Senior In-House Counsel — Education & Governance (East)

JonDavidson Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on various issues, manage projects, and supervise junior legal staff. The ideal candidate will be an advocate under the Legal Profession Act 1966, with 6-12 years of relevant experience in both private practice and in-house legal roles. Candidates should have broad expertise in various legal areas including contract law and regulatory compliance. The position also entails performing company secretarial duties.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of post-qualification experience, strong in both private practice and in-house roles.
• Experience in company secretarial work, preferably in institutional or public-listed firms.
• Broad legal expertise covering various sectors and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk-based legal advice across business units.
• Manage projects assigned to the Legal Division.
• Supervise junior colleagues on legal assignments.
• Perform company secretarial duties and advise the Board.

Skills

Contract law

Tort law

Employment law

Company law

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

IP law

Crisis management

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Advocate and solicitor under the Legal Profession Act 1966

Job description

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on various issues, manage projects, and supervise junior legal staff. The ideal candidate will be an advocate under the Legal Profession Act 1966, with 6-12 years of relevant experience in both private practice and in-house legal roles. Candidates should have broad expertise in various legal areas including contract law and regulatory compliance. The position also entails performing company secretarial duties.