66 Chief Legal Officer jobs in Singapore

The company is a group that focuses on trading and distributing steel-related products. They are also involved in developing properties, such as service apartments. Right now, they are looking for a legal expert to help build a legal team.
Job Details:
Salary: $15,000 - $20,000 + AWS + Bonus
Working Days: 5 days
Working Timing: 9AM to 6PM
Working Location: ANSON ROAD SPRINGLEAF TOWER, MRT nearby are Tanjong Pagar or Shenton Way
Requirements:
Degree in law (LLB) in university and called to the Singapore bar.
Min 8-12 years of experience in either a law firm or as a legal counsel, preferable experience covered from trading & distribution, property development, construction related.
Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, knowledge of and litigation.
Able to travel to Malaysia ( Penang, Johor, KL ) with Managing Director for M&A jobs.
Job Scopes:
Position holder provides legal advice and legal guidance regarding all aspects of Singapore law and various applicable laws, regulations, and Company rules.
Legal advisory work: advising the Group’s business departments, Managing Directors of Affiliates, traders, in drafting legal opinions, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, developing and/or updating relevant templates and standard Terms & Conditions for all businesses in Singapore.
M&A : leading the legal assistance on business development activities (establishment of new JVs, divestments, acquisitions of shares of assets), assisting, advising and negotiating alongside with the business, finance and tax teams and ensuring the drafting and reviewing of all the corporate transactions, preparing legal notes and coordinating with risk/ compliance, tax and finance teams to consolidate a comprehensive legal and compliance opinion.
Corporate Secretarial : in charge directly or supervising i) incorporation of companies, corporate secretarial, business registration, renewal matters ii) all formalities in relation to board and shareholder meetings and formalities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws on corporate secretarial matters
Regulatory : drafting, reviewing and evaluating internal policies
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Position Overview
An established Singapore‐based asset management group is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal and regulatory support across its investment and corporate functions. The role includes advising on fund formation, ongoing operations, and wind‐downs, as well as drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts such as partnership, shareholder, and investment agreements.
Responsibilities
Advising on fund formation, ongoing operations, and wind‐downs.
Drafting and negotiating partnership, shareholder, investment, and other investment‐related agreements.
Qualifications
At least seven years of post‐qualification experience in the financial sector.
Exposure to mergers & acquisitions or fund management.
Strong legal foundation, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic investment management environment.
Contact
Please submit your resume to Eugene Lim at
, quoting the job title and reference number EL34858. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level
Employment type: Full‐time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Funds and Trusts
L/N 16S8060
R/N
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Overview
Position:
Legal Counsel
Industry:
IT Integration Service Provider
Working Hours:
9am - 6pm (Mon - Fri)
Office:
Near Bedok MRT, Singapore
Basic Salary:
8000 - 1000 SGD + Bonus
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
Minimum
5–7 years of post-qualification legal experience , preferably with
exposure to technology, IT services, or system integrator (SI) industries.
Legal Contract Management
Technology service agreements (e.g., managed services, SaaS, licensing, outsourcing).
Vendor and supplier agreements (hardware/software procurement, cloud services).
Customer contracts (enterprise projects, public sector tenders, service-level agreements).
Confidentiality agreements, NDAs, partnership and joint-venture agreements.
Provide legal advice to management and business units on contract structures, risks, and obligations.
Maintain a library of contract templates, playbooks, and precedents for efficiency and consistency.
Support dispute resolution and claims management, including coordination with external counsel where required.
Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
Act as Secretary to the Board and its Committees: manage meetings, draft agendas, minutes, resolutions, and compliance registers.
Advise the Board and management on corporate legal obligations and statutory requirements under Singapore law.
Ensure timely filings and statutory submissions with ACRA and other regulatory bodies.
Regulatory & Certification Support
Ensure compliance with Singapore statutory and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ACRA, IRAS, MOM, PDPC, IMDA).
Support certification and accreditation requirements linked to service delivery (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, CSA Cyber Essentials/Trust Mark, Microsoft compliance standards).
Liaise with auditors, regulators, and certification bodies on findings, responses, and legal implications.
Technology & Product Legal Support
Review and advise on legal issues related to technology solutions, including software licensing, cloud services, data protection, intellectual property, and managed service offerings.
Ensure product and vendor contracts comply with certification, safety, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CE Mark, FCC, IMDA Type Approval).
Provide legal support for public tenders, framework agreements, and consortium partnerships.
Policy & Internal Legal Framework
Draft and maintain company policies, SOPs, and internal governance frameworks with legal implications.
Ensure version control, clear approval processes, and company-wide accessibility.
Lead periodic reviews of policies and procedures to reflect legal or regulatory updates.
Ethics & Corporate Integrity
Oversee conflict-of-interest declarations, whistleblower procedures, and ethics-related training.
Ensure that employees and management understand their legal and compliance obligations under Singapore law.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced legal expert to join our team as a Senior Legal Expert - Risk Management. In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to aligned countries/geographies of responsibility.

• Provide legal advice and support to Country Business Management on legal, control function and regulatory matters associated with Citi's business activities and legal entities in the countries covered;
• Draft, review, and advise on legal documentation, including facility and loan agreements/letters, security documents, board resolutions, legal opinions, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), indemnities and disclaimers, term sheets, publicity material, client communications;
• Supervise external counsel and resolve moderately complex issues;
• Safeguard Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

• 6-10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services;
• Valid bar licence to practice law in Singapore;
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills;
• Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional laws and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business;
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to maintain trusted relationships.

Overview
We seek an accomplished in-house legal counsel, with extensive experience in fund management, regulatory compliance, cross border transactions and business/commercial functions.
You will be joining a team to grow and develop the legal and compliance functions in South-East Asia with the opportunity to be involved in global transaction-structuring projects.
Responsibilities
Support all legal and compliance functions of a fund management company.
Review and manage the full documentation for the setup and launch of fund offerings.
Review and draft transaction documents related to asset management and business transactions.
Conduct legal and regulatory research across jurisdictions and advise on implications for fund structures, products, and client types.
Lead the design, formation, and negotiation of customized fund structures or investment structures for UHNW and institutional investors.
Support regulatory compliance and manage ongoing compliance matters related to fund management activities.
Provide strategic legal advice to senior management to meet business and regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Experience
Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles within financial institutions such as asset/fund managers, fintech companies, or banks.
Strong understanding of legal issues surrounding fund formation, wealth structuring, portfolio management, and investor compliance.
Strong working knowledge of the Singapore regulatory framework.
Demonstrated experience interacting with regulators (especially MAS), and managing regulatory inspections, licensing, and reporting obligations.
Familiarity with cross-border regulatory regimes will be an added advantage.
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Job Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Transaction Management
Provides effective and timely legal advice on legal transaction management requirements to Asia Structured Debt Vertical (ASDV) product groups, including structuring of transactions, negotiation of transaction documents, liaising with internal stakeholders and external counsel and managing transactions to completion.
Utilises expertise to make independent judgments to deal with a variety of situations, with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior colleagues where appropriate.
Documentation Review & Negotiation
Assist with, review and negotiate deal-specific legal documentation (NDAs, NRLs, mandate letters, term sheets, loan agreements and security documentation, plain vanilla and structured note documentation, legal opinions etc) on behalf of SMBC to ensure that the Bank’s position is still preserved and internal requirements are adhered to while still managing commercial relationships with RMs.
External Council Management
Instructing and supervising the work of external counsel on ASDV transactional and advisory matters, in coordination with internal stakeholders as appropriate.
Internal Stakeholder Coordination
Supports and provides guidance to other team members as required and co-ordinates with internal stakeholders both within Singapore and regionally as appropriate.
Acts as a point of contact for the ASDV originators and other internal stakeholders, to facilitate resolution of issues.
Job Requirements
Law degree holder from a recognised university with at least 6 PQE.
7-10 years of progressive experience in providing legal advice on matters and transaction management services pertaining to the current set of ASDV products.
Able to apply knowledge in area of specialization to produce “value-added” results.
In depth knowledge of a wide range of processes within various banking functions. Able to utilise knowledge and experience to implement effective control processes for the team, and to adapt to changing business needs
Good knowledge and understanding of financial regulatory requirements such as Banking Act, Securities and Futures Act and its related notices/subsidiary legislation and ability to apply.
Team player and demonstrated ability to work across all levels of the organization. Strong stakeholder and people management skills to ensure the delivery of effective and compliant processes and solutions to facilitate the objectives of the team and the Bank.
Strong analytical, problem solving attitude, with good communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical processes and operational strategies.
Proactive, independent and resourceful.
Able to work under time constraints and pressure.
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• Provide contract management support to the Company in the varied, dynamic and fast-paced areas of IT services.
• Draft, review and preparation of various types of contracts and agreements, including IT contracts on system / software / hardware acquisition, maintenance contracts, non-disclosure agreements, addendums, etc., including finalisation, formatting and triggering contract signing via Docusign.
• Review of schedules and requirement specifications for IT contracts, including service level agreements and functional / technical requirements.
• Providing general advice on contract validity and contract renewal documentation.
• Drafting and preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and working with IT project managers on RFP and/or proposal clarifications.
• Working closely with other functions in Procurement department and Legal department during the RFP and contract drafting process.
• Ensure proper governance and approvals by stakeholders and senior management before final contract award and execution.
• Contribute to any projects that may be assigned by management from time to time.
• Administrative duties such as filing, documenting and keeping official records of all contracts executed by the company and management of contracts, as well extraction of business reports for senior management.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with prior experience gained as a paralegal with an MNC or with a reputable commercial law firm.
• A good command of English with excellent grammar, vetting and writing skills is essential for this position.
• Possess an analytical mind, an eye for detail and basic knowledge of general contract law.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work with people at all levels.
• Able to provide sound advice on contract renewals and ensure compliance with internal corporate governance processes.
• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency or experience in Ariba (e-Procurement System) will be an added advantage

About Us

SGB is an innovative and tech-focused digital bank based in Bahrain that is reshaping the new financial ecosystem with the goal of serving as a nexus between traditional and digital financial services. We aim to be the most trusted banking partner within the fintech and digital assets space and to build a one-stop solution providing comprehensive banking, payment, treasury and custody solutions for the new economy. We are looking out for forward thinking and like-minded builders to join our fast-growing team.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated General Counsel to head our legal function and play a pivotal leadership role within a fast-growing digital bank. Based in Singapore, you will report directly to the CEO and serve as the chief legal advisor to senior management across the group.

You will be responsible for leading and growing the legal team, overseeing all legal, regulatory and corporate governance matters and partner closely with business leaders across the group. You will be involved in advising business teams on a variety of matters, including financial regulations, legal risks, innovative and new-to-market banking products, tech and commercial matters, fund raising, corporate governance and other projects.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice to the Board of Directors, CEO and other senior management.
• Lead, develop, and manage the legal team to ensure high-quality support across all business lines.
• Oversee legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters for the group and its subsidiaries.
• Drive legal and regulatory risk management, ensuring robust frameworks and proactive risk mitigation.
• Advise on financial regulations, innovative and bespoke banking products, commercial, tech, and corporate matters, M&A, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
• Partner with cross-border teams to support global expansion and market entry initiatives.
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of key contracts and agreements, including high-value strategic partnerships.
• Oversee engagement with regulators and manage relationships with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure the bank's policies, processes, and practices reflect compliance with applicable laws and best practices.
• Contribute as a member of the senior leadership team, influencing strategy, culture, and risk management across the business.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree/JD from a reputable law school.
• Qualified to practise in Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, U.S. or other common law countries.
• At least 12–15 years PQE, with a strong mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience.
• Significant expertise in financial regulations, banking, and financial services. Experience and/or interest in digital assets will be an advantage.
• Proven track record of leadership in managing legal teams and advising senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk with business needs in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial approach; able to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth setting.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Corporate medical and dental insurance plan
• Health and wellness benefits
• Health screening and vaccination benefits
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Overview
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and dynamic General Counsel to serve as a key member of our executive leadership team. You will be responsible for leading our global legal, compliance, regulatory affairs, and corporate governance functions. Your primary mission is to
lead and successfully execute our planned US public listing
and, in the process, build a world-class legal and risk management framework capable of supporting our global scale and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Strategy and IPO Execution (Primary Focus)
Lead the US IPO Process:
Take full ownership of all legal aspects of the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) on a US stock exchange (e.g., NYSE or NASDAQ).
Strategic Advisor:
Act as the chief legal advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors on all IPO-related matters, including structure, timeline, compliance, and risk.
External Counsel Management:
Lead, coordinate, and manage relationships with external legal counsel, underwriters, auditors, and other advisors involved in the IPO.
Document Drafting and Review:
Oversee and deeply engage in the preparation, review, and finalization of all IPO-related legal documents, including the registration statement (F-1), governance charters, and more.
Ensure Compliance:
Ensure the company's full compliance with all SEC and other relevant regulatory requirements before, during, and after the public listing.
Legal and Compliance Leadership
Corporate Governance:
Establish and maintain robust corporate governance standards for a public company, supporting the Board of Directors and its committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating & Governance).
Compliance Framework:
Build and enhance a global compliance program covering anti-corruption (FCPA), antitrust, trade compliance, data privacy & security (GDPR, CCPA), and export controls.
M&A and Financing:
Lead legal due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and execution for strategic investments, financing rounds, joint ventures, and M&A transactions.
Commercial Contracts:
Guide the team in reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including global strategic partnerships, major sales and procurement contracts, and technology licensing agreements.
IP Strategy:
Work closely with the technology team to develop and implement a global intellectual property strategy, managing patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Dispute Resolution:
Manage significant litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
Team Management and Strategic Collaboration
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global legal team.
Act as a key member of the executive team, actively participating in strategic decision-making and providing proactive legal and risk counsel.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments (Finance, HR, Business Development, R&D) to support overall business objectives.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from a recognized law school in the US, China, or other common law jurisdiction, with active bar membership in good standing.
A minimum of 15 years of legal experience, including a senior role at a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel at a high-growth multinational technology company.
Must have a proven track record of leading at least one company through a complete US IPO process and deep familiarity with post-IPO ongoing compliance obligations.
Extensive expertise in US securities laws, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and stock exchange listing rules.
Demonstrated excellence in corporate governance, M&A, complex commercial negotiations, and compliance management within a multinational context.
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and leadership skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Exceptional business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business solutions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior in-house experience within the green tech, renewable energy, IoT, or SaaS industries.
Experience handling complex cross-border data privacy and regulatory matters.
Proven experience in building and leading a distributed, global legal team.
We Offer
A unique opportunity to define and lead the future of the global green tech industry.
A senior executive role at the core of the company's most critical historical moment.
A highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including a significant equity component.
The opportunity to work with a world-class executive team and Board of Directors.
An open, innovative, and mission-driven work culture.
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