Job description
Northgate Legal Advisory is seeking a Senior Legal Consultant to deliver premium legal counsel to corporate clients in Singapore. This role combines strategic advisory with practical execution across regulatory compliance, corporate governance, contract management, and risk assessment.
As a trusted advisor, you will lead complex matters, draft and negotiate high-stakes agreements, conduct due diligence, and guide clients through evolving local and cross-border requirements. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver actionable solutions and tangible value.
Responsibility
- Lead and manage client engagements providing clear, actionable legal guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, licenses, and ancillary agreements to protect client interests.
- Conduct regulatory risk assessments and design compliance programs aligned with Singapore laws and industry standards.
- Provide strategic advice on cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions support, and corporate governance.
- Perform due diligence, identify legal risks, and present practical remediation plans.
- Train and mentor junior lawyers and legal staff; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory developments; advise clients on impact and implementation.
- Develop repeatable templates and playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency across engagements.
Qualification
- LLB/JD from an accredited university and admission to the Singapore Bar or equivalent jurisdiction with eligibility for practice in Singapore.
- Minimum of 5 years of in-house or consultancy experience in corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
- Proven track record in contract negotiation, risk management, and compliance program design.
- Strong analytical, research, and drafting skills with impeccable attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills; fluent in English with ability to present to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently and work effectively in a high-demand environment.
- Professional ethics, confidentiality, and high standards of integrity.
- Experience with cross-border transactions and multinational clients is a plus.