Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee statutory compliance and governance forSingapore-based entities.
• Manage board resolutions, annual filings, shareholdermatters, and corporate records.
• Work closely with corporate secretaries, auditors, andregulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore corporate laws andgovernance requirements.
• Commercial, Franchise & Distribution Agreements
• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review offranchise, distribution, licensing, and brand partnership agreements.
• Support new brand acquisitions, market entries, andcommercial partnerships.
• Manage relationships and negotiations withinternational brand owners and their legal advisers.
• Ensure legal frameworks are consistent across countrieswhile complying with local regulations.
• Real Estate & Retail Expansion
• Negotiate and review retail lease agreements andproperty-related contracts.
• Support store openings, relocations, and expansioninitiatives across the region.
• Advise on landlord negotiations and property-relatedlegal matters.
• Ensure compliance with local leasing and propertyregulations.
• Cross-Border Investments & Corporate Structuring
• Advise on regional corporate structures, foreigninvestments, and market-entry strategies.
• Support establishment of new entities and expansioninto new jurisdictions.
• Manage legal aspects of capital injections, shareholderarrangements, and inter-company structures.
• Coordinate external legal, tax, and regulatory adviserson complex transactions.
• Commercial Contracts
• Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercialagreements including Vendor and procurement contracts, Service agreements, Inter-companyagreements, Licensing arrangements, and Concession and operating agreements
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates andlegal policies.
• Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks acrossthe Group.
• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation matters.
• Coordinate with external counsel on legal proceedingsand regulatory investigations.
• Provide practical legal solutions that support businessobjectives while protecting the Group's interests.
• Strategic Business Partner
• Act as trusted legal advisor to the Board, CEO, andsenior leadership team.
• Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions,partnerships, investments, and market expansion.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to facilitategrowth and decision-making.
• Lead and mentor members of the legal team whereapplicable.
• Education & Qualifications
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputed university.
• Qualified lawyer admitted in Singapore or anotherrecognised jurisdiction.
• Advanced legal qualifications (LLM or equivalent) areadvantageous
• At least 15 years of post-qualification legalexperience.
• Strong background in corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in franchise, distribution, retail,consumer, lifestyle, luxury, or real estate sectors preferred.
• Proven experience handling cross-border transactionsand multi-jurisdictional legal matters.
• Familiarity with Singapore corporate governance andregulatory requirements. Exposure to other countries in SE Asia preferred.
• Prior in-house legal experience is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial judgement and business acumen.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationshipsacross multiple countries.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solvingcapabilities.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-pacedentrepreneurial environment.

Additional Information

The Employer The Employer is a large retail company with interests in multi-brand,multi-product retail businesses in Southeast Asia. It has a portfolio offranchise, distribution, and direct retail operations in several countries inSE Asia and is rapidly expanding its presence in new markets and with newbrands. Position: Legal Counsel Job Code: EXP/LC/RET/SG/0626 Location: Singapore

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