Legal, Compliance & Corporate Secretarial Manager (SGX Listed)

Coliwoo, established in 2019 as an LHN Group subsidiary, is an early pioneer of Singapore’s purpose-built co-living model and the leading local co-living service operator. Coliwoo offers thoughtfully designed rooms fully equipped with state-of-the-art amenities for everyday use while spacious communal areas such as the lounge are created for members from various backgrounds to meet and forge new relationships. Aligned with Singapore's net-zero emissions goal, the company champions sustainability by refurbishing underutilised properties and integrating eco-friendly technologies like solar panels and EV charging. Coliwoo's innovative approach combines comfort, community, and environmental consciousness, setting new standards in modern urban living while contributing to Singapore's sustainable development. Job Responsibilities: SGX Listing Rules & Regulatory Compliance - Monitor and ensure full compliance with the SGX-ST Listing Manual (Mainboard), continuing obligations, and relevant securities regulations (SFA/CDSA). - Oversee timely public announcements on SGXNet regarding material information, financial results, cessation/appointment of key management personnel, share buybacks, and corporate actions. - Manage compliance for Interested Person Transactions (IPTs) under SGX Chapter 9, maintaining IPT registers, mandate thresholds, and disclosure schedules. - Review potential major transactions, acquisitions, or disposals to ensure adherence to Chapter 10 requirements and threshold approvals. - Enforce insider trading safeguards, Blackout Period trading restrictions, and share dealing disclosures for directors and key executive officers. Corporate Secretarial & Board Governance - Manage and maintain the Group’s statutory registers, minute books, and corporate filings across all entities in compliance with the Singapore Companies Act and ACRA regulations. - Coordinate with external corporate secretarial firms, share registrars and legal advisors to plan, organize, and execute Board, Board Committee (Audit, Nominating, Remuneration), and Shareholders' Meetings (AGMs/EGMs), including board papers, proxy forms, SGX-compliant notices, and minutes. - Advise the Board and executive leadership on compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance, sustainability reporting requirements and best practices in corporate governance. Legal Advisory & Commercial Contracts - Provide clear and actionable legal counsel on operational matters, including commercial contracts, intellectual property, NDAs, MOUs, claims, and dispute resolution. - Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of operational and corporate-level contracts to ensure the Group’s commercial interests and legal rights are safeguarded. - Serve as the primary liaison for external legal counsel, regulators (SGX RegCo, MAS, ACRA), and official bodies. Group Risk & Enterprise Compliance - Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational, legal, and regulatory risks across the Group’s regional operations. - Establish, update, and audit internal compliance frameworks (e.g., PDPA/data privacy, anti-bribery, whistleblowing, and internal policies and processes). - Develop and deliver compliance awareness training programs across corporate and business units. - Lead internal investigations into potential compliance or statutory breaches, reporting findings and action plans to senior management and the Audit Committee. Job Requirements: - Degree in Law, Corporate Secretarial Practice, Business, Accountancy or a related discipline - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in legal, compliance, corporate secretarial or corporate governance functions, preferably in an SGX-listed company or regulated environment - Good working knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, SGX Listing Manual, Securities and Futures Act (SFA), ACRA requirements and the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance - Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, internal controls, PDPA and corporate governance best practices. - Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and legal documentation. - Strong communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with the Board, Management, regulators and external advisers. - Meticulous, highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and regulatory deadlines. - High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion in handling confidential and price-sensitive information. We regret that only shortlisted applicant will be notified.

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