Legal Executive

PhillipCapital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PhillipCapital, a leading financial services firm in Singapore, is hiring a Legal Executive to support commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters. The role involves drafting agreements, advising business units, and coordinating with compliance on governance initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB or equivalent, with at least three years of relevant experience, preferably in-house or in a law firm supporting financial institutions.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent law degree.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience.
• Called to the Bar or practising qualification is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (client agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts).
• Provide practical legal advice to business units on contractual and operational matters.
• Support new business initiatives by identifying legal considerations and implementing solutions.
• Collaborate with Business Assurance and Compliance on governance and regulatory implementation.
• Assist with legal due diligence for counterparties and strategic projects.
• Coordinate external legal counsel for specialized advice or litigation.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess business impact.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Legal Executive

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Organising Institution / Firm

PhillipCapital

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; At least 3 years of relevant legal experience (preferably in-house or law firm supporting financial institutions); Called to the Bar/practising qualification is an advantage but not essential; Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills; Proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Legal Executive at PhillipCapital

PhillipCapital, a leading financial services firm in Singapore, is hiring a Legal Executive to support commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters. This full-time role involves drafting agreements, providing legal advice to business units, and collaborating with compliance teams on governance initiatives.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house counsel or law firm roles supporting financial institutions or regulated businesses.
• Qualification: Called to the Bar or practising qualification is an advantage but not essential.
• Skills: Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills; ability to provide commercially balanced legal advice.
• Language: Strong English communication; proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (client agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts).
• Provide practical legal advice to business units on contractual and operational matters.
• Support new business initiatives by identifying legal considerations and implementing solutions.
• Collaborate with Business Assurance and Compliance on governance and regulatory implementation.
• Assist with legal due diligence for counterparties and strategic projects.
• Coordinate external legal counsel for specialized advice or litigation.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess business impact.

Compensation & Mode

Stipend/Salary: Not specified in the source.

Employment Type: Full-time.