Legal Counsel (Automotive Industry- In House)

by Richard Ho in Automotive
singapore
SGD 10k - SGD 12k

Introduction:

Our Client is a well-diversified leader in the automotive industry, synonymous with premium, luxury, supercar and hypercar brands They are the largest privately-owned car distributorship in Singapore which manages legendary marques in Singapore, Indonesia, China and Australia. The Group operates its own in-house suite of Leasing, Rentals, Pre-Owned, Body and Paint, and Automotive Finance and Insurance services.

Responsibilities:


He/She will be responsible for in-house legal matters for the Group including drafting agreements, addressing compliance issues, vetting of commercial agreements and advising on litigation and disputes. The Legal Counsel in Singapore supports Singapore businesses but some regional support for the Group may be required.
This role reports to the Group Senior Legal Counsel based in Singapore.

Advisory
• Provide advice and support to the business units and management with regard to potential impact of relevant laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Anticipate potential risks and liabilities, advise on recommended steps to manage exposure.

Compliance
• Formulate and develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance of  Group entities in Singapore with local laws/regulations and directives of  Group HQ
• Conduct training of policies and procedures for staff
• Monitor and audit compliance of policies and procedures

Protection/Management of Intellectual Property/Data
• Effective administration and handling of the Group’s intellectual property, proprietary information and personal data (including those of third parties)

Review, draft/negotiate contracts and agreements such as:
• Bank facility documents such as letters of offer, corporate guarantees, personal guarantees, trade facility documentation
• Dealership/ distributorship agreements
• Procurement contracts or service agreements with vendor / suppliers
• Contracts with business partners eg insurance companies, insurance agents, etc
• Sale and Purchase agreements
• Confidentiality agreements
• Tenancy agreements

Requirements:

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Law from a reputable university
• Min 6-8 years of relevant work experience in large international law firm or multi-national corporation. Previous in-house legal experience is preferred (Renowned Firm  )
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Well versed in broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters
• A strong team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work independently and handle complex transaction
• Regional work experience is a plus. 


Interested candidates please send your CV to richardh@gemini.sg

Richard Ho

Richard Ho

For more information about this job opportunity please contact our consultant.

Sign up now for Gemini’s new Job Search platform!

Find the latest job opportunities in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Thailand! Search and apply for jobs across locations, industries, levels and functions.

Sign up to upload your CV and receive notifications via email or phone when new opportunities are being posted.

Job suggestion for you

Gemini Personnel

Gemini Personnel

Social Links