Assistant General Counsel

Singapore
Permanent
Full-time

5 days ago

Singapore, SingaporeCompany: Singtel GroupAn empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.Be a Part of Something BIG!This role is to provide legal advice and support to Singtel Group's transnational M&A activities and existing investments in Regional Associates as well as new markets. He/she has to provide legal support for special projects and Singtel Group's treasury functions and ensure Singtel Group's interests are protected and furthered in various transactions.Make An Impact By

Provide legal expertise in M&A activities including reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements/contracts such as sale and purchase/investment agreements, joint venture/ shareholder agreements.
Support Regional Associates and other Singtel investments such as providing legal advice in relation to shareholder / board resolutions and regulatory matters.
Provide legal support for treasury activities including reviewing and negotiating facility agreements for bilateral / syndicated loans, bond / MTN documentation.
Taking a leadership role as part of the legal leadership team in initiating and driving legal department projects as required e.g. enhancing specific legal competencies or increasing digitalization and productivity.
Manage external legal counsels, including giving instructions and managing external legal costs.

Skills To Succeed

Bachelor of Laws (from Singapore or recognised UK universities). Admitted to the Singapore Bar.
10 - 12 years PQE, preferably in a leading law firm or legal department of a large multinational corporation, Partner level.
Sound knowledge of legal advice in general corporate advisory work including company and contract law.
Experience in advising on M&A transactions.
Good business acumen and experience in various transactions such as M&A, corporate restructuring, JVs, capital markets etc.
Excellent drafting skills.
Familiar with regulatory environment in Singapore including Companies Act, Listing Manual and Takeover Code.
Excellent business acumen and critical/analytical aptitude, with ability to act as advisor to Top/ Senior Management.
Good interpersonal skills and able to interact and work across functions and levels.
Able to handle and work under intense pressure and tight deadlines.
Excellent communication, writing, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Team player, able to work independently with strong project and people management skills.

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