Senior/ Legal Counsel

RGE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

RGE is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across multiple jurisdictions and partner with senior business leaders to enable growth while managing risk.

You will negotiate high-value agreements, shape governance and compliance frameworks, and support transformation projects with a practical, business-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 10 years PQE.
• Experience in corporate and commercial law, contract negotiation and advisory work.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and provide business-focused solutions.
• Regional or cross-border experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on corporate, commercial, governance and compliance matters across regional operations.
• Draft, review and negotiate broad range of commercial agreements and strategic business arrangements.
• Support business expansion, transformation projects and other cross-functional initiatives requiring legal input.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory developments, company policies and governance requirements.
• Develop and enhance legal processes, compliance frameworks and contracting standards.
• Manage external counsel and oversee legal matters to ensure commercially sound outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Education

Law degree / Qualified lawyer

Job description

Looking to move beyond pure contract review and become a trusted legal advisor to business leaders?

We're seeking a commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to support a diverse portfolio of businesses across multiple jurisdictions. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, advise on strategic initiatives, negotiate high-value agreements, and help shape legal and compliance frameworks that enable business growth.

Why Join Us

• Regional and international exposure
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact business initiatives
• Direct engagement with senior decision-makers
• Broad legal scope beyond pure contract work

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on corporate, commercial, governance and compliance matters across regional operations.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and strategic business arrangements.
• Support business expansion, transformation projects and other cross-functional initiatives requiring legal input.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory developments, company policies and governance requirements.
• Develop and enhance legal processes, compliance frameworks and contracting standards.
• Manage external counsel and oversee legal matters to ensure commercially sound and cost-effective outcomes.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with approximately at least 10 years of post-qualification experience, gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
• Strong grounding in corporate and commercial legal matters, including contract negotiation and advisory work.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Regional or cross-border legal experience will be advantageous.