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COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY HEAD, DIGITAL PAYMENTS (10+ PQE)
Job No: 43595
- Leading a team to support a rapidly growing business in Southeast Asia
- Advising on regulatory requirements, compliance issues and risks relating to online payments
- Familiarity with anti-money laundering, data privacy, consumer protection and anti-bribery issues
- Prior experience in a similar or related industry or from a financial institution highly desirable
- Legal qualification/background is a pre-requisite
PARTNER (CONSTRUCTION/ IP), Law Firm (8+ PQE)
Job No: 43699
- The firm is looking to expand and bring on new partners (8+ PQE) as part of their strategic view to diversify and add new dimensions to their legal offerings, in particular, in Construction and Intellectual Property practice areas
- Supportive management, with great autonomy given to lawyers to build their platform and launch new initiatives
- Strong global network and good admin/marketing resources and support
- In-house lawyers looking to move back to practice will also be considered
DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT (12+ PQE)
Job No: 43705
- At least 12+ PQE with project management experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to lead and manage a legal team
- Work closely with CEO to advise on strategic matters
- Gravitas to work with internal and external stakeholders
GENERAL COUNSEL, MANUFACTURING (15+ PQE)
Job No: 43693
- First General Counsel to set up the legal function within a multi billion dollar company
- 15+ PQE UK /Singapore qualified lawyer, ideally 10 years experience as a disputes lawyer in a well regarded practice
- Demonstrated experience in advising senior board management on complex commercial matters and ability to develop strong working relationships with executives across the organization
- Possess varied cross-border / multi-jurisdictional experience
- The client is unable to sponsor an Employment Pass at this time
SENIOR M&A COUNSEL, US MNC (8+ PQE)
Job No: 43692
- SG/ UK/ US qualified M&A lawyer with no less than 8 years experience to join specialist inhouse team to support M&A, divestitures and joint ventures for the APAC region
- Cross border transaction experience and track record in managing multiple transactions effectively
- Ability to lead cross functional teams, engage with and influence senior levels of the organisation
- Some M&A experience in the PRC would be ideal
- This role is ideal for private practice lawyers looking to transition into an exciting, deal focused inhouse role
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, TOP-TIER LAW FIRM (7+ PQE)
Job No: 43689
- Responsible for the overall development and execution of knowledge management (KM) strategy in the firm, across all practice areas
- Pre-requisites – LL.B from a reputable university, and minimum of 7 years’ KM experience at a senior level, ideally in legal and professional services
- You must have strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and influence
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FRANCHISE APAC, PAYMENTS
Job No: 43686
- Lead regional efforts to develop and implement new strategies to retain and grow customer base
- Anticipate business risks, while enabling execution of strategy with creative problem solving
- Define standards, requirements and outcomes and alignment to these to preserve brand integrity (including fraud management)
- Anticipate changes to the business and regulatory landscape and translate these into commercial strategies
- Ability to influence senior management and business partners and represent the company with regulators and industry stakeholders
M&A LAWYER, FLA FIRM (10+ PQE)
Job No: 43671
- Singapore-qualified with at least 8 PQE
- Solid prior private practice experience at a leading firm
- Candidates who have moved inhouse but looking to return to practice will be considered
- Genuinely collegiate firm with collaborative environment and strong pipeline of quality work
LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY MANAGER, WEALTH MANAGEMENT (6-8 PQE)
Job No: 43664
- Seeking a 6-8 PQE lawyer to support the business
- To provide legal and regulatory advice as well as work closely with business teams on wealth management and tax structuring
- Insurance, wealth management and/or private banking experience would be most relevant
SENIOR COUNSEL, PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION (5+ PQE)
Job No: 43660
- US MNC seeks a common law qualified lawyer of no less than 5 PQE with an interest/familiarity with data privacy issues
- Candidates should have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or a similar related field, as he/she will be working with the product development team to understand complex analytical model development and application processes
- Experience with financial services industry and payment processing would be an advantage
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES PARTNER, FLA
Job No: 43621
- FLA firm has a strategic need to hire a construction disputes partner
- Rare opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to develop a practice in a well known, established name
- Collegiate culture, open communication and supportive management
LEGAL COUNSEL, INVESTMENT FIRM (13+ PQE)
Job No: 43378
- High calibre candidate with corporate finance or M&A experience gained at a leading law firm
- Ideally with some prior inhouse experience
- To advise on investments globally
- Opportunity to work with a top tier legal and investment team
- Solid career development and progression potential
- Singapore Citizens only
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LEGAL COUNSEL, LOGISTICS MNC (4-7 PQE)
Job No: 43722
- Minimum 4 years’ general corporate commercial experience in practice and/or in-house
- To advise on a broad range of legal matters in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- SEA coverage; candidates who have handled regional portfolios will be regarded favourably
- Part of a collegiate legal team
- Office is located at Changi Business Park
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE (4+ PQE)
Job No: 43719
- Looking for 4+ PQE Singapore qualified lawyer to join the legal team
- Supporting the local division on all legal matters arising from their business and operations in Singapore
- Open to litigators looking to transition to a corporate role
LEGAL COUNSEL, TECH MNC (5+ PQE)
Job No: 43714
- Law degree with minimum 5 years’ experience gained with a reputable local law firm or in-house with a IT/ telco company
- Well-versed with procurement contracts
- Ability to lead or support contractual negotiations with suppliers
- Excellent written and verbal skills with an eye for detail
FINANCE LAWYER, COMMODITIES (5+ PQE)
Job No: 43713
- Seeking 5-6 PQE banking and finance lawyer to join its financial services group
- To support the division across Asia and provide advice on structuring trade financing transactions and disputes, foreign exchange related issues and commercial lending transactions
- Fluent Mandarin is a pre-requisite as they have a strong business focus in China
GROUP LEGAL ADVISER, DIGITAL MEDIA (6-8 PQE)
Job No: 43704
- Mid-level lawyer (6-8 PQE) to provide support to the company’s rapidly growing regional digital media business
- Strong IP experience (particularly, in IP licensing) is a must-have
- Some Mandarin ability is necessary and spoken Cantonese advantageous, as the role necessitates interactions with Mandarin and Cantonese speaking stakeholders/clients
PARTNER (CONSTRUCTION/ IP), Law Firm (8+PQE)
Job No: 43699
- The firm is looking to expand and bring on new partners (8+PQE) as part of their strategic view to diversify and add new dimensions to their legal offerings, in particular, in Construction and Intellectual Property practice areas
- Supportive management, with great autonomy given to lawyers to build their platform and launch new initiatives
- Strong global network and good admin/marketing resources and support
- In-house lawyers looking to move back to practice will also be considered
DATA PRIVACY COUNSEL, TECHNOLOGY/ FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY (6+ PQE)
Job No: 43688
Job No: 43688
- Technology company seeks a 6+ PQE privacy & data protection counsel
- Maintain and enhance a robust privacy and data protection programme across the APMEA region
- A background in financial services would be an advantage
- High level of engagement with internal stakeholders and creative approach to problem solving
LEGAL EXECUTIVE, IT (3-5 PQE)
Job No: 43604
- Corporate commercial experience; good contract review/ drafting/ negotiation skills
- To work closely with sales/marketing teams
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well under time pressure
SENIOR ANALYST, FOOD MANUFACTURER (2-6 PQE)
Job No: 43667
- Law degree with 2-6 PQE, admission to the bar not essential
- Business support role working closely with C suite level
- Regional travel
- Self starter who will thrive in a fast paced environment
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, AVIATION (5-8 PQE)
Job No: 43673
- 5-8 PQE generalist role which will be part of a strong legal team supporting a wide range of activities
- Open to candidates from a disputes background looking to transition to a corporate role
- Must be called to the Singapore bar
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEDGE FUND (5-7 PQE)
Job No: 43668
- A multi-strategy Asia-focused hedge fund is looking for 5-7 PQE lawyer
- You should be well-versed in ISDA master and equity derivatives documentation with some familiarity in prime brokerage, stock loan and repo agreements
- This role would suit someone who is commercially-minded and has an interest in investment side of the business
LEGAL COUNSEL, FINTECH/ CYPTOCURRENCY (3-5 PQE)
Job No: 43656/57
- To partner business teams to expand and scale in new markets globally
- Superb opportunity to keep pace with how cutting edge technology products interact with new laws and regulations in various jurisdictions
- Background in general contract law, intellectual property, data privacy ideal
- At least 3-5 years’ work experience at top-tier law firms in the U.S., Singapore or Hong Kong and/or with a technology-focused company
- Interest in blockchain and cyptocurrency would be highly advantageous
SENIOR COUNSEL, PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION (5+ PQE)
Job No: 43660
- US MNC seeks a common law qualified lawyer of no less than 5 PQE with an interest/familiarity with data privacy issues
- Candidates should have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or a similar related field, as he/she will be working with the product development team to understand complex analytical model development and application processes
- Experience with financial services industry and payment processing would be an advantage
COMMERCIAL LEGAL MANAGER, LNG/ENERGY (5+ PQE)
Job No: 43629
- Singapore/ UK/ US qualification required
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in LNG (preferred), oil & gas or commodities
- Experience in SPA, derivatives transactions and LNG vessel time charter parties is an advantage
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES PARTNER, FLA
Job No: 43621
- FLA firm has a strategic need to hire a construction disputes partner
- Rare opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to develop a practice in a well known, established name
- Collegiate culture, open communication and supportive management
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LEGAL COUNSEL, LOGISTICS MNC (4-7 PQE)
Job No: 43722
- Minimum 4 years’ general corporate commercial experience in practice and/or in-house
- To advise on a broad range of legal matters in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- SEA coverage; candidates who have handled regional portfolios will be regarded favourably
- Part of a collegiate legal team
- Office is located at Changi Business Park
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE (4+ PQE)
Job No: 43719
- Looking for 4+ PQE Singapore qualified lawyer to join the legal team
- Supporting the local division on all legal matters arising from their business and operations in Singapore
- Open to litigators looking to transition to a corporate role
KOREAN SPEAKING LAWYER, US IT MNC (3-5 PQE)
Job No: 43712
- This is a junior hire (3-5 PQE) for a strong legal team to support vendor/customer negotiations across APAC (and also US and Europe), with large MNCs, financial institutions, technology and telecommunications companies
- Candidates from non-tech background will be considered
- Strong commercial acumen, proactive approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills highly valued
- Ability to converse in Korean is a strict pre-requisite. Familiarity with Korean law would be an advantage
LEGAL COUNSEL, ASSET MANAGEMENT (3+ PQE)
Job No: 43708
- Minimum 3 years in practice and/or related in-house role (preferably, in financial services)
- Experience in asset management and/or knowledge of ISDA and derivatives highly advantageous
- To review and negotiate documentation such as investment management, investment advisory, funds distribution and derivatives agreements, as well as structure documentation for new products
- Part of small legal team
TRADEMARK ASSOCIATE, IP LAW FIRM (2+ PQE)
Job No: 43701
- Trademark lawyer
- Malaysian qualified
- To manage trademark portfolios (filing, prosecuting trademark applications, and assisting with contentious matters)
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a law firm managing a trademarks portfolio will be preferred
- Competitive remuneration on offer
LEGAL COUNSEL, INVESTMENT FIRM (1-2 PQE)
Job No: 43703
- LL.B from a reputable university a must-have
- At least 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or in-house will be preferred
- To assist in legal and corporate secretarial work
- Part of a small team reporting to the General Counsel
SENIOR ANALYST, FOOD MANUFACTURER (2-6 PQE)
Job No: 43667
- Law degree with 2-6 PQE, admission to the bar not essential
- Business support role working closely with C suite level
- Regional travel
- Self starter who will thrive in a fast paced environment
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LEGAL COUNSEL, TECHNOLOGY (5+ PQE), Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Job No: 43720
- To review and negotiate contracts with international counterparties including tenders, technical assistance, confidentiality and procurement
- Minimum 5 years corporate experience from a reputable mid/large law firm or well regarded in house department
- Financing and/or tech experience desirable but not a pre-requisite
- Willingness to learn about a specialized, high tech industry
JUNIOR KOREAN LAWYER, EUROPEAN MNC (3-4 PQE), Seoul, Korea
Job No: 43718
- Leading retail company seeks a Korean qualified lawyer with 3-4 experience to support its domestic operations
- Newly created role, to support the launch and expansion of business presence in the market
- Commercial experience, ideally gained at a well known law firm necessary
- Fluency in English a must
LEGAL COUNSEL INDOCHINA, HEALTHCARE (6-7 PQE), Bangkok, Thailand
Job No: 43710
- At least 6-7+ years of general corporate and commercial contracts/ matters experience gained in large law firm and/ or in an MNC
- Provide legal advice and support to the company’s day-to-day activities in Indochina
- Must have law degree from a reputable university and admitted to recognised bar (preferably Lawyer Licence in Thailand)
- Strong commercial acumen, proactive approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills highly valued
- Fluency in Thai language preferred
- Travel required in the region
DIRECTOR, LEGAL, FORTUNE 500 MANUFACTURING COMPANY (12+ PQE)
Hong Kong
Job No: 43694
- No less than 12 years PQE, with law firm and MNC experience
- Leading a small team to provide legal support for ASEAN and PRC
- Advising senior stakeholders in the company on strategic matters
- Some conversational Mandarin skills preferable as the role entails dealing with stakeholders in China
- Travel in the region
- Common law qualified candidates who are not currently based in HK will be considered
VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL, MANUFACTURING (12+ PQE), HCMC, Vietnam
Job No: 43670
- Opportunity to join a dynamic team with a solid track record
- Minimum 10+ years of experience gained working with a top tier law firm or MNC
- Standalone role to support business operations in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
- Work closely with regional counterparts to ensure that legal strategies, policies and processes are implemented in a consistent manner
- Solid experience in reviewing and conducting negotiations with external parties and provide counsel on compliance and licensing matters
- International work exposure a distinct advantage
- Fluency in Vietnamese language preferred
VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL, MNC (12+ PQE), Thailand & Myanmar
Job No: 43647
- Sole counsel with no less than 10 years of experience
- Provide legal support to business operations in Thailand & Myanmar
- Ensure implementation of legal strategies, policies and processes in a manner consistent with other regional offices
- Hands on experience in conducting negotiations with external parties
- Familiarity in working with governmental authorities on licensing matters
- Top tier law firm or MNC experience and prior international exposure would be highly desirable
- Most suited for someone of high energy level and ability to thrive in a busy, commercially oriented and hands-on environment
- Fluency in Thai language preferred
MALAYSIAN QUALIFIED ASSOCIATE, CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONS (5+ PQE), Beijing, PRC
Job No: 43665
- M&A and financing experience gained at a leading corporate law firm
- Working on outbound M&A, fund formation and financing
- Ability to independently lead projects and handle drafting of transaction documents
- Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential as the role necessitates liaising with Chinese speaking clients and counterparts
ASSOCIATE, FINANCE (RESTRUCTURING AND INSOLVENCY) (2-3 PQE), Hong Kong
Job No: 43635
- Global law firm seeks a lawyer of 2-3 PQE to join the firm’s Hong Kong office
- Restructuring experience would be an advantage
- Mandarin language skills is preferred but not essential
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE (10+ PQE), Shanghai, PRC
Job No: 43643
- Sole counsel position; responsible for all legal matters across PRC
- Broad based corporate experience required
- Good technical skills gained with a reputable law firm and/or prior in-house experience would be ideal
PARALEGAL, CAPITAL MARKETS (2-YEAR CONTRACT), Hong Kong
Job No: 43553
- Open to Law or English graduates from top universities in China (Beijing University, Fudan University, Tsinghua University) looking to work in Hong Kong on a 2-year contract
- Native Mandarin language skills are a must
- Amongst others, responsibilities will include assisting in the proof reading and drafting of transaction documents, documentation review, research, organising and collating documents as well as client liaison
DCM ASSOCIATE, MAGIC CIRCLE FIRM (NQ-4 PQE), Hong Kong
Job No: 43364
- Excellent opportunity to join a top-tier international firm with their DCM team
- Must have completed a seat in Capital Markets (preferably, DCM) during training contract and be qualified/qualifying in a common law jurisdiction
- Native/fluent Mandarin language skills (including reading and writing) essential
- You must be driven, highly motivated and able to handle demanding timelines
ASSOCIATE, BANKING & FINANCE (1-7 PQE), Hong Kong
Job No: 40838
- Experience in restructuring and/or general banking and dealing with mainstream syndicated lending, including leveraged finance
- Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin preferred but not essential
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CONTRACTS MANAGER, HOSPITALITY (3-5 PQE)
Job No: 43636
- At least 3 years’ of experience in paralegal corporate work in law firms or large MNCs
- To handle contracts and documentation for retail leasing
- Degree or Diploma in Law would be preferred
PARALEGAL, CAPITAL MARKETS (2-YEAR CONTRACT), Hong Kong
Job No: 43553
- Open to Law or English graduates from top universities in China (Beijing University, Fudan University, Tsinghua University) looking to work in Hong Kong on a 2-year contract
- Native Mandarin language skills are a must
- Amongst others, responsibilities will include assisting in the proof reading and drafting of transaction documents, documentation review, research, organising and collating documents as well as client liaison
PARALEGALS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (3-10 PQE)
Job No: 43626
- To support lawyers in the corporate banking team
- LL.B required
- At least 2-4 years’ experience handling contracts and legal documentation strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills
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CONSTRUCTION LAWYER, HOSPITALITY (3-YEAR CONTRACT) (5-7 PQE)
Job No: 43716
- Construction experience is a must-have
- At least 5 years’ experience working with a major law firm or in-house with an MNC
- To handle a large scale construction project
- 3 years contract term, with the possibility of being converted to a permanent role
KOREAN QUALIFIED COUNSEL, WELL-KNOWN RETAIL BRAND (1 YEAR (RENEWABLE) Contract) (5-7 PQE)
Job No: 43709
- Part of a fun-loving legal team supporting their consumer business with an online platform
- Suited for someone of high energy level and ability to thrive in a busy, commercially oriented and hands-on environment
- Significant experience drafting/negotiating a range of commercial contracts required
- Experience with a luxury retail or retail environment would be a plus
- Renewable one year contract
LNG/ PROJECTS LAWYER, ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE (1 YEAR (RENEWABLE) Contract) (6-10 PQE), Singapore
Job No: 43697
- UK/ Australia/ SG qualified lawyer with 6 -10 years PQE
- Regional coverage
- Relevant experience in LNG sale and purchase and ideally LNG projects experience
- Potential of role being made permanent
OFFICER/ SENIOR OFFICER, LEGAL INNOVATION (2-YEAR CONTRACT) (PQE-open), Singapore
Job No: 43683
- An opportunity for law graduates/ lawyers who are looking to develop their career in other areas
- This role will allow you to expand your skillset outside of legal work and combine your legal background with business/ marketing/ technology
- The key focus of this role is to promote the use of innovative legal technology in Singapore
- You must have excellent presentation and communication skills
- An interest in technology would be highly advantageous
- Contract role – 2 years
PARALEGAL, CAPITAL MARKETS (2-YEAR CONTRACT), Hong Kong
Job No: 43553
- Open to Law or English graduates from top universities in China (Beijing University, Fudan University, Tsinghua University) looking to work in Hong Kong on a 2-year contract
- Native Mandarin language skills are a must
- Amongst others, responsibilities will include assisting in the proof reading and drafting of transaction documents, documentation review, research, organising and collating documents as well as client liaison
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