Legal Executive

Company not disclosed

Singapore, Singapore
Salary not specified
Posted
Full-time
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Job Description

Job Overview Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers to support the day-to-day legal needs of the business. This is a broad-based in-house role offering exposure to corporate governance, corporate secretarial matters, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, due diligence, cross-border matters, and legal operations. The role is well suited to someone who enjoys working across different areas of law and is looking to develop deeper in-house and commercial experience within an international technology environment. Key Responsibilities - Support the General Counsel on a broad range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational legal matters. - Assist with the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial agreements and other legal documents. - Be responsible for corporate secretarial and corporate governance matters as assigned. - Assist with legal and regulatory compliance initiatives, internal policies, procedures, and governance requirements. - Support legal due diligence for corporate transactions, business initiatives, partnerships, and other projects. - Assist with intellectual property matters, including the management and protection of company intellectual property where required. - Coordinate with external legal counsel, corporate secretarial providers, regulators, and other professional advisers as appropriate. - Maintain legal records, contracts, corporate documents, trackers, and other legal documentation to support effective legal operations. - Support cross-border legal matters involving different jurisdictions and business operations. - Assist with dispute management and other contentious matters where required. - Work closely with internal stakeholders across functions to understand business requirements and support practical legal solutions. - Undertake other legal and corporate matters as assigned by the General Counsel. Requirements - Possess a recognized Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent law degree. - 3+ years of relevant legal experience within a reputable law firm and/or in-house role as a Legal Executive, Legal Manager, Paralegal, or comparable legal role. - Strong organizational skills, meticulous with record keeping, and managing deadlines. - High attention to detail with a careful and diligent approach to work. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders. - Able to manage multiple matters and priorities in a fast-moving business environment. - Mature, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned matters. - Commercially minded with an interest in understanding the business behind legal issues. Preferred Skills - Admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction would be advantageous. - Exposure to one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: - Corporate and corporate secretarial matters - Commercial contracts - Corporate governance - Regulatory and compliance matters - Intellectual property - Cross-border legal matters - Due diligence and corporate transactions - Dispute resolution

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