Paralegal

Purus Services Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore services provider is seeking a Paralegal to join their Legal & Compliance team in Singapore. This crucial role involves providing company secretarial support, managing document filings, and assisting with compliance and risk management. Applicants should have 3 to 4 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Experience in the maritime/offshore industry is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years’ experience as a corporate paralegal.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning in legal developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide company secretarial support for group companies.
• Manage document filings and maintain legal document databases.
• Review and draft various legal documents and compliance manuals.

Skills

Corporate paralegal experience

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks

Experience in corporate governance

Dispute management

Understanding of contract law

Drafting skills

Commercial problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Job description

The Paralegal will provide support to the Legal & Compliance team across the Offshore Infrastructure and Gas sectors, as well as corporate functions. This role is essential to manage growing workloads, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure smooth handling of multiple concurrent matters and transactions. The Paralegal will have a key role alongside the Corporate Secretarial Manager and Legal Counsels in assisting the business, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role

• Provide company secretarial support for group companies.
• Support board and shareholder matters for JVs.
• Incorporation and deregistration of companies and changes in shareholders or directors where required.
• Handle KYC and due diligence reviews and requests from third parties.
• Manage document filings, maintain legal document databases, and support knowledge management initiatives.
• Prepare and arrange agreement / document execution.
• Handle legal operations and manage workflows.
• Support internal compliance programmes and risk management processes.
• Review and draft various agreements, legal documents, compliance manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research as required.

Skills & Knowledge

• 3 to 4 years’ experience as a corporate paralegal with law firms or in-house.
• Familiarity with corporate regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in corporate governance.
• Experience in dispute management.
• Solid understanding of contract law.
• Drafting and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in working with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across jurisdictions and cultures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Pro-active, resourceful and adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry and regulatory developments.
• Experience in the maritime / offshore industry is advantageous.