375 Legal Affairs jobs in Singapore

Head of Legal Affairs / Legal Counsel (Corporate & Commercial Law)
Location
Central
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Category
Legal / Corporate Secretarial
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
From S$12,000.00 to S$20,000.00
EA Personnel: R
Description
A rapidly growing Singapore-based enterprise with diverse business interests spanning commodity trading, industrial project development, and international investments.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and lead the Legal Department according to the company's business growth and strategic needs.
Provide legal advice and support for corporate governance, M&A, commodity trading, and overseas industrial project development.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements in multiple languages, including English and Chinese, to meet business and regulatory requirements.
Manage relationships with external legal firms and oversee domestic and cross-border legal issues.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Support management on business-related legal strategies and other assigned legal matters.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Law.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in corporate legal affairs or private practice.
Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and international trade regulations; experience in M&A or engineering-related projects is an advantage.
Familiarity with the legal environment in Southeast Asia.
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• Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Work Location: Tanjong Pagar (walking distance from the MRT)

A rapidly growing Singapore-based enterprise with diverse business interests spanning commodity trading , industrial project development , and international investments .

• Establish and lead the Legal Department according to the company's business growth and strategic needs.
• Provide legal advice and support for corporate governance, M&A, commodity trading, and overseas industrial project development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements in multiple languages, including English and Chinese, to meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external legal firms and oversee domestic and cross-border legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support management on business-related legal strategies and other assigned legal matters.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Law.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in corporate legal affairs or private practice.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and international trade regulations; experience in M&A or engineering-related projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with the legal environment in Southeast Asia.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants, please click on "Apply Now".

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Stafflink Services Pte Ltd

EA Licence No.: 04C4294

EA Personnel: Chua Xue Min (Joesefyn)

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R

Our client, a leading environmental and waste management solutions provider , is seeking an experienced Commercial & Legal Affairs Manager to play a strategic role at the intersection of business growth, compliance, and operational excellence.

This is not a typical contract administration position — you will serve as the commercial guardian of the business, leveraging your legal knowledge and commercial insight to manage high-value contracts, mitigate risks, and drive profitability.

Working closely with cross-functional teams across sales, operations, finance, and legal, you will ensure all commercial activities align with corporate objectives and environmental sustainability goals.

• Contract & Tender Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of commercial contracts and tenders — from bid preparation, review, negotiation to execution and renewal.
• Legal Risk Review: Evaluate and advise on potential legal and commercial risks, ensuring all agreements comply with internal policies and local regulations.
• Commercial Strategy: Collaborate with management to structure competitive and profitable offers, tenders, and service contracts.
• Negotiation & Drafting: Review and negotiate commercial agreements, subcontractor terms, and procurement contracts in collaboration with the legal team.
• Performance & Compliance: Monitor contract KPIs, manage claims or variations, and ensure timely, compliant delivery of contractual obligations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key contact for clients, partners, and subcontractors on commercial and contractual matters.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive best practices in contract management and contribute to process and policy enhancements.

• Degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering , or a related field.
• 5–8 years’ experience in commercial management, contract administration, or legal advisory within waste management, oil & gas, engineering, or construction industries.
• Strong grasp of contract law, risk analysis, and claims management .
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial literacy and experience in budget or cost analysis.
• Passionate about sustainability and contributing to ecological transformation.

For confidential discussion or to apply, please email to
EA Licence No. 18C9228 | Registration No. R

Wilhelm Hauffmann is wholly owned subsidiary of Borden Eagle Singapore Pte. Ltd. for Eagle Brand consumer healthcare products ( ) and its associated brands.

The company main activities are in research and development (R&D) of consumer healthcare products, intellectual property (IP) holder (trademarks, patents and formularies), regulatory affairs (RA), technical compliance and business development in licensing the IP.

In view of the business expansion, we are looking for associate or senior associate who has paralegal / secretarial experience to join our team :

Roles & Responsibilities

· Assist in administering, monitoring and maintaining the company’s IP/trademark portfolio in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring all records and databases are accurate, up-to-date, and secure.

· Coordinate with external legal counsel on trademark filings, renewals, oppositions, and other IP-related matters according to jurisdictional requirements.

· Conduct surveillance of trademark filings through global trademark databases, identify potential conflicts or infringements and prepare watch reports for management’s assessment.

· Assist in preparation and drafting legal documents and agreements. Provide administrative support as required.

· Administer and maintain the legal documents repository system. Manage tracking, timelines, deadlines and reminder alerts for contract renewal to ensure compliance.

· Maintain a systematic archive of IP use evidence (e.g. advertisements, POSM, digital and print campaigns) for each market and product.

· Support brand protection and enforcement program including day-to-day communications with external stakeholders, update progress of takedown programs and other tasks.

· Ad-hoc projects and tasks assigned by the management.

Requirements

· Possess a good diploma or degree.

· At least 1-3 years of relevant experience in secretarial / IP management / legal support roles, either in-house (preferably in the consumer healthcare line, FMCG or related industry) or in a law firm.

· Knowledge of trademark related requirements in Asia Pacific / Middle East / US jurisdictions are helpful. Additional knowledge or experience in legal agreement / IP licensing is an advantage.

· Proficient in legal documentation, highly ethical, discreet, uphold confidentiality and integrity.

· Strong organizational / secretarial / administrative skills, meticulous and attentive to detail, with the ability to manage both structured legal processes and day-to-day admin responsibilities.

· Other core competencies i.e. good interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, time management and result-driven.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and related digital tools; familiarity with DocuSign is an advantage.

· Comfortable working independently and adapting quickly to established processes.

Responsibilities
Serve as the Group's top legal counsel, providing strategic advice to the Board and senior management on all legal matters, including corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and major commercial contracts.
Oversee and manage all litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations involving the Group and its subsidiaries worldwide.
Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate compliance program, ensuring adherence to all international laws and regulations across different jurisdictions of operation.
Manage relationships with and oversee the work of external legal counsel.
Provide strategic leadership on global tax planning, ensuring compliance while optimizing the Group's tax position across all operating entities.
Work closely with the CFO and finance team on tax aspects of financial reporting and treasury operations.
Provide executive leadership to the HR function, ensuring the Group's human capital strategy supports business goals.
Provide strategic direction for the Group's administrative functions, including facilities management, corporate services, and general office administration.
Ensure the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the Group's administrative support infrastructure.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Administration).
A minimum of 15+ years of experience, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role within a large, multinational corporation, preferably in the technology or telecommunications sector.
Ability to see the big picture and align support functions with business strategy.
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Responsibilities:

- Serve as the Group's top legal counsel, providing strategic advice to the Board and senior management on all legal matters, including corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and major commercial contracts.

- Oversee and manage all litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations involving the Group and its subsidiaries worldwide.

- Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate compliance program, ensuring adherence to all international laws and regulations across different jurisdictions of operation.

- Manage relationships with and oversee the work of external legal counsel.

- Provide strategic leadership on global tax planning, ensuring compliance while optimizing the Group's tax position across all operating entities.

- Work closely with the CFO and finance team on tax aspects of financial reporting and treasury operations.

- Provide executive leadership to the HR function, ensuring the Group's human capital strategy supports business goals.

- Provide strategic direction for the Group's administrative functions, including facilities management, corporate services, and general office administration.

- Ensure the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the Group's administrative support infrastructure.

Requirements:

- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Law, Administration).

- A minimum of 15+ years of experience, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role within a large, multinational corporation, preferably in the technology or telecommunications sector

Ability to see the big picture and align support functions with business strategy.

• 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

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. There will be 105 minutes of pre- interview assessment for this post when shortlisted for f2f interview.

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

Interested applicants can send your resume to

Whatsapp : Haylee

Email :

No Charges will be incurred by Candidates for any service rendered.

Lee Hui Ping (Haylee) Reg No: R

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279

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
How to Apply:
Interested applicants can send your resume to
Whatsapp : Haylee
or
Email :
No Charges will be incurred by Candidates for any service rendered.
The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
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Building and Construction Authority

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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.