Legal and Compliance Specialist (12 Months Contract)

Contextual Overview

PERSOL APAC is hiring a Legal and Compliance Specialist on a 12-month contract basis in Singapore, Singapore. The role focuses on managing general corporate legal matters, corporate secretarial duties, and ensuring group compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
• At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in corporate commercial law acquired in-house or in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of general corporate advisory work, company law, and contract law.
• Familiarity with SGX Listing Rules and Regulations (advantageous).
• Completed ICSA or relevant post-graduate/professional qualifications (advantageous).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage general corporate legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, advising on, and negotiating corporate and commercial transaction agreements.
• Ensure group compliance with regulatory requirements under the Companies Act, Listing Rules, and related laws.
• Handle full spectrum of corporate secretarial matters for the Group, including local and overseas subsidiaries.
• Draft resolutions, minutes of meetings, SGX announcements, and annual reports while coordinating board and shareholder meetings.
• Implement compliance policies, draft guidance, suggest appropriate controls, and track regulatory developments.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified
Mode: On-site (Singapore)
Contract Duration: 12 Months

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates who wish to apply should submit their applications directly through the official job portal link.

• Prepare and update your professional curriculum vitae (CV).
• Visit the official application link and click “Apply Now” to submit your profile.

Official Notification & Contact Information

Official Portal: PERSOL APAC Job Posting via LinkedIn
Data Protection Contact Email: sg.dataprotection@persolapac.com

Contextual FAQs

• What is the duration of this contract role? The position is offered as a 12-month contract.
• Is prior corporate secretarial experience required? The role requires managing corporate secretarial matters; having completed ICSA or possessing relevant professional qualifications is considered an advantage.