Job Description

Job Summary

The Legal Assistant Manager is responsible to provide support on all Legal and Corporate Secretariat matters in relation to the businesses of the Company, including but not limited to: Provide legal advisories to Business Units on all business transactions the Company undertakes, managing legal risks and corporate governance, drafting legal agreements / contracts, handling ACRA filings, managing board meetings, maintaining statutory records, drafting resolutions and undertake special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Duties


Draft, review, advise and negotiate on all business contracts, MOUs, NDAs, Service Agreements, and other legal documents. Advise on corporate laws, labour laws, intellectual properties, and industry specific regulations in ensuring legally compliance with all regulations. Work and liaise with external counsels in handling litigations, arbitrations, and disputes. Identify and mitigate potential legal risks and provide workable solutions. Develop and implement legal policies and frameworks. Maintaining legal database and records. Work with Business Units on Special Projects from time to time.
Company Secretariat and Administrative Duties


Ensure compliance with all regulations, including but not limited to the Companies Act, ACRA regulations, MAS guidelines. Advise and keep the Board updated on all legal and regulatory obligations. Organize Board meetings, Annual General Meetings, and committee meetings. Draft agenda, minutes, resolutions, and notices. Prepare and ensure timely submission of annual returns, resolutions, and all regulatory filings with ACRA. Handle company incorporation, director appointments, share transfers, restructuring and other corporate matters. Maintain and update statutory registers, records, and Memorandum & Articles of Association Other ad-hoc duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualified Company Secretary (SAICSA/ICSA Certification preferred). Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized university/institution preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in corporate secretarial and legal functions. Experience in a listed company, financial institution or MNC preferred.

Key Skills

Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate laws, ACRA regulations, SGX rules, MAS compliance and contract law. Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills. Strong can-do attitude, analytical and problem-solving abilities. High degree of initiative with good commercial sense. * Able to work independently and able to multi-task and to prioritize work in dealing with a range of legal issues