Regional Legal Counsel, Strategy & Compliance

THEEXECUTIVECIRCLE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional legal services company based in Singapore seeks a Regional Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and manage compliance across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of PQE experience, strong communication skills, and a background in corporate governance. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and managing outside counsel spend. This role requires a balance of commercial awareness and legal expertise to support business operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Possess the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Experience in compliance programmes.
• A proven record of commercial awareness.
• Proven track record as an effective team player.
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills.
• Strong organizational, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and services efficiently.
• Draft, review and negotiate various contracts.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manage corporate governance and legal filings.
• Manage outside counsel spend.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ethical standards

Experience in compliance programmes

Commercial awareness

Effective team player

Negotiating skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)

PQE 5-7 years

Job description

A regional legal services company based in Singapore seeks a Regional Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and manage compliance across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of PQE experience, strong communication skills, and a background in corporate governance. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and managing outside counsel spend. This role requires a balance of commercial awareness and legal expertise to support business operations effectively.