VP/AVP, Corporate Governance & M&A Execution

LMA RECRUITMENT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LMA Recruitment Singapore is assisting in the search for an AVP/VP, Corporate Governance to support a strategic M&A project within a licensed and regulated financial services player in Singapore. The role collaborates with the Company Secretary and key internal stakeholders across legal, governance and transaction workstreams.

You will assist with governance, documentation, director appointments and regulatory compliance, gaining hands‑on exposure to a major transaction in a highly regulated

Qualifications

• Law degree or legally qualified with 2-4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Lawyers returning to work after a career break are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in banking, insurance or other regulated financial services would be advantageous.
• Exposure to M&A, corporate transactions, restructuring or major projects would be an advantage.
• Some exposure to corporate governance, company secretarial or Board/Committee matters would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company Secretary in the planning and execution of the M&A project, including governance requirements, documentation and key project milestones.
• Assist with transaction-related legal and corporate governance matters, including Board and Committee approvals, resolutions, delegations of authority and related documentation.
• Prepare, review and coordinate corporate secretarial and governance documentation.
• Support director appointments, onboarding and induction, including any changes arising from the transaction.
• Assist with monitoring and ensuring compliance with Singapore company law, applicable regulatory requirements and internal governance policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, HR and Internal Audit, as well as external legal advisers and other relevant parties.
• Track project actions, deliverables and timelines across different workstreams and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with research, preparation of materials and other ad hoc legal and governance matters relating to the project.
• Support ongoing process improvements and administrative efficiencies within the governance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

Law degree

Job description

LMA Recruitment Singapore is assisting in the search for an AVP/VP, Corporate Governance to support a strategic M&A project within a licensed and regulated financial services player in Singapore. The role collaborates with the Company Secretary and key internal stakeholders across legal, governance and transaction workstreams.

You will assist with governance, documentation, director appointments and regulatory compliance, gaining hands‑on exposure to a major transaction in a highly regulated