Roles & Responsibilities
Overview
He / She will provide efficient and timely legal support to all business functions within the Company Group. The Legal Counsel is based in Singapore and supports primarily the Singapore businesses but some regional support in China, Australia and Indonesia may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Legal
- Drafting, vetting and negotiation of various agreements including dealer / distributor agreements, bank facility and security documents, tenders, procurement contracts or service agreements with vendor / suppliers, tenancy agreements etc.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
- Highlight potential risks and provide recommendations to limit exposure.
- Advice and manage disputes / litigation.
- Administration of Group’s intellectual property and proprietary information.
- Drafting and review of corporate documents such as shareholder and board resolutions.
- Manage external legal counsel
2.Contracts and Compliance
Track / administer key agreements with principalsFormulate and develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance of Company Group entities with applicable laws / regulations and directives of Company Group HQConduct training of policies and procedures for staff such as personal data protection, anti-money laundering, code of business conduct and ethics etc.Monitor and audit compliance of policies and procedures3.Protection / Management of Intellectual Property / Data
Protection and administration of the Group’s intellectual property, proprietary information and personal data4.Any other suitable duties as assigned by Management
Job Requirements
Good law degree from NUS or SMU or recognized overseas law degrees from United Kingdom and called to the Singapore Bar6 to 8 years PQE and in-house legal counsel experienceStrong corporate and commercial background; experience in automotive or retail sectors would be an advantageAbility to work efficiently and independently, good team player and business partnerCommercially savvy, able to apply knowledge of Group’s business and operations to provide value added legal advice and highlight risksGood communicator with strong interpersonal and time management skillsAble to handle a broad spectrum of practice areas including banking and finance, corporate commercial work, consumer and data protection, franchising, compliance matters and disputesInquirer and learner with strong drive for excellenceThis role may require to communicate with Chinese colleague in China to support legal related issues.Working hours :
Mon to Thurs 8.30am to 6pm
Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm
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Negotiation
Corporate Governance
SD
Franchising
Vetting
Litigation
Administration
Audit Compliance
Procurement
Compliance
Intellectual Property
Legal Advice
Banking
Team Player
Legal Issues