Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

1. Draft, review, negotiate and advise on agreements, forms, tenders and other documents to ensure that the Singapore, Thailand and SEA units are adequately informed of the risks and obligations to be undertaken, to ensure that commercial objectives are achieved and to minimize or mitigate any potential legal risks.
2. Draft, review and advise on replies to complaints from customers, which may include correspondence from lawyers and other relevant agencies.
3. Manage disputes involving the Units, including handling and advising on pre-litigation negotiations, Small Claims Tribunals claims, and drafting and reviewing court documents (e.g., statements of claim and/or defence, witness statements and submissions). Work with and manage external law firms where appointed.
4. Provide legal support for new business proposals and existing businesses in the region, including advising on regulatory requirements, drafting and advising on responses to inquiries from regulators and government agencies, preparing legal opinion memoranda, and reviewing Board papers.
5. Carry out compliance-related activities involving the Units, including assisting with compliance questionnaires and surveys, drafting and advising on responses to internal and external auditors' inquiries, working with the Units on proposals to close compliance gaps, drafting and/or adapting compliance guidelines, and attending to any other compliance-related requests and projects as may be assigned.
6. Perform other duties as required, such as procuring legal services, conducting training, providing periodic updates on ongoing matters, managing hard copy files and/or electronic filing systems, and updating the litigation database.
7. Work on any other matter(s) as may be assigned by the Head of Legal, and/or Senior Legal Counsel.

Requirements:

1. Degree in Law (LLB / JD) from a recognised university.
2. Admission as Advocate and Solicitor to the Singapore Bar is essential.

All successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.