Legal Director

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

Job summary

A reputable global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Legal Director to lead legal operations and provide advisory support. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, familiarity with APAC laws, and strong capabilities in contract drafting and M&A. This role offers a salary range of 8,000 to 16,000 SGD, along with benefits including annual leave and a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Variable bonus

17 days annual leave

Medical leave and insurance

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in legal roles, including team management.
• Solid understanding of Singapore laws and APAC legal frameworks.
• Experience in contract drafting and M&A negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of the operations.
• Advise management on risk and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.

Skills

Familiarity with APAC laws

Legal strategy advisory

Contract drafting

M&A negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

Job title: Legal Director
Reference ID: 37002
Salary Range: 8,000 - 16,000 SGD

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 & Preferences

(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

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No.: R21100464 (Chen Weilian)

Recruitment Licence: 12C5051