Job Description

Be a Part of Something BIG!



This role will dually report to the Group General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and work closely with business units and internal stakeholders to advance and protect Singtel\'s business. In general, the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) acts as a strategic legal partner to the business units solving problems creatively and resolving their legal needs. He/she should demonstrate strong willingness to engage in, and take the lead for, building creative strategies and solutions to legal and commercial issues and to support organisational management and growth. He/she will support the implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices by gaining a thorough understanding and compliance with internal practices.

M&A

To provide legal advice, direction and support for M&A and other strategic transaction to the various business units within the Singtel group of companies in Singapore and including across the Asia Pacific region.

Shared Services

Provide strategic and operational direction and to lead shared services and legal excellence function to optimize resources, improve efficiency, productivity, and compliance.

Make an Impact by

• Providing legal support in relation to M&A activities of the Singtel group (including overseas subsidiaries), encompassing reviewing, drafting and negotiating M&A documentation, such as sale and purchase/investment agreements, joint venture agreements and shareholder agreements.
• Providing legal support for Regional Associates and other Singtel investments
• Providing legal support for Treasury matters including bilateral/syndicated loans and bonds/notes/MTN documentation and other financing related matters.
• Working collaboratively with other stakeholders within Singtel to ensure internal policy and corporate governance is adhered to ensure Singtel Group\'s interests are protected and furthered in various transactions
• Project managing and independently running and driving transactions
• Implementing best practices, policies and procedures for the shared services function and to train the contracts managers to be competent and able to support the businesses effectively.
• Monitoring and analysing key performance indicators of the shared services team, identify areas for improvement and implement action plans
• Providing leadership and mentorship to the contracts managers ensuring career growth and development
• Ensuring cost savings for Singtel upon operationalising the shared services function.

Skills for Success

To excel in this role, you should have:

Education and Qualifications:

• Law Degree from recognized university and preferably be admitted to the Singapore bar.

Work Experience:

• An Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore with at least 10 years\' post-qualifying experience in a law firm or inhouse, with M&A expertise.

Technical / Professional Skills:

• M&A expertise
• Familiarity with SGX Listing Manual

Non-Technical / Soft Skills:

• Good communication skills
• A team player, and willing to explore and learn new skillsets

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Hybrid work arrangements
• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities

We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for our employees & customers and will require all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated.

Hiring Manager: Prema S, Group General Counsel

Talent Acquisition Manager: Charis Chua -

Additional Information

Career Level

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Qualification

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Company Overview

The Singtel Group is Asia\'s leading communications group. We provide a diverse range of services including fixed, mobile, data, internet, TV and infocomms technology (ICT) as well as digital solutions.

Our main operations are in Singapore and Australia. Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has more than 130 years of operating experience and has played a pivotal role in the country\'s development as a major communications hub. Today, we continue to lead and shape the local consumer and enterprise market. Our Australian arm, Optus is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.

We are a major communications player in Asia and Africa through our strategic investments in five regional mobile operators, namely Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines), Advanced Info Service (Thailand) and PBTL (Bangladesh). The Group also has investments in Bharti Airtel (India), which has significant presence in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Africa.

We are a long term strategic investor and work closely with our associates to grow the business by leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience. The Group serves over 500 million mobile customers around the world. Singtel is the largest listed company on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation. We are also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange following our acquisition of Optus in August 2001. To serve the needs of multinational corporations, Singtel has a vast network of offices in countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, in Europe and the USA, while Optus has a network of offices around Australia. The Group employs more than 22,000 staff worldwide.

Additional Company Information

Registration No.

199201624D

Company Size

More than 5000 Employees

Average Processing Time

21 days

Industry

Telecommunication

Benefits & Others

Medical, Sports (e.g. Gym), Business (e.g. Shirts), Family-friendly policies, SingTel Recreation Club, Work-life coaching

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