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SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

ZAYAN PTE. LTD.Singapore, Pedra Branca, Singapore
13 days ago
Job description

Job Title : Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate & Finance

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in real estate law , property transactions , and financial structuring to join our in-house legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company’s property acquisition, development, leasing, and financing activities in Singapore and the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Real Estate Transactions : Advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases, development agreements, and JVs for commercial and residential properties.
  • Finance Legal Support : Review and negotiate loan agreements, mortgages, project financing documents, and security instruments with banks and financial institutions.
  • Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with Singaporean laws (e.g., BCA, URA, SLA, IRAS) and financial regulations (e.g., MAS guidelines, AML / CFT).
  • Contract Negotiation & Drafting : Prepare and vet complex real estate and finance contracts, tenancy agreements, consultancy contracts, etc.
  • Risk Management : Identify legal risks in projects and financing arrangements and advise on mitigation strategies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Liaise with government agencies, external counsel, bankers, and consultants as needed.
  • Internal Advisory : Support business units in structuring deals, tenders, and operational issues from a legal and compliance perspective.

Requirements

  • Qualification : LL.B. or JD from a recognized university; called to the Singapore Bar preferred.
  • Experience : Minimum 8–10 years PQE with strong exposure to real estate and / or banking & finance work, preferably with both law firm and in-house experience.
  • Expertise : Familiarity with Singapore property laws, conveyancing, REIT regulations, and real estate financing.
  • Skills : Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills. Able to balance legal precision with commercial practicality.
  • Desirable Attributes

  • Experience working with REITs, developers, or investment funds.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin or other regional languages (to liaise with regional stakeholders).
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