VP - Legal & Corporate Secretarial (Real Estate)

TRI-CAP CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment company in Singapore is seeking a Head of Legal to develop and implement legal strategies that mitigate risks and support business objectives. The role involves providing legal advice on corporate and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with laws, and overseeing governance practices. Ideal candidates will have an LLB, extensive in-house counsel experience, and a strong understanding of Singapore’s regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience as an in-house counsel for a listed entity.
• Track record in corporate secretarial work for SGX-listed companies.
• Good understanding of Singapore’s regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s legal strategy.
• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and manage legal budgets.

Skills

Corporate governance

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

We are recruiting for a Mainboard Listed company with diversified investment and business interests.

Reporting to the CEO directly, you will be heading up this function and be responsible in developing and implementing the company’s legal strategy to mitigate risks and support business objectives. You will act as a key advisor to senior management on risk management frameworks, ethical issues, and codes of conduct as well as identifying potential risks across various domains of law that could impact the organization.

You will provide legal advice on all corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. You will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and other regulatory bodies as well as. You will oversee external counsel relationships and manage legal budgets effectively.

You will ensure compliance with the Companies Act, SGX listing rules, and other statutory requirements, managing corporate governance practices, including advising the board on governance frameworks and best practices. This will include facilitating communication between the board of directors, shareholders, and regulatory authorities as well as overseeing the preparation and filing of statutory documents such as annual returns and resolutions with ACRA.

Requirements

• Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution and have about 10 years of experience as an in-house counsel for a listed entity.
• Track record in corporate secretarial work for SGX-listed companies or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of Singapore’s regulatory landscape, including SGX listing requirements.
• Admission to the Singapore Bar (or eligibility to be called to the Singapore Bar) will be an advantage with people management/leadership experience

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Personal data provided will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Please apply with your CV in word document format. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. For other positions related to real estate, please go to https://careers.tri-cap.com.sg/.

EA Licence: 24S2282

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