Secretariat Counsel (Far East Orchard)

Far East Organization; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a qualified chartered secretary or law professional to provide corporate governance and secretariat support. The role involves managing M&A transactions, drafting agreements, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ work experience in corporate governance.
• Familiarity with SGX Listing Manual and Companies Act advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A transactions and financing matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise Board & Board Committees, prepare minutes and resolutions.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Education

MAISCA / CSIS qualification

Law degree

Law diploma

Job description

Provide corporate governance and secretariat support to the listed entity & its group of companies (local and overseas including joint ventures) on a variety of matters, including:

• Support M&A transactions and financing matters, provide advice, prepare and release SGX Announcements, provide secretariat updates to the Board and obtain their approval
• Draft /review /negotiate commercial agreements and support with any strategic projects
• Develop and enhance governance frameworks and internal policies
• Advise Board & Board Committees, attend meetings and prepare / review board and shareholder minutes and resolutions
• Procure compliance with SGX Listing Manual, Companies Act and relevant laws and support with filings
• Prepare corporate governance section in Annual Report and AGM documentation including scrip dividends, and support with AGM
• Manage external legal and corporate secretariat service providers across multiple jurisdictions

Requirements

MAISCA / CSIS qualified chartered secretary or law degree/ law diploma holder with a minimum of 4 years’ work experience

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Team player

Familiarity with SGX Listing Manual and Companies Act will be advantageous