Executive, Legal

Job Scope

• Assist the Legal Manager/Senior Executive in handling daily legal matters.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare and update legal reports (monthly or as required).
• Draft, review, and vet agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Manage and maintain proper filing and record management of legal documents and contracts.
• Attend legal meetings, conference calls, and handle legal correspondence.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, external solicitors, and other external parties.
• Support legal processes, including the filing of legal actions or defence matters, as instructed.
• Supervise the Legal Administrator and Document Controller.
• Provide legal support and advice to internal business units.
• Perform any other legal or ad hoc duties assigned by the Head of Department from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in legal practice or as an in-house legal executive (corporate, fintech, or litigation experience is an advantage).
• Fast learner with the ability to quickly understand new legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance matters (e.g. financial services, fintech, data protection, or consumer protection laws) is an added advantage.
• Ability to review, analyse, and summarise legal documents.
• Experience in drafting contracts, agreements, letters, and other legal documents.
• Familiar with legal and government online platforms, including e-Filing, STAMPS, SSM/MyCoID, and other relevant legal portals.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.