Senior Legal Counsel- Regional experience

Job Description & Requirements

This role will serve as the cornerstone of the company’s legal function in Singapore, providing comprehensive legal, contractual, and compliance support across business operations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on, and business-oriented Senior/ Legal Counsel with at least 10 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE). This role will serve as the cornerstone of the company’s legal function in Singapore, providing comprehensive legal, contractual, and compliance support across business operations.

1. Business Partnering & Commercial Legal Support

• Partner closely with Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Operations teams to provide proactive legal guidance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support Finance Business Partner teams in managing bad debt risk, including reviewing customer credit terms and supporting debt recovery efforts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• Supplier and procurement agreements
• Customer contracts and terms & conditions
• Logistics and distribution agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Service and vendor agreements
• Develop, standardize, and maintain legal templates, contract playbooks, and internal guidelines to improve efficiency and risk control.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes, including execution, archiving, and corporate seal administration.
• Draft and issue legal demand letters and support pre-litigation dispute management.
• Provide timely, practical, and commercially sound legal advice on day-to-day business operations.

1. Compliance, Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable legal and compliance framework aligned with business growth and operational needs.
• Establish and enforce internal legal and governance policies, particularly relating to contract management and approval processes.
• Develop and conduct compliance training programs for commercial, procurement, operations, and other functional teams.
• Support HR in ensuring compliance with Singapore employment laws and MOM regulations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Singapore and the broader Southeast Asia region and advise management accordingly.

1. Dispute Resolution & External Counsel Management

• Manage pre-litigation disputes, claims, and legal proceedings involving the company.
• Coordinate and manage external law firms, including selection, engagement, and performance management.
• Provide strategic oversight on litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Manage legal budgets and ensure cost-effective use of external legal resources.

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized university.
• Qualified to practice law in Singapore (Singapore Bar admission required). Admission in Malaysia is a plus.
• Years of relevant PQE, with a combination of private practice and in-house experience preferred.
• Prior in-house legal experience in supply chain, FMCG, logistics, retail, or fast-growing companies is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting China-headquartered companies or working in China-linked business environments is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore contract law, corporate law, and compliance regulations. Familiarity with Malaysia legal framework is a plus.
• Proven ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across various business functions.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving business environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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