Regional Legal Counsel: Contracts & Compliance

THE EDGE PARTNERSHIP HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include advising on commercial transactions, partnering with business units to identify legal risks, and providing clear guidance on governance and compliance. The role also involves managing disputes with external counsel when needed and developing robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in private practice and/or in-house
• Experience in commercial contracts, with banking and finance
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, stakeholder management
• Experience handling cross-border matters and collaborating with regional teams

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial transactions, contracts and day-to-day operations.
• Partner with business units to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions.
• Provide clear advice on corporate, regulatory, governance and compliance matters.
• Manage disputes and claims, coordinating with external counsel when required.
• Help develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor legal developments and advise on their impact.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical reasoning

Job description

Responsibilities include advising on commercial transactions, partnering with business units to identify legal risks, and providing clear guidance on governance and compliance. The role also involves managing disputes with external counsel when needed and developing robust internal controls.