641 Legal Counsel jobs in Singapore

Building and Construction Authority

Fixed Terms

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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.

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.

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.

Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR) is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers. The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. The Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan.

We are seeking an in-house Senior legal counsel to join our legal team in Singapore, with a primary focus on dispute resolution.

What you will be responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including NDAs, supplier agreements, and service contracts
• Conducting legal research on various topics relevant to the company's operations, including commercial contracts, intellectual property rights, employment law, data privacy, and regulatory compliance
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date legal documentation, records, and databases
• Assisting in the preparation of legal documents, such as corporate resolutions, board minutes, and regulatory filings
• Monitoring changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards to identify potential legal risks and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable requirements
• Supporting the continuous improvement of the legal team’s processes, including development of and updates to standard form agreements and templates
• Coordinating with external legal advisors and service providers as necessary

How you will stand out:

• 1-3 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within a corporate legal department or law firm
  
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills
• Proficiency in legal drafting and documentation
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Bachelor in Law from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction is a strong advantage

What you will experience working with us:

• A culture that values authenticity and diversity of thoughts and backgrounds;
• An inclusive and respectable environment with open workspaces and exciting start-up spirit;
• Fast-growing company with the chance to network with industrial pioneers and enthusiasts;
• Ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset industry;
• Involvement in new projects, developing processes/systems;
• Personal accountability, autonomy, fast growth, and learning opportunities;
• Attractive welfare benefits and developmental opportunities such as training and mentoring.

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Date: 14 Feb 2025

Business Unit: CCG Group, Chinachem Agencies Ltd, HK, Chinachem

• Provide sound and pragmatic legal advice to enable business units to make an informed business decision.
• Provide legal support on merger, acquisitions, divestment, financing, restructuring and general commercial matters.
• Understand the type of business (including priorities, focus, objectives and aims) of the Group to identify and assess legal risk.
• Provide general compliance support in relation to corporate transactions and commercial activities.
• Work with stakeholders in all levels within the Group, report progress and status to the Director of Legal and relevant business unit as appropriate.
• Instruct and monitor the services provided by external law firms including service quality and turnaround time.
• Assist in preparing the legal budget and forecasts. Manage the legal budget and external legal spend on a regular basis.
• Assist Group Legal generally across all areas on an as-needed basis and to assist with team projects and initiatives.
• Deliver training and briefings on legal topics to the Group Management and to keep appropriate stakeholders updated on legal issues and its developments that may impact the Group.

• Hong Kong or commonwealth qualified lawyer
• Minimum of 7 years PQE preferably as a commercial or commercial law focused in-house lawyer.
• Solid experience in merger and acquisition, divestment and financing transactions.
• Fluent in spoken and written English. Good command of both spoken and written Chinese and Mandarin is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels and work in a multi-cultural work environment
• High attention to detail, and able to see and understand the bigger picture.
• Extremely well organized and good at planning and managing his/her time as well as others.
• Mature and has a high sense of responsibility and accountability for work.
• Able to work proactively and independently with minimum supervision.
• Efficient and able to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under time pressure.
• Highly developed influencing and conflict resolution skills.

Seeking a mid-level commercial lawyer for a broad in-house role. Required to be based in Singapore.

The Legal Counsel will be required to:

• Provide legal support to the business teams on a range of operational matters, including reviewing tenders/general contracts, and corporate governance/secretarial work.
• Act as legal and commercial deal facilitator who effectively balances legal and business risks whilst ensuring the firm’s interests are represented and protected.
• Provide advice and guidance to the deal team whilst instructing and managing outside counsel efficiently, deferring to their expertise whilst taking the lead on group decisions and matters
• Identify issues and provide proactive solutions on deal-related legal matters including structuring and commercial considerations and potential gaps.
• Negotiate and interact with the company’s key customers, business partners, investors and internal stakeholders
• Provide ad hoc legal support as and when needed

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors or equivalent legal qualification from highly regarded university.
• 4– 6 years of post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and /or in-house with strong M&A / Corporate/ Investment Funds experience. Experience in PE, or PE backed companies, real estate or fund management would be preferred but not a must.
• A self-starter who is able to learn on the go and pick up various aspects of complex legal / commercial issues. Experienced in negotiating, executing and managing deals independently with a focus on execution timing and completion.
• Sound judgment, commercial and risk awareness across multiple practice areas. Able to recognize the business consequences of legal advice and make appropriate judgments and decisions or escalate as needed.
• Must be capable of working both autonomously and as part of a cross-jurisdictional team depending on deal size and structure as this role requires the ability to manage numerous, complex financial transactions which include private equity / M&A deals, fund formation, financing and capital fundraising.
• Strong interpersonal/people skills (including the ability to influence and build relationships without direct authority) and the ability interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Coachable and growth-oriented mindset.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our client Group Legal team. This role will be responsible for providing strategic legal support across the organization, with a focus on commercial transactions, contract management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Group’s legal contracts management and administration.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including both standard and bespoke manufacturing-related contracts.
• Support corporate transactional matters such as mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestments.
• Provide legal advice on day-to-day operational matters and support internal stakeholders including business development, finance, human resources, and supply chain teams.
• Drive the implementation and enforcement of legal and regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Develop and deliver legal training sessions to internal teams to strengthen legal awareness and compliance culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, with legal qualification in Singapore or other Commonwealth jurisdictions.
• 4–6 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained from a reputable law firm or in-house legal role within a multinational corporation.
• Prior exposure to the contract manufacturing sector will be an advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to communicate legal concepts effectively to non-legal stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and dependable, able to manage multiple priorities under time pressure while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and proactiveness.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Manufacturing

About Klook

We are Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, and we believe that we can help bring the world closer together through experiences .

Founded in 2014 by 3 avid travelers, Ethan Lin, Eric Gnock Fah and Bernie Xiong, Klook inspires and enables more moments of joy for travelers with over half a million curated quality experiences ranging from the biggest attractions to paragliding adventures, iconic museums to rich cultural tours, and other convenient local travel services across 2,700 destinations around the world.

Do you share our belief in the wonders of travel? Our international community of over 1,800 employees, based in 30+ locations, certainly do! Global citizens ourselves, Klookers are not only curating memorable experiences for others but also co-creating our world of joy within Klook.

We work hard and play hard, upkeeping our high-performing culture as we are guided daily by our 6 core values:

• Customer First

• Push Boundaries

• Critical Thinking

• Build for Scale

• Less is More

• Win as One

We never settle, and together, we believe in achieving greater heights and realizing endless possibilities ahead of us in the dynamic new era of travel. Care to be a part of this revolution? Join us!

What you’ll do:

• Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this position supports key business and customer initiatives of the company.

• Provide legal support on key functional and operational areas such as contracting, intellectual property, payments, licensing and other regulatory matters.

• Collaborate with product, marketing and business teams to ensure compliance in product development and business initiatives.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders to provide expert legal advice and guidance on customer trust issues, including consumer protection, marketing and advertising laws and terms of service.

• Collaborate with customer experience team to manage and respond to customer complaints, inquiries, and regulatory investigations related to consumer protection and privacy.

• Support litigation and dispute resolution efforts as needed.

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in reputable law firms and/or MNCs; experience working with startup companies or in an entrepreneurial environment a plus. More experienced candidates will be considered for the position of Managing Counsel.

• Experience in tech, e-commerce and/or customer trust related matters.

• Experience with the US and/or Europe a plus.

• Flexible and hard-working, with a can-do attitude, practical and solution driven.

• Analytical and commercially minded, fast learner and tech savvy.

• Good communication skills and ability to manage business partners and stakeholders.

• Ability to manage projects independently and work under pressure.

• Fluent in English; Chinese language skills a plus

Klook is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented and passionate people of all backgrounds. We believe that a joyful workplace is an inclusive workplace, one where employees from all walks of life have an equal opportunity to thrive. We’re dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive culture where everyone belongs.

Klook does not accept unsolicited resumes from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter (“Agency”). Klook will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.

An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Klook’s Talent Acquisition Team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening for which the Agency has been requested to submit resumes for. Klook will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place or does not comply with the foregoing.

You will be responsible for the following:

Conduct legal research

Drafting legal contracts and negotiating the terms of the contract

Ensure regulatory compliance

Documenting SOPs and identification of gaps between SOPS

Ensuring best company practises and good corporate governance

Data Protection Officer

Incorporating companies in new markets and ensuring compliance with the local regulatory requirements thereafter

Merger and acquisition + performing due diligence

Liaising with regulatory authorities on new regulatory requirements

Various ad hoc tasks

Degree in Law or equivalent

Proven experience as a legal counsel in a business/SME environment

Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures

Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation

Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies

High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information

Excellent communication and analytical skills

If you are interested in this position, kindly send your resume to , with the subject header as 'Application for (job title)'.

We regret to inform you that only qualified candidates will be notified.