Deskripsi Pekerjaan
We are looking for a highly skilled and commercially astute Legal Counsel to join the legal department at Kuok Group, a leading conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of businesses. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and conducting thorough assessments of legal risks associated with a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business leadership, ensuring that all commercial activities comply with applicable laws and internal policies. Your work will involve drafting and reviewing complex agreements, managing litigation matters, and proactively identifying potential legal pitfalls. We value candidates who are not only legally proficient but also possess strong business acumen to drive strategic initiatives forward while mitigating exposure to legal liabilities. If you are a dedicated professional seeking a challenging and rewarding environment in the heart of Singapore, we encourage you to apply.
Tanggung Jawab
- Provide expert legal advice and counsel to senior management and the board of directors on a wide range of corporate and commercial issues.
- Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of contentious and non-contentious legal matters, including litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements to mitigate legal risks and protect the company's interests.
- Ensure strict compliance with local, regional, and international laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
- Conduct in-depth legal research to support business decisions and provide actionable legal opinions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
- Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to enhance the company's risk management framework.
Kualifikasi
- LLB Degree and valid Singapore Bar Certificate (Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore).
- Minimum of 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in a similar in-house legal counsel role or top-tier law firm.
- Strong command of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance frameworks specific to Singapore.
- Demonstrated experience in handling complex commercial transactions and dispute resolution.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.