Assistant Director, Group Legal
Job Summary
As part of Group Legal team which supports many business units in the Frasers Property Group, there is opportunity to be exposed to various types of interesting legal work. We work in teams, so there is always support for one another. We are looking for people who enjoy working in a collaborative environment.
Job Description
- Review and negotiate on legal documentation relating to transactions of FPL Group, including mergers and acquisitions, financing and fund raising from equity or debt capital market
- Liaise with external counsel and FPL Finance and/or Tax departments on the structuring of transactions and the conduct of legal due diligence, and advise Management on the same
- Ensure that legal documents comply with applicable laws and regulations and work with Management on the obtaining of relevant internal approvals
- Attend to legal issues arising from FPL Group’s business operations including reviewing and advising on contracts and any legal/regulatory issues arising from time to time
- Provide advice and assistance on compliance with regulatory requirements including under SGX-ST listing rules and MAS regulations for managers of real estate investment trusts
- Work with external counsel to deal with legal disputes, claims and investigations concerning any of the FPL Group entities, including reviewing and advising on the merits of the claims/disputes and advising on dispute resolution processes and proceedings
- Work with Management to protect and safeguard FPL Group’s intellectual property rights including trademarks
Key Qualification
- Degree in Law with at least 2 - 5 years PQE as in-house lawyer or with reputable commercial law
- Singapore qualified
- Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
- Strong conflict management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively, work diplomatically, and foster relationships with individuals at all levels