Our client is a well-established organisation with a regional footprint across APAC. They are seeking a commercially astute Legal Counsel to join their team in Singapore, supporting a broad mix of corporate, transactional and governance matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level lawyer who enjoys working close to the business while gaining exposure to cross-border transactions and regional legal initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of Legal Counsel – Corporate, Commercial & M&A:

Act as a legal partner to the business on corporate, commercial, and transactional matters across the region
Draft, review, and negotiate a range of agreements, including investment and transaction documentation (e.g. term sheets, SPAs)
Support deal execution by coordinating internal approvals and ensuring timely progression of transactions
Oversee corporate governance matters, including regulatory filings, licensing, and statutory compliance obligations
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, actionable guidance to stakeholders
Drive and support compliance and governance initiatives across the organisation and its affiliates
Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring high-quality, commercially sound, and cost-efficient advice
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across business and corporate functions as a trusted legal advisor
Contribute to internal reporting and support regional legal coordination across APAC

Key Requirements of Legal Counsel – Corporate, Commercial & M&A:

Qualified lawyer with strong grounding in corporate and commercial law
5–8 years PQE gained in private practice and/or in-house environments
Experience in transactional work, with exposure to M&A and cross-border matters advantageous
Sound knowledge of Singapore and/or regional legal and regulatory frameworks
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management capabilities
Detail-oriented, organised, and commercially minded approach
Proven ability to manage and work effectively with external legal counsel

Legal Counsel Corporate, Commercial & M&A