In-House Legal Counsel

Job summary This is an independent contributor role. The successful candidate is expected to manage legal, and compliance matters with minimal supervision and provide practical legal support to the business. Job Responsibilities 1. Contract Review & Commercial Legal Support • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts from China & Singapore, including procurement agreements, service contracts, supply agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements. • Maintain and update standard contract templates and clause libraries to ensure alignment with Singapore laws and internal policies. • Identify and highlight legal risks relating to key contractual terms such as indemnity, limitation of liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, payment terms, and service deliverables. • Support contract approval processes, execution, stamping, and proper record-keeping in accordance with internal governance requirements. 2. Legal Advisory & Business Support • Provide day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders on commercial and operational matters. • Assist business units in understanding legal considerations for new initiatives, proposals, and operational arrangements. • Coordinate with external law firms on specialized or complex legal matters where required. 3. Dispute Support & External Counsel Coordination (Non-litigation Role) • Support the coordination of contract-related issues, disputes, or complaints by liaising with external counsel. • Assist in information gathering, document preparation, and internal reporting. 4. Compliance & Internal Governance Support • Support internal compliance reviews and regulatory checks, including PDPA-related matters and licensing requirements. • Assist in implementing group compliance policies locally in accordance with Singapore regulations. • Support basic internal briefings on contract management and legal risk awareness. 5. Cross-functional & HQ Coordination • Liaise with internal stakeholders and HQ legal or compliance teams to provide required documentation and updates. • Support alignment between local legal practices and group-level frameworks. Job Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) – mandatory • At least 3 years of relevant experience in commercial or business law, either in-house or in a law firm in Singapore. • Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts. • Familiarity with Singapore commercial and contract law • Experience coordinating with external counsel is an advantage. • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently. • Able to work independently and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders. Additional Information • Admission to practice is an advantage but not mandatory • The role focuses on commercial legal support and does not require litigation or court experience