LEGAL COUNSEL (CONSULTANT)

Organisation:

Singapore Academy of Law

Job Description:

  • Improve SAL’s standard form agreements and legal processes by streamlining the contract formation and contract management process.
  • Explore technology solutions in the form of contract management software to bring efficiency and consistency to the SAL contract creation and management process.
  • Develop a set of standard SAL template agreements and model clauses to be used by SAL business units and SAL subsidiaries.
  • Establish a panel of legal advisors that SAL can approach on an adhoc basis.
  • Review, draft and advise SAL business units and subsidiaries on contract negotiations and commercial agreements.
  • Assist the SAL Data Protection Office on data protection matters.
  • Work closely with SAL business units to identify, manage and monetize group Intellectual Property assets.
  • Handle corporate secretarial requirements and regulatory filings for the SAL group.  

Requirements:

  • Ideal candidate would have at least 5 years PQE in a law firm or in-house handling Corp M&A matters
  • Be open to working with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds
  • Be able to operate independently and effectively in different and fast-changing policy and operational environments
  • Possesses strong analytical skills and be able to write and present persuasively
  • A resilient team player with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to serve the public
  • 1-year initial consultancy contract which is extendable based on satisfactory performance 

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit your resume, stating your current / expected salary and date of availability to [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.