APAC Legal Counsel (Sole Counsel)

Our client is an European MNC in the chemical sector. This position will be based in Singapore office, reporting directly to the General Counsel based in Europe, and will form part of the global Legal and Compliance function. It presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer seeking a dynamic and varied in-house role within a fast-paced and evolving organisation.

The primary focus of the role will be to support Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, including a key business unit headquartered in Singapore. You will work closely with internal business and functional teams, as well as with external counsel and advisors, to provide legal support across a range of jurisdictions, including SEA, China, and Bangladesh.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal support on a wide range of commercial and maritime contracts
• Providing support across data privacy matters
• Advising on dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and corporate governance
• Supporting M&A projects and other strategic transactions
• Assisting with group governance and company secretarial matters
• Drafting and preparing materials for board and committee meetings
• Collaborating with regional and global teams to ensure compliance and manage legal risk
• Overseas travelling to be expected and approximates 10-15%

Qualifications :

To apply, please contact Sindhu at +65 8784 1396 or email your CV in Word format to sindhu@theedgepartnership.com.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 5 business days, your application has unfortunately not been successful.

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