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Job Description
A*STAR Legal provides value-added legal, corporate and policy advice for the A*STAR group, at the forefront of R&D in Singapore. You will partner with key internal clients, including top researchers, policy makers, technology transfer professionals and deal with external collaborators which include MNCs, LLEs and SMEs. As an integral member of the business and commercial teams, you will facilitate and help close deals and ensure that legal risks and liabilities are managed. You will be involved in designing appropriate agreements such as for collaborative research projects, commercialization and licence transactions, joint ventures, M&A and investment transactions, funding and grant arrangements, public-private partnerships, structure complex deals and work across agencies and institutions. This is a challenging and multifaceted role and you will operate within a team of experienced and highly skilled legal professionals.
- Possess a LLB (Honours) degree and be admitted to practice at the Singapore bar. Admission to practice in other jurisdictions will be an advantage but not a requirement
- With 2-4 years of experience in corporate and commercial law and contract negotiations either in private practice or in-house. Knowledge of intellectual property law and technology licensing will be an advantage
- Ability to work independently whilst being a strong team player
- Be creative and innovative in solving problems
- Strong analytical and communication skills