Job Description

As Assistant Manager (Legal & Corporate Secretarial) and reporting to the Head of Corporate Secretarial, you will join a team of 8 members in the Corporate Secretarial team in day-to-day legal and corporate secretarial matters, including manging portfolio of global companies, drafting, review and issuance of corporate guarantees and facility agreements. You will also be involved in review of legal documents from time to time.

Client Details

Our client is a global leader in the agri-business sector, encompassing a wide range of activities throughout the agricultural value chain. Its operations span across the sourcing, processing, trading, and distribution of various agricultural products on a global scale. With a comprehensive portfolio, the company engages in the production and procurement of commodities such as grains, edible oils, coffee, cocoa, and spices. It maintains a vast network of farmers and suppliers, collaborating closely with them to ensure sustainable practices and responsible sourcing.

Beyond its core business of agricultural commodities, this company has expanded into the manufacturing and distribution of packaged food products. It has a broad international presence and operates a robust logistics and distribution network to efficiently serve global markets. Sustainability is a core value for this company, as it actively pursues environmentally friendly practices and initiatives. It prioritizes sustainable sourcing, minimizing its ecological footprint, and actively engages in social and community development programs in the regions where it operates.

This company is renowned for its emphasis on innovation and technological advancements in the agricultural industry. It invests significantly in research and development to enhance crop yields, develop new products, and improve the efficiency of its supply chain.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of global companies.
• Liaise with local offices on all corporate matters in relation to the portfolio of companies.
• Corporate matters include but not limited to the setting up/closing down/merging of overseas entities, changes to the board/council of directors/supervisors, changes to shareholders and corporate structure, opening and closing of accounts, changes to business activities and charter, changes to signatories, regulatory compliance matters, investment/divestment project related matters, etc.
• Draft and arrange for the execution of documents in relation to overseas subsidiaries and associated companies.
• Drafting, review and issuance of corporate guarantees and facility agreements in relation to working capital facilities.
• Drafting and review of power of attorney instruments, for the authorisation of company employees or third-party agents, specific to the scope of duties and threshold levels set out under the instruments;
• Ad hoc review of legal documents such as NDAs, intercompany loans, service agreements, etc. that may be required from time to time;
• Drafting of corporate authorisation documents to obtain approval from the board of directors of the abovementioned matters; and
• Working with internal stakeholders for the execution of the above matters.

Profile

• Possess 8 years or more relevant corporate secretarial and paralegal experience; preferably with exposure within the scope described above.
• Candidates with less than the required work duration but with extensive experience may be considered.
• Prior experience in an in-house corporate secretarial / legal department, and a multinational company.
• Able to work independently and under time pressure.
• Confident and dependable individual.
• Pleasant disposition and enjoy working in a team.

Job Offer

Upon successful offer, candidates can expect to receive attractive remuneration as per market. There are excellent career training opportunities to help employees progress in their career with the organisation. You will also be part of the established Corporate Secretarial team and gain exposure to local and regional work.

To apply online please click the \'Apply\' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Alastair Tanon +65 6643 9730.

Michael Page