Senior In-House Counsel, Retail & Compliance

ELEVON CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm in Singapore seeks a legal advisor to support its supermarket business. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting commercial agreements, and ensuring compliance with local laws. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the retail sector, and a strong understanding of contract and employment law. This role demands excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally in in‑house legal roles.
• Prior experience in the retail, FMCG, or supermarket industry is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of Singapore contract law, employment law, privacy/data protection, tenancy law, and retail‑related regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and conduct risk assessments.
• Draft, review, and manage commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate commercial risk.
• Monitor compliance with local laws in the retail sector.
• Advise HR on employment matters.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Legal analysis

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admission to the Singapore Bar

Job description

A leading retail firm in Singapore seeks a legal advisor to support its supermarket business. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting commercial agreements, and ensuring compliance with local laws. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the retail sector, and a strong understanding of contract and employment law. This role demands excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.