Legal Counsel (Different Levels & Specialisations)

About Our Client

Our client is a diversified group of companies, backed by a well-capitalised conglomerate and investors. In tandem with their growth and expansion strategy, they are also investing heavily in resources and knowledge aimed at establishing a stronger legal division. They are now looking to hire Legal Counsels (different levels of seniority from Associates to Senior Managers) and Legal professionals specialising in different domains to join their team.

Job Description

• Assume the role of a counsel to business and senior management to ensure alignment with company goals and mitigation of potential legal risks.
• Management of external panel of lawyers including optimisation of cost via outsourcing and effective management of in-house legal resources
• Providing general legal advice to support business and operations from a legal perspective, including providing trainings to employees on legal matters as required
• Coordinate legal reporting mechanisms within the legal division and business departments
• Sharing of knowledge and updates affecting the legal environment that will impact the business
• Conducting legal research and incorporating good practices
• Harmonising regional/global policies and localising/customising legal policies/procedures
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements
• Encourage a culture of governance to ensure entity-level awareness and appreciation of maintaining balance between legal risks and revenue/profit growth

The Successful Applicant

• Track record of advising internal or external clients/stakeholders in addressing legal issues and matters
• Legal degree from a recognised/accredited university is compulsory. Postgraduate qualifications or Professional credentials will be highly desired (Both in the Legal or Commercial / Business domain)
• Minimum 3 years of PQE (Remuneration and Banding will be accorded based on overall experience)
• Strong balance of both legal and commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, both internal and external
• Demonstrated experience in the related scope of responsibilities will be an added advantage. Partial exposure is negotiable depending on willingness to learn
• Commitment to growth and excellence for both the company and on both professional and personal level

What's on Offer

• Remuneration/banding negotiable depending on overall experience and contribution
• Different roles, levels and specialisations available