Legal Director

Confidential; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking a Director of Legal for India to lead their legal function. This pivotal role involves strategic legal advisory, compliance with labor laws, contract management, and dispute resolution, ensuring alignment with global legal strategies. Ideal candidates will possess an LLB and extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, making them well-prepared to navigate a dynamic legal landscape.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead legal strategy in a growing organization

Work on cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of technology and banking

Collaboration with senior global teams

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of legal advisory experience in corporate, labor, and commercial law.
• Experience in GCCs, financial services, or technology industries preferred.
• Proven contract negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on regulatory matters impacting the organization.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including service agreements.
• Handle legal disputes and manage relationships with external legal counsel.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Independent and teamwork capability

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Education

LLB from a reputed law school

Job description

Role Overview: The Director - Legal, India will lead the legal function for First Citizens India, providing strategic counsel on a range of legal matters, managing risk, and ensuring all activities align with local and global legal frameworks. This role will collaborate closely with global legal teams and senior leadership to support business objectives, resolve disputes, and protect the organization's interests.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advisory & Governance: Provide legal advice on all legal and regulatory matters impacting the organization. Act as the principal legal advisor to the India GCC leadership, ensuring alignment with global legal strategies. Keep abreast of legislative changes affecting the organization and advise on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate business and mitigate legal risks. Collaborate with global legal teams to ensure policy consistency. Manage relationships with external legal counsel and act as the India legal representative during leadership meetings and strategic decisions.
3. Employment Law & HR Support: Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations. Support HR with legal advisory on employee relations, workplace policies, and disputes. Provide guidance on employee matters, terminations, restructuring, and internal investigations.
4. Contracts Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including service agreements and vendor MOUs. Manage legal aspects of outsourcing, vendor relationships, and technology agreements.
5. Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management: Handle legal disputes and liaise with external legal firms on litigation and investigations.
6. Intellectual Property & Technology Law: Oversee IP matters, including trademarks and trade secrets. Advise on licensing, technology development, and legal risks in innovation projects.

Key Contribution Measures: Achievement of KPIs, reduction in legal risks, proactive legal counsel, and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications and Experience: LLB from a reputed law school, 12-15+ years of legal advisory experience, with exposure to corporate, labor, and commercial law. Experience in GCCs, financial services, or technology industries is preferred. Proven contract negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

Skills: Commercial acumen, stakeholder management, excellent communication, independent and team work capability, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment.

Why Join Us: Lead legal strategy in a growing global organization, work on cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of technology and banking, and collaborate with senior global teams.