122 Head Of Legal jobs in Singapore
Head of Legal
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Head of Legal & Compliance plays a vital role in providing strategic leadership in the management of legal, regulatory compliance and AML risks, and is also instrumental in the shaping and accomplishing business goals and strategies.
The role reports to the CEO and the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.
Major Responsibilities:
Lead and manage Legal and Compliance team.
Provide legal advice to all departments of the company and manage relationships with external legal counsels where applicable.
Support the senior management on legal matters relating to fund and investment structures.
Monitor and manage the company's compliance with regulatory requirements under applicable laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures.
Serve as the primary interface between the company and key regulators on compliance risk management issues.
Ensure prompt identification of applicable laws, regulations and requirements, impact assessment and implementation of appropriate controls.
Conduct training and promote a culture of compliance where employees understand the importance of compliance.
Conduct compliance risk assessments - working with internal auditors and senior management to help identify, assess compliance risks, and develop, report, and monitor mitigation actions.
Draft and review transactional documents, fund documents, client agreements, corporate documents, corporate certificates, and other legal documents related to capital market transactions and fund operations, and monitor their ongoing legal obligations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Experience in a financial institution environment and dealing with key regulators is a must.
Experience: 7-10 Years
Deep understanding of capital markets business and regulations in accordance to industry standards and practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various departments in order to provide guidance to senior management and stakeholders.
- Leadership skills to build and manage Legal and Compliance team.
Head of Legal
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We are partnering with a rapidly expanding crypto firm that is seeking a Legal Head to join their dynamic team. In this strategic role, you will oversee all legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions, and ensure risks are managed effectively, while supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on all strategic matters.
- Manage corporate governance across business units, handling all contracts, licensing and IP agreements.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, partnership contracts, and investment documentation.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of PQE, with a mixture of private practice and in-house counsel experience.
- Excellent knowledge in regulatory frameworks, corporate structuring and IP.
- Proven experience advising on corporate governance, complex commercial contracts, and major transactions.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Please email your cv directly to in word format.
Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.
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Head of Legal
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Margin Wheeler is Singapore's leading corporate service provider, delivering award-winning incorporation, corporate secretarial, accounting, and tax solutions. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Head of Legal & Compliance to oversee all legal matters, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard the company's interests across its operations and client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Legal & Compliance function for the organisation.
Provide legal advice on corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Ensure compliance with Singapore laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Oversee risk management frameworks and implement compliance policies.
Manage interactions with regulatory authorities and external legal counsel.
Conduct internal audits to assess and improve compliance controls.
Train and advise management and staff on legal and compliance requirements.
Requirements
Degree in Law; admission to the Singapore Bar preferred.
5+ years' legal and compliance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws.
Proven ability to develop and implement compliance frameworks.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Experience in a professional services or corporate services firm is an advantage.
Why Join Us
Lead a critical function in an award-winning corporate services leader.
Work on diverse legal and compliance matters across various industries.
Supportive, growth-oriented environment with strategic influence on the business.
J-18808-LjbffrHead of Legal
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We are partnering with a rapidly expanding crypto firm that is seeking a Legal Head to join their dynamic team. In this strategic role, you will oversee all legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions, and ensure risks are managed effectively, while supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on all strategic matters.
- Manage corporate governance across business units, handling all contracts, licensing and IP agreements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, partnership contracts, and investment documentation.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of PQE, with a mixture of private practice and in-house counsel experience.
- Excellent knowledge in regulatory frameworks, corporate structuring and IP.
- Proven experience advising on corporate governance, complex commercial contracts, and major transactions.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Please email your cv directly to in word format.
Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.
EA License: 16S8131
Recruiter License: R
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Head of Legal
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Funding Societies | Modalku
is the largest SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia. We are licensed and operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia andVietnam, and backed by Sequoia India (Peak XV), Softbank Vision Fund, Khazanah and SMBC bank amongst many others. Funding Societies | Modalku provides business financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is funded by individual and institutional investors, as well as payments solutions to SMEs and consumers
Here at Funding Societies | Modalku we live by our core values GETFS:
Grow Relentlessly:
Strive to become our best, most authentic selves.
Enable Teamwork, Disable Politics:
Only by forging togetherness, we help each other succeed.
Test Measure Act:
Stay curious and reinvent ourselves, through innovation and experimentation.
Focus on Impact:
Create impact through bias for action and tangible results.
Serve with Obsession:
Build win-win relationships for the long-term by having a customer obsession.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal (Director level) to lead our legal function across Southeast Asia. As the Head of Legal, you will be responsible for shaping the legal, regulatory, and governance infrastructure that supports our growth across five markets: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
You will serve as a key strategic advisor to the team, working closely with commercial, product, operations and compliance to navigate legal complexity across markets. Your mandate is to enable responsible innovation and growth while protecting the company’s interests, guiding legal input across product design, commercial structuring, regulatory engagement, and strategic initiatives such as fundraising.
What you will do:
Lead and scale the regional legal function , overseeing in-house counsels and managing external legal partners across all operating markets.
Play a critical role in driving the company’s path to profitability
by enabling compliant yet commercially viable business models, proactively managing legal risk exposure, and leading cost-effective legal operations at scale.
Provide strategic legal guidance
on digital lending, payments, embedded finance, and product innovation — ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks.
Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements , including those related to partnerships, product innovation, data sharing, platform integrations, secured lending, and IP.
Proactively manage regulatory interactions
and licensing requirements, particularly in high-impact markets.
Advise on and manage litigation or enforcement processes , especially for secured lending and litigation-led collections.
Own legal risk management
related to data privacy ,
consumer protection, anti-bribery, and cross-border operations.
Support corporate strategic events , such as M&A, fundraising etc, with a focus on entity structure, due diligence, and board governance.
Drive adoption of legal technology and automation tools
to improve the Legal team’s overall effectiveness.
What we are looking for:
12+ years of relevant legal experience, including regional experience in Southeast Asia; a mix of law firm and in-house experience is highly valued.
Legal qualifications in Singapore, Malaysia, or other common law jurisdictions; admission to practice is preferred.
Experience working within or advising on civil law jurisdictions (e.g., Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam) is highly preferred.
Good understanding of regulatory environments across Southeast Asia, with expertise in both developed and emerging markets
Strong experience in financial services, fintech, digital lending and/ or payments is preferred.
Proven ability to balance commercial pragmatism with legal integrity in high-growth, cross-functional environments.
Experience managing legal teams and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
Exceptional judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Time off - We would love you to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. We offer flexible paid vacations as well as many other observed holidays by country. We also like to have our people take a day off for special days like birthdays and work anniversaries.
Flexible working - We believe in giving back the control of work & life to our people. We trust our people and love to provide the space to accommodate each and everyone's working style and personal life.
Medical benefits - We offer health insurance coverage for our employees and dependents. Our people focus on our mission knowing we have their backs for their loved ones too.
Mental health and wellness - We understand that our team productivity is directly linked to our mental and physical health. Hence we organize org-wide fitness initiatives and engage partners to provide well-being coaching.
Tech support - We provide a company laptop for our employees and the best possible support for the right equipment/tools to enable high productivity
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Legal Affairs Manager
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Overview:
- As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of legal documents.
- Conduct thorough research to stay up-to-date on laws and regulations.
- Manage case files, ensuring all necessary paperwork is filed and organized.
- Provide excellent client service, communicating effectively with clients and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless workflow and minimize legal risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents.
- Conducting research, analyzing information, and identifying potential legal issues.
- Assisting in the preparation of court cases and collaborating with external professionals.
- Staying informed about changes in legislation, regulations, and industry developments.
Requirements:
- A strong understanding of legal principles and procedures.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Head of Legal & Compliance
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Margin Wheeler is Singapore’s leading corporate service provider, delivering award-winning incorporation, corporate secretarial, accounting, and tax solutions. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Head of Legal & Compliance to oversee all legal matters, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard the company’s interests across its operations and client engagements.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Legal & Compliance function for the organisation.
Provide legal advice on corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Ensure compliance with Singapore laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Oversee risk management frameworks and implement compliance policies.
Manage interactions with regulatory authorities and external legal counsel.
Conduct internal audits to assess and improve compliance controls.
Train and advise management and staff on legal and compliance requirements.
RequirementsDegree in Law; admission to the Singapore Bar preferred.
5+ years’ legal and compliance experience , with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws.
Proven ability to develop and implement compliance frameworks.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Experience in a professional services or corporate services firm is an advantage.
Why Join UsLead a critical function in an award-winning corporate services leader.
Work on diverse legal and compliance matters across various industries.
Supportive, growth-oriented environment with strategic influence on the business.
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Head of Legal, APAC
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GLG’s legal team seeks a Head of Legal – APAC in GLG’s Singapore APAC headquarters, reporting to the global General Counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile attorney with an in-house background to become deeply embedded in a global company’s APAC operations.
The role will have many touchpoints with the business and both proactive issue spotting and reactive problem solving will be imperative.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks across multiple jurisdictions in an organized, efficient, and proactive manner. The candidate must demonstrate confidence in advising senior management members and stakeholders along with showcasing impeccable trustworthiness, discretion and integrity. This position requires high-level collaboration and team management skills, engaging both internal and external stakeholders and utilizing external counsel as appropriate. Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Leading a team of lawyers and legal assistants across APAC
- Negotiating client contracts, license agreements, leases, and other third-party agreements (leveraging AI when appropriate)
- Providing legal support and advising the Human Resources department on employee relations matters and compliance
- Guiding the business on international privacy and data security matters
- Work with outside counsel on leases, employment, privacy and other matters as needed across APAC region
- Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and international colleagues to resolve legal matters arising from clients, experts, vendors and government/regulatory bodies
- Providing legal advice and support to multiple business segments, including Product, Accounting, Finance, Business Development and Client Services
An Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following
- Law degree (LL.B. or higher) from a top law university, with demonstrated excellent academic performance
- 10+ years’ of experience including at least 5+ years of in-house experience at a mid-sized or large multi-national company
- Experience collaborating with business on complex agreements
- Experience managing attorneys strongly preferred
- Must be fluent in MS office and comfortable with AI tools, CLM systems and other technology.
- Exceptional written and oral English communication skills
GLG is the world’s insight network. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).
We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.
GLG’s industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company’s culture.
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#J-18808-LjbffrHead of Legal, APAC
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GLG's legal team seeks a Head of Legal – APAC in GLG's Singapore APAC headquarters, reporting to the global General Counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile attorney with an in-house background to become deeply embedded in a global company's APAC operations.
The role will have many touchpoints with the business and both proactive issue spotting and reactive problem solving will be imperative.
The ideal candidate will be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks across multiple jurisdictions in an organized, efficient, and proactive manner. The candidate must demonstrate confidence in advising senior management members and stakeholders along with showcasing impeccable trustworthiness, discretion and integrity. This position requires high-level collaboration and team management skills, engaging both internal and external stakeholders and utilizing external counsel as appropriate. Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Leading a team of lawyers and legal assistants across APAC
- Negotiating client contracts, license agreements, leases, and other third-party agreements (leveraging AI when appropriate)
- Providing legal support and advising the Human Resources department on employee relations matters and compliance
- Guiding the business on international privacy and data security matters
- Work with outside counsel on leases, employment, privacy and other matters as needed across APAC region
- Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and international colleagues to resolve legal matters arising from clients, experts, vendors and government/regulatory bodies
- Providing legal advice and support to multiple business segments, including Product, Accounting, Finance, Business Development and Client Services
Candidate Profile
An ideal candidate will have the following:
- Law degree (LL.B. or higher) from a top law university, with demonstrated excellent academic performance
- 10+ years' of experience including at least 5+ years of in-house experience at a mid-sized or large multi-national company
- Experience collaborating with business on complex agreements
- Experience managing attorneys strongly preferred
- Must be fluent in MS office and comfortable with AI tools, CLM systems and other technology.
- Exceptional written and oral English communication skills
About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group
GLG is the world's insight network. Our clients rely on GLG's global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).
We serve thousands of the world's best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world's largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.
GLG's industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company's culture.
To learn more, visit
Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. ("GLG") is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Head of Legal & Compliance
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Margin Wheeler is Singapore's leading corporate service provider, delivering award-winning incorporation, corporate secretarial, accounting, and tax solutions. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Head of Legal & Compliance to oversee all legal matters, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard the company's interests across its operations and client engagements.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Legal & Compliance function for the organisation.
Provide legal advice on corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Ensure compliance with Singapore laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Oversee risk management frameworks and implement compliance policies.
Manage interactions with regulatory authorities and external legal counsel.
Conduct internal audits to assess and improve compliance controls.
Train and advise management and staff on legal and compliance requirements.
RequirementsDegree in Law; admission to the Singapore Bar preferred.
5+ years' legal and compliance experience , with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws.
Proven ability to develop and implement compliance frameworks.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Experience in a professional services or corporate services firm is an advantage.
Why Join UsLead a critical function in an award-winning corporate services leader.
Work on diverse legal and compliance matters across various industries.
Supportive, growth-oriented environment with strategic influence on the business.