Senior Manager, Legal & Company Secretarial

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Legal & Company Secretarial to lead the management of legal, governance, and company secretarial matters within PTP.

This role plays a critical function in protecting the Company's interests, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing sound legal advisory across a wide range of business operations in a highly regulated and operationally intensive environment.

Reporting & Structure

• Division: Corporate
• Department: Legal, Governance & Risk
• Reports to: Head of Legal & Company Secretarial
• Direct Reports: Managers, Senior Executives, Executives
• Key Stakeholders: MMC Group Legal, internal business units, external solicitors

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Governance

• Provide strategic and operational legal advice across corporate, commercial, and employee relations matters
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements
• Safeguard PTP's business interests through effective legal risk management

Legal Operations & Risk Management

• Oversee all legal matters, including contracts, disputes, and regulatory compliance
• Lead claims management and legal risk mitigation strategies
• Review processes and identify potential legal exposures to prevent penalties or business impact

Company Secretarial Functions

• Oversee company secretarial responsibilities including compliance with statutory obligations
• Ensure proper governance framework and documentation are in place

Reporting & Analytics

• Lead legal reporting, risk analysis, and insights to support management decision-making
• Identify trends and provide recommendations to enhance legal and governance frameworks

Stakeholder Management

• Act as key liaison with internal stakeholders, MMC Group Legal, and external legal advisors
• Provide timely updates and ensure alignment on legal matters and outcomes

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the legal team
• Build internal capability and ensure succession readiness within the function

Role Impact

• Strengthens legal governance and compliance across the organization
• Minimizes legal and regulatory risks
• Protects PTP's business interests and reputation
• Supports strategic decision-making through sound legal insights

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB Hons)
• Admission to the Bar / Certificate of Legal Practice

Experience

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in legal advisory roles
• Experience in:
• Corporate & commercial transactions
• Highly regulated or operational environments
• Company secretarial functions
• Domestic inquiries and employee relations matters
• Proven experience managing multiple complex legal matters and leading teams

Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal advisory and analytical capabilities
• High proficiency in negotiation and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• High business acumen and strategic thinking

Why Join Us

• Be part of a leading regional port and logistics hub
• Exposure to complex, high-impact legal and governance matters
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment