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Legal Manager (APAC) – Manufacturing

Posted 14 May 2020
LocationSingapore
Job type Permanent
ReferenceCT/LM/M/SG

Job Description

  • Working with an established global MNC in the Manufacturing space
  • Broad scope of work, happy to take candidates directly from private practice
  • An established and tight-knit team led by an established Head of Legal

Our client, an established MNC in the Manufacturing space, is looking to hire a Legal Manager (APAC) as part of their team.

The ideal candidate has strong commercial contracts experience, familiar with reviewing and negotiation on vendor agreements/ software licensing. This is an excellent first in-house role, where my client appreciates is happy to train the successful candidate on any new areas.

 

Key Responsibilities (at least 7 points)

  • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts (including software licenses/ resale and vendor/supplier contracts)
  • Support the various internal clients in the business on legal matters in a clear and practicable manner
  • Managing and identifying any potential litigation matters
  • Working closely with the compliance/ internal audit teams to ensure effective corporate governance
  • Advising on matters including employment, intellectual property, data privacy and protection
  • Keeping the management and team abreast of the latest developments in the relevant areas of law
  • Commercially savvy and pragmatic legal advice
  • Updating and upholding compliance and internal regulation

Key Requirements (at least 4 points)

  • At least 6 years of legal experience
  • A bachelor’s degree in law from a reputable university
  • Experience in compliance work is ideal
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a cross-functional team
  • Exhibits professionalism and ethical standards of the highest level
  • Commercially savvy, driven and practical

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