: SGD 8,000 - 13,000 • Reference ID: 37002

Our client, a reputable global consulting firm, is seeking a Legal Director with strong familiarity with APAC laws and regulations to assume this group-level role based in Singapore.

Reporting to: COO

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support all legal aspects of the organization’s operations.
• Advise senior management on legal strategy, risk, and compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, SaaS contracts, vendor and contractor agreements, and NDAs.
• Lead and support end-to-end M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Enhance and update internal policy frameworks and guidelines to ensure corporate compliance with legal requirements and minimize legal risk exposure.
• Identify potential legal and compliance risks through periodic assessments and recommend action plans to mitigate such risks.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, on legal and compliance matters.

What you will receive

• Variable bonus (based on company and individual performance)
• Annual leave: 17 days (up to a maximum of 21 days)
• Medical leave and medical insurance coverage
• Family Support Benefits: Up to USD 3,000 per year for education aid
• Hybrid work arrangement

Requirements

Must

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including experience managing teams
• Solid understanding of Singapore laws and regulations, with exposure to APAC legal frameworks
• Proven experience in contract drafting, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) negotiation, and providing senior advisory support
• Able to handle legal and compliance matters independently
• Strong ability to manage multiple ongoing matters and deliver results within deadlines

Advantageous

• Qualified in Singapore or Malaysia Bar
• Experience leading end-to-end corporate M&A transactions across APAC, India, and the Middle East

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No.: R1217125 (Yeo Ker Ling Caroline) • Recruitment Licence: 12C5051