Head of Legal (Industrial)

Posted 27 June 2019
SalarySGD 250,000
LocationSingapore
Job type Permanent
ReferenceCT/HOLIND/250

Job Description

  • Working with a global MNC
  • Leading a regional legal team across various jurisdictions
  • Exciting upcoming projects in the emerging markets

Our client, a global MNC in the industrial/ manufacturing space, is looking to hire a Head of Legal. This role will be responsible for leading a regional legal team covering APAC. The successful candidate will be spearheading various exciting projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and leading the legal and contracts team across APAC
  • Responsible for handling all legal and compliance matters in the region
  • Providing pragmatic and sound legal advice to the senior management
  • Leading the projects and contract management activities in the region
  • Managing litigation and arbitration matters within the region
  • Supporting the sales teams on tender activities, contract drafting and negotiations
  • Customising and preparing agreement templates

Key Requirements

  • Law degree from a top university, called to practice in an APAC Jurisdiction
  • At least 10 years of broad legal and compliance experience
  • International/regional exposure with international projects in the industrial/ manufacturing
  • Leadership experience in supervising and managing a team
  • Business fluency in Mandarin is ideal

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