Paralegal

Coinhako; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Singapore is looking for a highly motivated Paralegal/Legal Executive to join their legal team. The role involves conducting legal research, managing legal documentation, and assisting with corporate governance. Ideal candidates have 3-4 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a top-tier law firm, and possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This position offers a friendly work culture and generous benefits, including medical coverage and annual leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leaves

Medical coverage

Self-care benefits

Exciting fitness workshops

Well-stocked pantry

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant work experience as a corporate paralegal.
• Experience with financial services regulations is a plus.
• Ability to communicate practical, risk-based legal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare memos.
• Track developments in applicable laws and synthesize information.
• Manage legal documentation for new products and services.
• Assist with corporate governance and maintain records.
• Review commercial agreements for compliance and manage versions.
• Prepare documentation for license applications and liaise with authorities.
• Organize case files and coordinate the discovery process.

Skills

Legal research

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Executive to join our legal team at Coinhako. This is an essential support role where you will work closely with the Legal Counsel and senior stakeholders, helping to manage matters at the forefront of the intersection between financial technology and regulations. You will be a key contributor in ensuring the efficiency and compliance of the Legal and Corporate Development department.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct initial legal and regulatory research on issues affecting the business and prepare summaries or briefing memos to support the Legal Counsel's advice to stakeholders.
• Track and monitor developments in applicable laws and regulations, particularly those affecting the blockchain industry, and synthesize information for the legal team to inform strategic guidance.
• Manage and organize legal and regulatory documentation required for the launch of new products and services.
• Assist the Legal Counsel with corporate governance matters by maintaining corporate records, filing documents, and preparing initial drafts of board resolutions or meeting materials.
• Review and mark up commercial agreements for standard compliance, manage the document version control and signature process, and assist with the initial drafting of routine clauses.
• Prepare and compile necessary forms, documentation, and correspondence for licence applications and communication with regulatory authorities.
• Organize and manage case files, coordinate document discovery, track key deadlines, and liaise with outside counsel in the process of managing legal disputes.

What we're looking for:

• 3-4 years of relevant work experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably with a top-tier international law firm or a global in-house legal department.
• Relevant financial services regulatory and corporate experience will be a plus.
• A commercial mind that enables you to identify and distill a variety of legal issues (e.g., regulatory, contract, IP, privacy, consumer protection, risk) and clearly communicate practical risk-based solutions to the business and product teams.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and a team player.

What’s in for you:

• Friendly and fun start-up work culture.
• Convenient work location located in the heart of CBD area.
• Generous annual leaves on top of national holidays.
• Medical coverage including GP, Specialist, TCM and more.
• Self-care benefits and exciting fitness workshops/webinars.
• Vibrant office with well-stocked pantry.