Legal Counsel (Senior)

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Singapore
SGD 100,000 - 125,000
Job description

Legal Counsel, Samsung Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (Semiconductor Division)

We are seeking a talented professional to join the Samsung family as an individual contributor responsible for the legal and compliance function for the company. The Legal Counsel will report to the Chief Financial Officer for handling all legal and compliance matters related to Singapore.

The Legal Counsel must provide relevant and commercial legal advice to stakeholders and employees on legal matters affecting its operations. Key to success is the ability to navigate various competing issues impacting the business to ensure that the business obtains the most relevant and commercially astute advice available.

Legal:

  • Advice to the business on a broad range of laws including: general corporate and commercial, employment, competition, intellectual property, privacy, litigation, anti-corruption, consumer protection.
  • Draft, review, negotiate agreements such as Sales/Distribution Agreements, Procurement Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Consulting Agreements, License Agreements, etc.
  • Review marketing materials and advertisements (online, offline, etc).
  • Management of legal and compliance process systems.
  • Manage legal disputes and litigation including management of external counsel.
  • Provide legal advice to RHQ and HQ in relation to various legal issues upon request.

Compliance:

Management of the Company’s compliance program including:

  1. General administration of compliance program.
  2. Conduct of employee compliance training.
  3. Preparation and circulation of relevant compliance messaging and educational material.
  4. Manage entry and maintenance of compliance program records.
  5. Liaise with RHQ and HQ in connection with regional or global compliance requirements.
  • Update and implement business policies to ensure compliance with Singapore laws.
  • Monitoring of legal developments and trends.

Data Protection Officer / Data Protection Manager:

  • If required, to perform DPO or DPM functions.

Role Requirements:

  • Law degree (LL.B. or JD) – required.
  • Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore or a common law jurisdiction.
  • At least 5 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
  • Demonstrated experience in corporate/commercial law and contract negotiations.
  • Experience working in a law firm.
  • Developed understanding of corporate, commercial, employment, competition, intellectual property, privacy, litigation, anti-corruption, and consumer protection laws.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team across diverse functions and levels; building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels, valuing diverse perspectives.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and resourceful in meeting changing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, embracing flexibility and growth.
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to provide clear, concise legal advice.
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