Legal Senior Executive

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Legal & Compliance professional in Singapore. The role involves reviewing and advising on commercial contracts, providing legal guidance to internal teams, and conducting compliance initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Law and 3–5 years of relevant experience, including familiarity with Singapore's corporate laws. Strong communication skills in English are essential, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and legal review tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant working experience.
• Prior exposure to reviewing commercial contracts.
• Experience in legal, compliance, or governance functions.
• Familiarity with Singapore corporate and commercial laws is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on standard commercial contracts such as NDAs and service agreements.
• Provide guidance on legal and compliance matters to internal teams.
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and carry out compliance initiatives and policy reviews.
• Support business development and real estate investment projects.

Skills

Reviewing commercial contracts

Legal compliance

Strong written communication

Verbal communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Legal review tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Compliance

• Review and advise on standard commercial contracts such as NDAs, service agreements, and related documents
• Provide guidance on legal and compliance matters to internal teams
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws and regulatory requirements
• Plan and carry out compliance initiatives, including compliance briefings, data protection matters, and policy reviews
• Support business development and real estate investment projects from a legal and compliance standpoint
• Coordinate with external law firms, advisors, and relevant authorities as required

Governance

• Promote awareness and understanding of group governance policies among employees
• Monitor business activities to ensure alignment with internal governance frameworks
• Support internal audit exercises and follow up on remediation actions
• Liaise with headquarters governance and internal audit teams when necessary

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law

Experience & Skills

• 3–5 years of relevant working experience
• Prior exposure to reviewing commercial contracts
• Experience in legal, compliance, or governance functions
• Familiarity with Singapore corporate and commercial laws is preferred
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and legal review tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

If this opportunity piques your interest, do apply online or feel free to reach out to me directly.
Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.