Legal Executive (In-House)

ONYX SG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

ONYX SG PTE. LTD.

is seeking a Legal Executive to support regional business development and investment activities in Singapore. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements such as NDAs, MOUs, and Service Agreements, while ensuring compliance with the Singapore Companies Act.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant in-house legal or corporate/commercial experience.
• Hands-on experience reviewing and drafting commercial contracts (NDAs, MOUs, Service Agreements).
• Excellent written and spoken English with cross-functional communication ability.
• Experience in commodities trading or energy industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including NDAs, MOUs, and Service Agreements.
• Assist the legal team with investment and project-related documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate legal matters across Southeast Asian representative offices; liaise with external counsel as needed.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Legal writing

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

A leading multinational energy company is currently seeking a Legal Executive to support its regional business development and investment activities.

The Legal Executive will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Service Agreements, and tender documents. You will assist the legal team with investment and project-related documentation while ensuring business activities remain compliant with applicable regulations, including the Singapore Companies Act.

Additionally, you will help coordinate legal matters across the company’s Southeast Asian representative offices and liaise with external legal counsel when necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in law or an equivalent legal qualification (A legal practicing certificate is not required)
• 1 to 3 years of relevant in-house legal or corporate/commercial experience
• Hands-on experience reviewing and drafting commercial contracts (NDAs, MOUs, Service Agreements) is good to have
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Previous experience with commodities trading industry or energy industry is preferred

*We regret that due to the potential volume of responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.