Our client is MNC leader in mobility from the EU, together we are searching for a talented Junior Legal Counsel based in Singapore.

This Position is only open to Singapore residence applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Title : Junior Legal Counsel 

Post holder : Vacant 

Location : Singapore 

Group : Legal Department 

Reporting to : Vice-President of Legal Services, Asia-Pacific 

General Description Legal counsel providing a broad range of legal advice and legal support to the Group’s operations in Asia Pacific (excluding China and India). 

Requirements:

1. Qualified legal practitioner with one to three years relevant legal experience in commercial and corporate law, and compliance topics such as anti-corruption, antitrust, privacy. This role is ideal for a young lawyer leaving practice for their first in-house role. 

2. Ideal candidate is highly organised and an excellent communicator – constantly looking to improve workflows and find better ways to co-operate with business partners. 

3. Must be a “self starter” and be willing to work in a team oriented, consensus-building environment. 

4. Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading and writing). Additional Asian language ability will be an advantage. 

Responsibilities: Successful candidate will work closely with a senior legal counsel to manage all legal affairs for the business teams and other departments based in Asia, and also work with the Group legal department headquartered in France to implement Group initiatives within the Region. 

1. Commercial legal support – advising business teams on legal aspects of all commercial matters for the Group’s 14 business lines, negotiating purchasing contracts. 

2. Compliance – Leading and maintaining Group/ Regional compliance programme in the following areas: 

• • Anti-corruption 
• • Antitrust 
• • Privacy 
• • Equal Employment Opportunity 
• • Export Control 

3. Corporate legal support – providing support on corporate administration of Group entities, including matters relating to corporate administration, business licensing, maintenance of intellectual property portfolio, and employment matters. 

If you feel that you can be a good fit for this position please send your updated CV to career@profession.asia or simply apply below.

Alternatively you may also send a WhatsApp message to +60142626242