Head of Legal & Compliance
Core
Lead the company's legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations while partnering with senior management to manage risks and support business growth.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (Head of Legal & Compliance)
Builds
Legal and compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls for a family-owned organization
Domain
Financial services / Regulatory compliance (MAS, AML, CFT)
Required skills
Legal advisory, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, contract negotiation, risk assessment, audit coordination, training program development, digitalization of legal records, stakeholder management, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Company Secretary experience, experience in family offices, admission to practice as a lawyer in Singapore or common law jurisdiction
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and enhance legal/compliance frameworks; Serve as primary liaison with Monetary Authority of Singapore; Provide practical legal advice and draft commercial agreements; Lead the Legal & Compliance function and manage day-to-day legal matters; Coordinate internal and external audits; Promote a culture of integrity and compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC