357 International Law jobs in Singapore

We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished research professional to join our team as a Research Assistant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting research relevant to our programmes and objectives.

The Centre values scholarship employing a wide range of methodologies, including doctrinal, empirical, theoretical, comparative, etc., and in all fields of law relating to Asia. Subject areas of particular interest include comparative public law in Asia; aspects of law in China/Greater China; law and religion in Asia; international law in Asia; and comparisons of common and civil law jurisdictions or two or more civil law jurisdictions in Asia.

• Develop a research agenda related to or adjacent to one of the above themes, including undertaking substantial research projects leading to publication during the term of the appointment.
• Conduct research, write articles for publication in refereed journals, contribute to book chapters in edited collections, and prepare a monograph or other book for publication.
• Present ongoing research and participate in and contribute to our events.

Job Title: Legal Advisor

We are seeking a highly skilled legal advisor to join our team and support the dynamic legal needs of our fast-paced retail supermarket business. As a trusted advisor, you will deliver practical legal advice and risk mitigation strategies across a wide spectrum of areas, including commercial contracts, real estate, regulatory compliance, employment, consumer protection, marketing, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.

• Provide legal counsel on matters that may carry legal, regulatory, reputational, financial, or operational implications, ensuring our interests are well protected.
• Draft, review, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier/vendor contracts, service agreements, logistics arrangements, IT licenses, and tenancy/lease agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts mitigate commercial risk while protecting business interests.
• Support business development initiatives with legal insights and risk analysis.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant local laws and regulations in the retail sector, including but not limited to the Sale of Goods Act, Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, Competition Act, Food Safety Regulations, and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks, policies, and SOPs in collaboration with business units to support legally sound and ethical operations.
• Provide legal oversight on store leasing matters, including new site acquisitions, tenancy renewals, renovations, and lease terminations.
• Manage disputes and legal issues relating to property and tenancy.
• Advise quality assurance and commercial teams on consumer rights, food safety, labelling, product recalls, promotional mechanics, advertising claims, and customer complaints.
• Review marketing materials and promotional terms to ensure legal compliance, particularly with advertising and consumer protection laws.
• Provide legal support to HR on employment matters, including drafting employment contracts, advising on investigations, disciplinary actions, MOM queries, employee disputes, retrenchment exercises, and workplace safety.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across all areas of operations while balancing legal safeguards with business needs.
• Manage and resolve disputes, liaising with external counsel on complex claims and litigation.
• Assist in crisis management efforts involving reputational, regulatory, or operational risks.
• Support compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., PDPA) and assist the DPO in data protection enforcement.
• Provide legal guidance on ESG initiatives such as responsible sourcing, sustainability disclosures, and ethical practices.
• Support internal audits and respond to regulatory inspections as necessary.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Admission to the Singapore Bar or an equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in in-house legal roles.
• Prior experience in the retail, FMCG, or supermarket industry is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of Singapore contract law, employment law, privacy/data protection, tenancy law, and retail-related regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and legal analytical skills.
• High standards of integrity, sound judgment, and strong commercial awareness.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

A seasoned legal professional with a proven track record in delivering expert legal advice and risk mitigation strategies. A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can work effectively with internal stakeholders to protect business interests.

This role will play a pivotal part in supporting business operations in the ASEAN region by negotiating and drafting documentation for deals with partners and customers.

• Establish strategic partnerships with senior leaders to ensure alignment in areas such as corporate governance, competition law, and anti-bribery laws.
• Develop innovative legal solutions to business challenges while maintaining high standards of integrity, ethics, and transparency.
• Provide expert legal support to sales teams engaging with customers across ASEAN countries.
• Advise on legal risks and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with a world-class team of legal professionals within the APJC region and globally.

Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Legal Director for the ASEAN and Korea theatres within the APJC region.

Location Preference: Preferably based in Singapore.

• Education: Law degree or equivalent professional qualification with a minimum of 5-8 years of law firm or relevant in-house legal experience.
• Expertise: Legal knowledge of Singapore and other ASEAN countries, with Korean legal knowledge a strong advantage.
• Experience: Direct negotiation experience in complex technology transactions is highly desirable.

• Job Summary: We are looking for a legal expert to provide strategic advice and guidance on all aspects of Singapore law.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Advising the business departments on commercial contracts, developing templates, and reviewing Terms & Conditions.
• Leading the legal assistance on business development activities, including mergers and acquisitions, advising alongside with the business, finance, and tax teams.
• In charge of corporate secretarial matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Drafting, reviewing, and evaluating internal policies.

• Requirements:
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in either a law firm or as a legal counsel.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, knowledge of and litigation.
• Able to travel to Malaysia with Managing Director for M&A jobs.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience covered from trading & distribution, property development, construction related.

• Opportunity to build a legal team and contribute to the company's growth.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.

This role involves serving as a trusted advisor and strategic legal partner across the organisation, delivering practical legal advice and risk mitigation strategies across various areas.

Key responsibilities include providing legal advice, conducting risk assessments, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, collaborating with internal stakeholders, supporting business development initiatives, monitoring compliance with relevant local laws and regulations, developing and implementing compliance frameworks, managing disputes, and advising on consumer rights and advertising claims.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advice and conduct risk assessments to ensure the company's interests are well protected.
• Draft, review, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements including supplier/vendor contracts, service agreements, logistics arrangements, IT licenses, and tenancy/lease agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., procurement, category management) to ensure contracts mitigate commercial risk while protecting business interests.
• Support business development initiatives with legal insights and risk analysis.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant local laws and regulations in the retail sector.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks, policies, and SOPs in collaboration with business units to support legally sound and ethical operations.
• Manage disputes and legal issues relating to property and tenancy.
• Advise quality assurance and commercial teams on consumer rights, food safety, labelling, product recalls, promotional mechanics, advertising claims, and customer complaints.
• Review marketing materials and promotional terms to ensure legal compliance, particularly with advertising and consumer protection laws.
• Provide legal support to HR on employment matters, including drafting employment contracts, advising on investigations, disciplinary actions, MOM queries, employee disputes, retrenchment exercises, and workplace safety.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across all areas of operations while balancing legal safeguards with business needs.
• Manage and resolve disputes, liaising with external counsel on complex claims and litigation.
• Assist in crisis management efforts involving reputational, regulatory, or operational risks.
• Support compliance with data privacy regulations and assist the DPO in data protection enforcement.
• Provide legal guidance on ESG initiatives such as responsible sourcing, sustainability disclosures, and ethical practices.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised university.
• Admission to the Singapore Bar or an equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in in-house legal roles.
• Prior experience in the retail, FMCG, or supermarket industry is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of Singapore contract law, employment law, privacy/data protection, tenancy law, and retail-related regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and legal analytical skills.
• High standards of integrity, sound judgment, and strong commercial awareness.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for providing legal guidance and advice on various aspects of law.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive legal strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Liaise with risk, compliance, tax, and finance teams to consolidate a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of business plans and initiatives by providing expert legal counsel.

• Possess a degree in law (LLB) from a reputable university and hold a practicing certificate in Singapore.
• Accumulate a minimum of 8-12 years of experience in either a law firm or as an in-house legal counsel.
• Cultivate expertise in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, and litigation.
• Show flexibility to travel to Malaysia for business meetings and projects.

As a Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the General Counsel in overseeing and managing legal matters for AIA Singapore. This involves ensuring robust risk management, working closely with Risk and Compliance functions to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Primary focus areas include providing legal support and advice on Technology, Information Security, and Governance/Cybersecurity issues to the Technology department and various Business Units undertaking enterprise data security, analytics, and digitalization projects. Your responsibility is to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Provide Singapore law advice and support to the Technology, Life Operations, and Technology Risk and Compliance departments on compliance with relevant technology-related laws and MAS guidelines/notices/circulars.
• Drive and support legal digitalization initiatives and legal operations optimization projects.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties assigned by the General Counsel to meet business needs for legal support, advice, and/or coordination with stakeholders from AIA Group Office and other AIA affiliates.

Requirements:

• A law degree from a recognized university.
• At least 8 years PQE, of which at least 4 were spent in practice/at a law firm.
• Experience in IT/technology and cybersecurity issues essential. In-house experience at a regulated financial institution in Singapore ideal but optional.
• Familiarity with local laws/regulations applicable to the financial/insurance industry in Singapore, particularly those on technology risk, cybersecurity, cyber-hygiene, data protection, and outsourcing guidelines and best practices.
• Admitted to the Singapore Bar, and of good standing. Candidates who are not Singapore-qualified but with common law qualifications and strong familiarity with Singapore regulatory/legal requirements on cybersecurity and data privacy will be considered.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and attitude - willingness and ability to quickly pinpoint issues and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - ability to present advice/opinions and business solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Affable and firmly confident demeanor - able to connect and collaborate well with stakeholders from different technical backgrounds and across different levels of seniority.
• Autonomous worker, able to multi-task and work under time pressure.
• Resourceful - adept at research and quick learner.
• Humble, resilient, adaptable, and meticulous.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute legal professional to act as a trusted advisor to senior management, delivering strategic legal support on international trade, overseas compliance, dispute resolution, and day-to-day business operations.

• Deliver strategic legal support across multiple jurisdictions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management.

• Provide accurate, practical, and business-aligned legal advice on international trade, cross-border investments, and corporate legal affairs.
• Advise regional leadership on complex legal issues with potential strategic, financial, or reputational impact.

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex commercial contracts, including trade agreements, M&A documents, licensing, and service arrangements.
• Secure rights, manage risks, and ensure legal compliance across various jurisdictions.

• Manage international dispute resolution including litigation and arbitration, especially involving overseas counterparties.

• Support legal due diligence, structuring, documentation, and closing for international investment and M&A transactions.
• Draft legal opinions and coordinate with external legal counsel.

• Monitor and manage compliance matters including export controls, antitrust, and anti-corruption regulations.
• Ensure alignment with internal policies and relevant local laws and global standards.

• Establish and manage collaborations with external law firms, leveraging the company's Singapore base as a regional legal hub.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, regulators, and business partners.
• Lead or support cross-functional legal projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification legal experience in an international law firm or multinational corporate legal department.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Law, with additional qualifications in International Trade or Corporate Law preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in international trade, cross-border M&A, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Strong grasp of corporate governance, legal risk assessment, and business operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), both written and spoken to liaise with English and Chinese speaking stakeholders.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to simplify complex legal concepts for business teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones and business units.
• High attention to detail with strategic and commercial mindset.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving international environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

The role of a Legal Executive/Counsel is to provide expert legal advice and guidance to the organization. This includes managing all contracts associated with the company and its subsidiaries, providing timely and accurate legal support in various areas such as commercial transactions, corporate governance, human resources, and intellectual property.

The Legal Executive/Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and solidifying legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and data protection policies. They will also apply effective risk management techniques and offer strategic solutions on possible legal issues.

In addition, the Legal Executive/Counsel will be involved in developing and implementing business risk management strategies and providing advice on commercial legal matters to meet the company's strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent, preferably with three or more years' experience in a commercial setting
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and legal procedures
• Sound judgement and strong legal analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Close attention to details and ability to work independently
• Ability to work cross-functionally, a good team player, and effectively communicate complex issues to management and stakeholders
• Highly organized, experienced with managing numerous deals or projects simultaneously, and able to adapt to shifting priorities

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume to the relevant contact person.