269 Legal Director jobs in Singapore

Overview
A global law firm is seeking a senior construction lawyer to join its highly regarded Projects & Construction team in Singapore. This is a senior-level opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale disputes across the regional and international construction sector, with particular emphasis on litigation and arbitration.
Experience and qualifications
Applicants should be Singapore or Commonwealth qualified lawyers (England & Wales / Australia / New Zealand) with at least 6 years’ PQE and significant experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Strong exposure to arbitration is expected, together with the ability to manage complex disputes, lead matters, and support junior colleagues. Candidates should also demonstrate excellent client-handling skills, business development acumen, and the capacity to operate effectively within a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
Acting on major construction disputes, litigation and international arbitrations.
Advising on both contentious and non-contentious aspects of large-scale projects.
Leading teams, mentoring junior lawyers and collaborating with senior colleagues.
Building client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
Delivering clear, strategic advice in high-pressure contexts.
This opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative and close-knit team led by a partner consistently recognised as a market leader in construction disputes. The firm provides first-class resources, an established global platform, and a supportive environment in which to develop leadership and business development skills.
About Singapore market
Singapore is a leading international financial centre and one of the most dynamic legal markets in Asia. With its strategic location, breadth of industry sectors and reputation for excellence, it offers lawyers the chance to develop their careers at the forefront of cross-border work while enjoying the advantages of living in a vibrant, world-class city.
Application process
For a confidential discussion about this position, please forward your CV and supporting details to or apply via this website. Only applicants who meet the stated criteria and match the requirements of our client will be contacted.
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Senior Legal Counsel / Assistant Director, Legal
Posting Start Date: 30/09/2025
Schemes of Service: Corporate
Division: Legal
Employment Type: Fixed Term
We are looking for a legal professional to join our Legal Division as Senior Legal Counsel or Assistant Director, Legal.
This role supports the Director of Legal in providing strategic legal guidance on all legal issues for the University, including but not limited to shaping legal strategies, providing in-house advice, monitoring statutory and legal compliance and reporting, drafting and vetting of legal contracts, oversight over company secretarial functions, as well as work with peers and management on risk matters across the organisation.
The position offered will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Provide timely and practical risk-based legal advice within the organisation’s constraints on a wide range of issues to the business units, including contractual review, personal data protection, legal training, litigation management, risk management and procurement matters.
Advise on and manage projects assigned to the Legal Division.
Responsible for assigned legal portfolios, including mentoring and supervising junior colleagues in their legal assignments and delivery of projects.
Perform company secretarial duties for the SIT group, including advising the Board and preparing board meeting materials and minutes
Job Requirements
An advocate and solicitor under the Legal Profession Act 1966.
At least 6 years and up to 12 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with a strong blend of private practice (corporate commercial and litigation experience is an advantage) and in-house legal experience.
Experience in company secretarial work, preferably in an institutional organisation or public listed company.
Experience in commercial or corporate legal matters with an element of sectoral diversity will be an advantage.
Broad-based legal expertise in various areas such as contract law, tort law, employment law, company law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, the law of arbitration, the law of confidence, IP law, IT law, PDPA, OSA, investment law, ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, crisis management and procurement matters.
Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
High professional integrity, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence to succeed in a dynamic environment and adapt into the work culture of a university environment.
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Director, Legal Counsel
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We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. This senior role requires an individual with extensive expertise in high net worth (HNW) individual businesses, wealth structures and asset management. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience and demonstrate a strong ability to navigate the complexities of wealth management legalities, including Family Office, trust and personal investment company structures.
This senior role requires a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide sound legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
This role will function as the primary subject matter expert on legal matters for certain HNW products and HNW line of business, and as secondary support to fellow team members on several other legal matters, including investments. This role requires active and effective management of stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
Responsibilities
Provide expert legal advice and support on matters related to the HNW line of business, including assessing wealth structures, estate planning methodologies and asset management. Such advice supports customer onboarding and assessment of fit for product.
Draft, review and negotiate complex legal documents and agreements pertinent to the HNW line of business.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Advise on potential impacts from changes to legislation and regulatory environment to the HNW line of business.
Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes to support business objectives related to the HNW sector.
Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with new product development and investment activities.
Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to ensure best practices and compliance across the organization.
Provide training and mentorship to junior legal team members.
Lead and manage legal projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery of legal services.
Represent the Legal team at steering committees on Products.
Support timely onboarding and management of fund houses and custodians to facilitate the ILP suite of products and other HNW insurance solutions.
Continuous support to ensure/improve better drafting practices in the product documentation space.
Work closely with the compliance team on regulatory developments to offer a holistic and consolidated L&C position.
Stay abreast of changes to the legal and regulatory landscape through industry interactions, external seminars, MAS and LIA updates and law firm publications.
Actively deliberating and advising on legal and regulatory updates that impact the business.
Function as a key contact representing the Singapore legal team for regional and/or global legal initiatives.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience, with a strong focus on HNW business and wealth management with a private bank, wealth management firm, or life insurance company.
In-depth knowledge of wealth structures, asset management and related legal frameworks.
Familiarity with international wealth management practices.
Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements.
Law degree from a reputable law school.
Singapore qualified lawyer.
Working knowledge of MAS regulations and guidelines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
Exceptionally organizational and leadership abilities.
Good working attitude, team player and able to work well under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal skills with fluency in written and spoken English.
A self-starter who is independent and able to take the initiative.
High sense of responsibility, diligence, integrity and professional ethics.
Strong analytical and evaluative skills.
Good drafting skills.
Attentive to details.
Working arrangement
Hybrid
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Insurance
About Manulife And John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit
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Company Description
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role is within the MUFG legal team, providing legal advice to support the legal and regulatory needs of our growing global business at MUFG Investor Services.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advisory, regulatory, and documentation support to our core businesses, including fund administration, registrar and transfer agent, investor AML services, banking, custody, trustee, regulatory reporting, registered office, and corporate secretary services.
Offer legal advice and support in relation to the core business, including managing timelines, reviewing and drafting legal documents, negotiating agreements, liaising with internal stakeholders, and seeking sign-offs.
Draft and review various legal documents such as service agreements, intragroup and outsourcing agreements, vendor agreements, and other contractual documents.
Respond to legal queries from operational departments, internal control/support groups, client teams, and senior management.
Advise the business on legal and regulatory matters across key jurisdictions.
Manage or coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
Support and manage projects and new business initiatives.
Maintain and develop legal precedents in response to market and regulatory developments.
Represent legal in internal committees and provide legal insights.
Qualifications
Qualified lawyer with 7-10 years of post-qualification experience, holding a valid practicing certificate in England and Wales or New York.
Experience in an in-house legal role, ideally within a bank, fund manager, or fund service provider.
Additional Information
MUFG Investor Services promotes a Hybrid Working approach, offering flexibility to work remotely while maintaining team connectivity and culture. We offer a competitive compensation package, including medical insurance, pension scheme, professional subscription reimbursements, paid holidays, and gym membership support.
We appreciate all applications; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are committed to providing accommodations to ensure fair access throughout the recruitment process. All such information will be kept confidential.
MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.
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MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at
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Job Description
Reporting to Head of Legal, this role is within the MUFG legal team which requires the provision of legal advice supporting the legal and regulatory needs of our growing global business at MUFG Investor Services.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advisory, regulatory and documentation support to our core businesses of fund administration, registrar and transfer agent, investor AML services, banking, custody, trustee, regulatory reporting, registered office and corporate secretary businesses (“ Core Business ”).
Provide legal advice and documentation support in relation to the Core Business which may include managing timelines and expectations, reviewing and drafting legal documents, negotiating agreements, liaising with internal stakeholders on issues to ensure risks are understood, seeking sign-off from relevant parties, dealing with execution and/or providing a final legal opinion as appropriate.
Documentation may include (i) service agreements for MUFG, including but not limited to administration agreements, middle office and BPO agreements, FATCA agreements, regulatory reporting agreements, declarations of trust, bank account mandates and terms and conditions, NDAs; (ii) intragroup and outsourcing agreements; and (iii) vendor agreements.
Respond to legal queries from operational departments, internal control/support groups, client integration/client services teams, senior management and entity boards.
Advise the business on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters across all key jurisdictions.
Manage/coordinate with external legal counsel, where required, to advise senior management and to generally support all business functions.
Support, and if necessary, manage projects and new business initiatives.
Coordinate the ongoing maintenance and creation of precedents in response to legal, regulatory, operational and market developments.
Provide advice to, and/or represent legal on, internal committees.
Qualifications
Qualified lawyer with 7-10 years’ post qualification experience and a valid practicing certificate in England and Wales or New York.
Experience in an in-house legal role ideally with a bank, fund manager or fund service provider.
Additional Information
At MUFG Investor Services, we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans, we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.
MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation package. In addition to base salary, there is a group medical insurance scheme, group pension scheme, reimbursement of professional subscriptions, paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
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The Role
Our client, a leading Global Financial Institution, is seeking a highly motivated legally trained professional to join the financial products transaction team. This is a newly created role with best in class onboarding and training. You will be part of a team, supporting the group on managing legal transaction management to specialised Asia focused debt structured products, including structuring of transactions (derivatives), negotiation of transaction documents and managing transactions to completion.
Requirements
Degree in Law with at least 8-10 years working in a law firm focused on derivatives banking instruments or debt securitization, DCM.
Strong execution experience – assisting with negotiating deal specific legal documentation (structured note documentation, loan agreements, term sheets, NDAs and mandate letters).
Good knowledge and understanding of Banking Act, SFA, Financial regulatory requirements.
Strong verbal, written communication skills and analytical skills.
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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.

Overview
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.
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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