Regional Assistant Manager, Legal

Taikisha Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional legal support organization in Singapore is seeking a Regional Assistant Manager to provide comprehensive legal support across ASEAN. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in international corporate legal affairs, particularly in the construction industry, with excellent drafting and analytical skills. Key responsibilities include drafting contracts, identifying legal risks, and advising internal stakeholders. This role requires strong detail orientation and familiarity with Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in international corporate legal affairs, preferably in construction industry.
• Good understanding of construction law and contracts.
• Familiarity with business operations and jurisdictions in Southeast Asia is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support legal functions and provide guidance on legal aspects for regional affiliates.
• Draft and/or review contracts and legal documents.
• Identify legal and contractual risks and formulate risk-mitigating solutions.
• Support contract negotiation and advise internal stakeholders on legal issues.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to details

Job description

The regional assistant manager is responsible to provide legal support to the organization and affiliates in the ASEAN region by advising on and upporting the management of a range of legal matters, construction contracts and other related aspects of the business operations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Support legal functions and provide guidance on legal aspects for regional affiliates in response to affiliates’ needs and objectives.
• Draft and/or review contracts, legal documents and correspondences.
• Identify and analyse potential legal and contractual risks relating to projects and business transactions and formulate risk mitigating solutions.
• Support the negotiation of contracts and transactions where necessary.
• Coordinate with and communicate advice to internal stakeholders on legal issues.
• Assist in monitoring and identifying potential legal issues as they arise.
• Recommend legal strategy and course of action in disputes and support legal proceedings where applicable.
• Assist with the development and implementation of internal contract review and risk management processes.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of legal projects (e.g., internal legal training for affiliates’ staff, standardization and update of templates and internal policies).
• Conduct legal research and stay abreast of developments in international laws, regulations, and industry-related practices especially in ASEAN jurisdictions and make timely internal updates.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other departments and external parties where necessary.
• Perform other related operational duties and administrative support as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in international corporate legal affairs, preferably in construction industry.
• Good understanding and practical knowledge in construction law and contracts.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and information security literacy.
• High attention to details, strong initiatives and sense of responsibility.
• Familiarity with business operations and jurisdictions in Southeast Asia region will be an advantage.