[PERM] Legal Counsel – Manufacturing/Consumer goods

GMP TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced in-house legal counsel. The successful candidate will provide legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance within the organization. With at least 5-7 years of experience at a law firm or in-house, they will contribute to business strategy and risk management. The role demands excellent negotiating and drafting skills and the ability to navigate a complex organizational environment while focusing on business needs.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years at a law firm and as an in-house counsel.
• Experience in compliance programmes.
• Proven track record in providing commercial legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt legal advice and services to internal clients.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for distribution and vendors.
• Advise on legal issues regarding compliance and company policies.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Legal compliance

Team player

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt legal advice and services in an efficient, value-added and approachable manner in alignment with customer priorities
• Draft, review and negotiate distribution, resale and vendor/supplier contracts
• Review, draft and manage licenses / sales contracts on a daily basis in accordance with company policies and risk tolerance
• Respond promptly to legal requests from internal clients across functional groups
• Advise on legal issues and risks related to compliance (e.g. around anti-bribery and data privacy), approval processes, company policies and procedures, IP and business strategy
• Advise on labour-related matters
• Identify and address risks and issues in the daily business operations
• Mitigate risk while fully appreciating the commercial opportunity presented by the transaction
• Advise on IP and other issues related to brand protection
• Educate the internal team as well as external business partners to ensure that they have the required understanding of, and ownership interest in, the various risks related to the business.
• Provide corporate governance in an effective and efficient manner while meeting legal and statutory requirements as governed by the relevant law, including (among others):
• Ensure all corporate filings are made accurately and on time
• Act as a company representative for matters requiring legal support
• Review and authorize all company legal activities related to audit, finance and legal requirements
• Keep all Intercompany agreements up to date and in accordance with the local tax requirements of the entities.
• Manage outside counsel spend on a matter-by-matter basis, and support company’s indirect spends savings initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 5-7 years at a law firm and as an in-house counsel
• Experience in compliance programmes
• A proven record of commercial awareness with high-quality contribution to business strategy and delivery
• Proven track record as an effective and passionate team player within high performingcross-functional teams
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
• Possess technical excellence and a practical approach, with the ability to work professionally and under
• pressure to navigate through a complex organisation and providing accurate legal advice without losing sight of the business perspective
• Prior experience in development, manufacture and sale of information equipment / consumer products environment preferred

Please state your availability, current and expected salary in the resume.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 |Eddie Tang | Registration No: R1221129