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The Associate Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the Legal Director.

This involves drafting and reviewing contracts, as well as intended changes to rules and bye-laws.

They will also assist in implementing compliance programs, advising on legal disputes, and monitoring changes in laws and regulations.

• Deliver in-house legal counsel function by providing comprehensive legal advice and support to the Legal Director.
• Provide administrative, project, and executive support to the Director by ensuring that all tasks are completed according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist in implementing compliance programs, advise on legal disputes, and monitor changes in laws and regulations.
• Carry out disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the Organisation's rules and regulations.
• Maintain and organise a full set of records for all files, minutes, activities, projects, and data bases.

• Hold an LL.B degree with at least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
• Demonstrate good work attitude with willingness to learn and grow within the role.
• Experience in professional PA work, attending meetings, and taking minutes is preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrate logical, clear, and concise writing and communication skills, with ability to grasp concepts and communicate ideas effectively.
• Exhibit excellent communication, speaking, and writing skills in English.

As a legal professional, you will work closely with our team to support business activities and investments in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts for foreign clients in Japan
• Providing expert legal advice on business activities and investments in Japan
• Conducting comprehensive legal research for Japanese law matters
• Liaising with Japanese clients and local lawyers

For this role, you will be required to have a recognized degree in law, admission to practice, knowledge of Japanese law and business practices, and 7-10 years PQE as an attorney.

Telenor Group is the world's leading telecommunications company across the Nordics and Asia with 211 million subscribers and 81 billion NOK in revenues. We are committed to responsible business conduct and driven by the ambition of empowering societies. Connectivity has been Telenor's domain for more than 160 years, and our purpose is to connect our customers to what matters most.

Telenor has a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services, as well as substantial activities in subsidiaries and joint venture operations, including mobile financial services and online classifieds in the Asia region. Worldwide, Telenor Group and our operations' teams are 11,000 people strong.

Telenor Procurement Company (TPC), established in 2017 and based out of Singapore, operates as a subsidiary of the Telenor Group. We deliver Global Category Management as a service to the Telenor Business Units and beyond, taking full responsibility for the end-to-end Sourcing process and performance of global spend categories. Functioning as one Global Procurement team across all Telenor markets, we enable Telenor's strategic ambitions by becoming a centre of expertise in the pursuit of efficient operations. TPC seeks qualified procurement professionals that are comfortable working in a global setup in the fast-paced Telecom field.

For more information, please visit our website:

Telenor is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is imperative to the way we do business. In addition to combatting discrimination, our goal is to build equal and inclusive environments that enable people to reach their full potential. To do this, we must raise awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and in society.

Main responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiation of contracts; ensuring consistent approach to commercial terms and operational clauses; flagging of end of contract deadlines and management of contractual issues during the performance of the contract execution by the suppliers
• Provide legal advice and contract assessments to business teams
• Continuously ensure alignment with the Telenor Group and/or TPC governing principles and policies as applicable
• Identify key risks in relation to supplier contracts and suggest solutions, both specifically/case based and as general solutions
• Build and maintain stakeholder relations internally and externally
• Assist in the resolution of contractual challenges/disputes

Profile

• High level of integrity and ethics
• Curiosity and openness to develop and learn skills
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively across organizational and cultural boundaries, internally and externally
• Commercial mindset
• Analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Able to work with a high degree of independence, execution power and passion
• Result oriented, demonstrating excellent collaboration abilities

Educational Requirements

• Qualified to practice Law in Singapore with at least a Bachelor Degree in Law with strong academic results
• Minimum 3 years' experience with contract development/drafting/review, negotiations, corporate law, contract assessments and disputes
• Experience in dealing with cross border conflicts, sanctions and export control matters would be advantageous
• Knowledge of telecommunications, technology or IT contracting would be preferred

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Telenor Group is the world's leading telecommunications company across the Nordics and Asia with 211 million subscribers and 81 billion NOK in revenues. We are committed to responsible business conduct and driven by the ambition of empowering societies. Connectivity has been Telenor's domain for more than 160 years, and our purpose is to connect our customers to what matters most. Telenor has a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services, as well as substantial activities in subsidiaries and joint venture operations, including mobile financial services and online classifieds in the Asia region. Worldwide, Telenor Group and our operations' teams are 11,000 people strong.
Telenor Procurement Company (TPC), established in 2017 and based out of Singapore, operates as a subsidiary of the Telenor Group. We deliver Global Category Management as a service to the Telenor Business Units and beyond, taking full responsibility for the end-to-end Sourcing process and performance of global spend categories. Functioning as one Global Procurement team across all Telenor markets, we enable Telenor's strategic ambitions by becoming a centre of expertise in the pursuit of efficient operations. TPC seeks qualified procurement professionals that are comfortable working in a global setup in the fast-paced Telecom field.
For More Information, Please Visit Our Website Telenor is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is imperative to the way we do business. In addition to combatting discrimination, our goal is to build equal and inclusive environments that enable people to reach their full potential. To do this, we must raise awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and in society.
Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiation of contracts; ensuring consistent approach to commercial terms and operational clauses; flagging of end of contract deadlines and management of contractual issues during the performance of the contract execution by the suppliers
Provide legal advice and contract assessments to business teams
Continuously ensure alignment with the Telenor Group and/or TPC governing principles and policies as applicable
Identify key risks in relation to supplier contracts and suggest solutions, both specifically/case based and as general solutions
Build and maintain stakeholder relations internally and externally
Assist in the resolution of contractual challenges/disputes
Profile
High level of integrity and ethics
Curiosity and openness to develop and learn skills
Ability to communicate and interact effectively across organizational and cultural boundaries, internally and externally
Commercial mindset
Analytical and problem solving capabilities
Able to work with a high degree of independence, execution power and passion
Result oriented, demonstrating excellent collaboration abilities
Educational Requirements
Qualified to practice Law in Singapore with at least a Bachelor Degree in Law with strong academic results
Minimum 3 years' experience with contract development/drafting/review, negotiations, corporate law, contract assessments and disputes
Experience in dealing with cross border conflicts, sanctions and export control matters would be advantageous
Knowledge of telecommunications, technology or IT contracting would be preferred
Telenor Procurement Company (TPC) is Telenor Group's fully owned corporate entity that leads global purchases and supplier management. We manage most of Telenor's global expenditure and fulfill the the needs of operating Business Units and Group Functions by connecting them to the supplier market.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Telecommunications
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Building and Construction Authority

Fixed Terms

Closing in 6 day(s)

What the role is

Responsibilities:

You will provide legal advice to BCA on regulatory and commercial issues, intellectual property issues and general areas of the law.

What you will be working on

Your responsibilities include:

• reviewing and drafting contracts to be concluded by BCA and any contractual disputes that may arise;
• advising on legislative amendments under BCA's purview so as to address BCA's policy objectives;
• advising on the interpretation of legislation under BCA's purview;
• advising on enforcement cases including reviewing of investigation reports and ensuring that sufficient evidence has been obtained to support the recommended enforcement action;
• advising on risks arising from arrangements concluded by BCA and drafting appropriate clauses to ensure BCA's interests are served;
• providing sound legal advice on a broad range of legal issues including advising on intellectual property issues;
• representing BCA in prosecutions related to offences under BCA's purview with AGC's support; and
• working on such other areas as General Counsel may allocate from time to time

What we are looking for

Requirements:

• A good law degree (LLB Hons);
• Advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore;
• At least 6 years' experience in private practice and/or as in-house counsel;
• Strong analytical skills and can independently drive the completion of a matter with minimal supervision;
• Possesses effective time management skills;
• A team player who communicates effectively with cross-functional stakeholders; and
• Prior experience in litigation matters is an advantage.

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment. Interested applicants, please online.

About Building and Construction Authority

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future-ready built environment.
Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Our people's commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.
Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore's landscape.
Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs.
Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.
Forward-Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far-reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.

About your application process

This job is closing in 6 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Building and Construction Authority or the wider Public Service.

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Fixed Terms

What the role is

LED is seeking a dynamic individual to join us in our journey to pioneer the transformation of legal operations and prosecution work using technology. This is an especially exciting opportunity for legal professionals with a strong interest and/or experience in regulatory and prosecution work who are also passionate about leveraging technology to reshape legal practices. The incumbent will also be expected to conduct court prosecutions and enforce the penal provisions found in various legislation administered by MPA.

What you will be working on

• Work closely with a cross-functional AI development project team including data scientists and development engineers in an agile way, first to develop a database of infringement reports, evidence and the assessment of evidence which will be used to train the AI model, and later to develop and refine the product.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the AI system in assessing evidence and recommending a prosecutorial decision.
• Assessing infringement reports to determine the appropriate enforcement actions and make charging decisions.
• Conducting mentions and pre-trial conferences at the State Courts.
• Providing legal advice to enforcement divisions in relation to investigation and enforcement matters.
• Reviewing and crafting enforcement policies pertaining to MPA's regulatory regime.

What we are looking for

Possess a relevant discipline in law and be eligible to be called to the Singapore Bar. A strong interest in the use of technology and data science to transform legal practice. One or more years of experience advising on criminal law matters or in prosecution work. Strong understanding of laws, legal principles and policies related to criminal law and regulatory enforcement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.
MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.
MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.

Job Descriptions
As a Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel of the Group, you will assist the Chief Legal Officer in providing legal support and advice on all corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters stemming from the Group's global businesses.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts in a variety of areas of commercial, corporate, finance, and compliance relating to multiple industries including logistics & transportation, maritime, and mining & energy.
Provide legal desk support and advice to internationally based business units and divisions on various transactions and activities.
Advise on matters of dispute resolution and risk management.
Manage and engage external counsel as necessary.
Ensure company activities in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
Assist in and take responsibility for other duties and special projects as assigned.
Job Requirements
A law degree and admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction (Singapore/UK/Australia/US) required.
A minimum of 7 years' experience in private practice with an international law firm or in-house at a multinational company.
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
A high degree of integrity, maturity and ability to work independently under pressure with an eye for details.
Willingness to travel internationally.
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Job Descriptions:

As a Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel of the Group, you will assist the Chief Legal Officer in providing legal support and advice on all corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters stemming from the Group's global businesses.

1. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts in a variety of areas of commercial, corporate, finance, and compliance relating to multiple industries including logistics & transportation, maritime, and mining & energy.

2. Provide legal desk support and advice to internationally based business units and divisions on various transactions and activities.

3. Advise on matters of dispute resolution and risk management.

4. Manage and engage external counsel as necessary.

5. Ensure company activities in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

6. Assist in and take responsibility for other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. A law degree and admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction (Singapore/UK/Australia/US) required.

2. A minimum of 7 years’ experience in private practice with an international law firm or in-house at a multinational company.

3. Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred.

4. Excellent analytical and communication skills.

5. A high degree of integrity, maturity and ability to work independently under pressure with an eye for details.

6. Willingness to travel internationally.