Legal Counsel, Shared Services

Company : Tea Explorer

Job Type : Full Time

Singapore

Job Description - Legal Counsel, Shared Services

Legal Counsel, Shared Services (Singapore)

Role Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory Services: Providing legal advice and guidance to the company on various matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, intellectual property, and dispute resolution
Contract Drafting and Review: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements relevant to the company's operations in Singapore. This includes contracts with customers, suppliers, partners, and employees
Corporate Governance and Compliance: Assisting the company with corporate governance matters, such as board meetings, shareholder agreements, and compliance with corporate laws and regulations in Singapore.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations in Singapore, including industry-specific regulations and standards. This involves staying updated on changes in legislation and advising the company on how to remain compliant
Intellectual Property Protection: Advising on and managing the company's intellectual property rights in Singapore, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. This may involve filing for registrations, enforcing IP rights, and defending against infringement claims
Dispute Resolution: Handling legal disputes that may arise in Singapore, whether they involve other businesses, customers, employees, or regulatory bodies. This can include negotiating settlements, representing the company in court proceedings, or engaging in alternative dispute resolution methods
Employment Law: Providing guidance on employment matters, including employment contracts, workplace policies, termination issues, and compliance with employment laws and regulations in Singapore.
Commercial Transactions: Assisting with mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other commercial transactions in Singapore. This involves conducting legal due diligence, negotiating terms, and drafting transaction documents. Knowledge of IP/licensing, contract/corporate law, advertising regulations, media & broadcast regulations
Government Relations: Building relationships with government agencies and regulators in Singapore to stay informed about regulatory developments and to advocate for the company's interests
Risk Management: Identifying legal risks facing the company in Singapore and developing strategies to mitigate those risks. This may involve conducting risk assessments, implementing compliance programs, and providing training to employees on legal matters

Role Requirements:

Bachelor of Law Degree from an established and reputable university is preferred
Solid general legal background, with 6-8 years of relevant commercial legal and privacy experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house for a multinational organization
Desire to work as a partner to the business with an aptitude to finding pragmatic solutions to challenges within the privacy field
Commercially-savvy and have a practical approach to the practice of law
Excellent organizational skills with attention to details, and an ability to work well under pressure
Excellent self-management skill with minimal supervision and manage time effectively and judiciously to meet deadlines, recognizing priorities, and deal effectively with the competing interests of different stakeholders/departments, and able to assess and balance legal risks against business interest
Ability to work as part of a team and to think outside of the box to solve complex problems
Business oriented commercial mindset with a flexible, practical problem-solving approach

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