Job Description

OVERVIEW

• The candidate reports to and shall assist the company’s Head of Legal in overseeing all legal matters pertaining to the organisation’s business strategy and operations.

Intellectual Property Portfolio: (40%) 

• Liaison with external agent and solicitors on all intellectual property matters such as trademarks, industrial design and patents
• To assist the Head of Legal in developing and maintaining an efficient tracking system for the company’s intellectual property portfolio
• Custodian and safe keeping of all intellectual property related documents

General Contract Management : (30%)

• Vetting, drafting, and reviewing broad range of contracts
• Support internal stakeholders in meetings, discussions, and negotiations with external parties with sound legal advice 
• Keep track and maintain contract status and update report ensure timely conclusion on all types of contracts
• Custody and filing of all contractual documents

General Legal Advisory: (30%)

• Provide strategic and tactical advisory on a broad range of legal areas and managing queries from various internal stakeholders
• Review and establish sound legal guidelines, policies and processes in line with business direction.
• Keep abreast on all laws and regulatory developments relevant to the organisation and provide timely advice on any impending impact.
• Any ad-hoc tasks assigned by the superior as and when required.
   

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Law.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience in legal practice or in-house counsel
• Experience in Intellectual Property is essential
• Experience in relevant legal areas such as corporate, commercial, contract management