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Legal Counsel

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Job Overview

The selected individual will be assisting the General Counsel to oversee all legal and corporate secretarial matters. This role supports two listed groups, namely Stamford Land Corporation Ltd and Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Providing advice to the business and operation units on legal, corporate governance, corporate secretarial and compliance issues.
  • Providing legal support in drafting, reviewing and negotiating of contracts and agreements.
  • Promoting good practice in terms of contract management processes and intellectual property protection.
  • Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring good corporate governance and advise on the establishment of any new company or other business undertaking.
  • Assisting with the implementation, monitoring and auditing of legal and compliance policies and SOPs.
  • Identifying legal risks or concerns and ensure that significant issues are recognised and addressed.
  • Liaising and collaborating effectively with other departments.
  • Reporting on legal and compliance affairs monthly and more frequently as appropriate on specific matters.

Requirements

  • Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent professional qualifications.
  • Admission to the bar in a common law jurisdiction .
  • 3 to 5 years’ post qualification experience.
  • Knowledge of commercial and corporate law.
  • Excellent negotiating and drafting skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships within internal and external parties.