Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking a Legal Executive to provide commercial legal support, with a primary focus on contract drafting, review, and internal legal advisory.
Job Responsibilities
1. Contract Review & Commercial Legal Support
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including procurement agreements, service contracts, supply agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Maintain and update standard contract templates and clause libraries to ensure alignment with Singapore laws and internal policies.
• Identify and highlight legal risks relating to key contractual terms such as indemnity, limitation of liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, payment terms, and service deliverables.
• Support contract approval processes, execution, stamping, and proper record-keeping in accordance with internal governance requirements.
2. Legal Advisory & Business Support
• Provide day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders on commercial and operational matters.
• Assist business units in understanding legal considerations for new initiatives, proposals, and operational arrangements.
• Coordinate with external law firms on specialized or complex legal matters where required.
3. Dispute Support & External Counsel Coordination (Non-litigation Role)
• Support the coordination of contract-related issues, disputes, or complaints by liaising with external counsel.
• Assist in information gathering, document preparation, and internal reporting.
4. Compliance & Internal Governance Support
• Support internal compliance reviews and regulatory checks, including PDPA-related matters and licensing requirements.
• Assist in implementing group compliance policies locally in accordance with Singapore regulations.
• Support basic internal briefings on contract management and legal risk awareness.
5. Cross-functional & HQ Coordination
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and HQ legal or compliance teams to provide required documentation and updates.
• Support alignment between local legal practices and group-level frameworks.
Job Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) – mandatory
Experience
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in commercial or business law, either in-house or in a law firm
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Familiarity with Singapore commercial and contract law
• Experience coordinating with external counsel is an advantage
Skills & Competencies
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Able to work independently while collaborating
working collaboratively with internal stakeholders
Additional Information
• Admission to practice is an advantage but not mandatory
• The role focuses on commercial legal support and does not require litigation or court experience