Corporate Legal Associate

Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for clients, advising on corporate governance, statutory compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Oversee corporate secretarial functions, including board/shareholder resolutions, minutes, filings, and maintenance of statutory registers.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings with ACRA and other authorities.
• Organize and coordinate board and shareholder meetings, including notices, agendas, and minutes.
• Facilitate client onboarding, due diligence, and corporate document filings (e.g., Form 45, share certificates, Registrable Controllers).
• Support corporate restructuring, share transfers, and liquidation matters and issuing/renewal of preference shares.
• Advise clients on the sale or purchase of companies.
• Advise clients on joint ventures and strategic partnerships, and general corporate matters.
• Draft and review shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and company constitutions.
• Handle complex client issues and escalate when necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; a Master's degree or professional qualification is a plus.
• 3–5 years PQE, with strong experience in corporate secretarial work and corporate governance, preferably in law firms or in-house legal teams.
• Familiarity with shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and company constitutions.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Companies Act 1967, corporate governance and ACRA filing requirements.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal management systems.
• High attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to manage multiple clients/projects.