Legal Counsel (E5) - (Job Number: MER0003DTF)

Position title: Legal Counsel

Reports into MBSG General Counsel.

Provide legal support to MBSG business departments/functions, primarily MBSG IT departments/functions.

Key Tasks:

1. Partners and advises the business to drive continued performance and growth
   • Acts as day-to-day legal point of contact for business stakeholders for B2B and B2C products
   • Builds strong relationships between the legal team and business functions
   • Provides legal consultation and support, both for day-to-day and operational matters, as well as for strategical and tactical projects and initiatives
   • Supports stakeholders and takes an active role at negotiations of legal topics and legal documents with business partners, public authorities and other external parties
   • Drafts, reviews, negotiates and advises on a wide range of contracts to ensure the company’s legal rights and interests are protected and/or enforced, and to minimise legal risks or breaches of law/contract
   • Takes care of litigation matters as well as investigations and audits (internal & external) where relevant to the Legal function, as and when the need arises.
2. Acts as key legal strategist and risk manager
   • Prepares and approves legal templates (including contracts, T&Cs, cookies policies and privacy policies)
   • Keeps abreast of legal developments trends, and manages proactive communication with stakeholders, including advising on potential impacts on the business
   • Drafts and reviews internal legal processes, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal Mercedes-Benz group requirements
   • Provides updates and training on legal relevant topics to management and employees
   • Supports Mercedes-Benz Legal HQ regards to reviews, audits and compliance measures
   • Aligns and collaborates with the Mercedes-Benz Group Compliance functions

And any other reasonable assigned tasks.

Education

• LLB (Bachelor of Laws degree) or equivalent from a recognized law school
• Admitted to the Singapore Bar

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of legal working experience at (1) an in-house legal department (multinational company is a plus), and/ or (2) a law firm
• Given that MBSG is an automotive company, previous automotive industry experience is an advantage
• Knowledge/Experience with tech law is an advantage

Attitude and Skills

• High and consistent level of integrity, including being able to take a personal stand, to take responsibility and be accountable
• Knowledge in the following areas: data protection (knowledge of Personal Data Protection Act as well as the GDPR), general corporate law (including incorporation of new entities);
• Good legal research and writing skills, and able to think analytically and strategically
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts
• Capable of translating complex legal topics into brief and comprehensible legal analysis, with concrete and precise recommendations
• Strong ability to understand business needs and partner with business to create solutions, and possess effective communication skills (both written and verbal, and in particular with business stakeholders as well as management), including presentation and training skills
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve/mediate disputes
• Penchant for networking and interacting in a larger global team, and experience in working with and managing external lawyers
• Be able to multi-task, and work under pressure and tight time schedules
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

This position is based in Singapore location. A valid and approved work visa is required for employment in Singapore in accordance to local labour law regulations. We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.