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Job Purpose
We are looking for a dedicated and pro-active individual to join our Group Secretariat & Legal team.
The Job
· Advising the business units on legal implications of various transactions with a specific focus on private equity/debt funds and/or investment management work. Other types of corporate work may include cross-border M&A and corporate finance activities
· Drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal agreements entered into by the group of companies in the ordinary course of insurance business (life and general)
· Manage/provide legal support in any ad hoc projects or activities that have a legal/regulatory impact on the organization
· Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies that are applicable and relevant to the group of companies, including (but not limited to) the Companies Act, Insurance Act, Financial Advisers Act and SGX-ST Listing Manual rules
· Assisting to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for organization-wide compliance with various group policies, including the Group Legal Policy
· Performing any duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Group Company Secretary & General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel, from time to time.
· Takes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks.
· Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company.
· Highlights any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices.
Our Requirements
· Possess a law degree from a reputable university and be called to the Singapore Bar;
· Have at least 4 years’ PQE at a law firm or as in-house counsel, with prior funds and/or investment work experience. Candidates with general corporate experience will be considered as well;
· Be able to work independently and yet be a strong team player;
· Be resourceful, possess strong inter-personal skills and able to manage business demands in a pro-active manner.
· Familiarity with corporate secretarial work and SGX-ST Listing Manual requirements would be an added advantage.
· High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.
· Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.
About Great Eastern
Established in 1908, Great Eastern places customers at the heart of everything we do. Our legacy extends beyond our products and services to our culture, which is defined by our core values and how we work. As champions of Integrity, Initiative and Involvement, our core values act as a compass, guiding and inspiring us to embrace the behaviours associated with each value, upholding our promise to our customers - to continue doing our best for them in a sustainable manner.
We work collaboratively with our stakeholders to look for candidates who exhibit or have the potential to embrace our core values and associated behaviours, as these are the key traits that we expect from our employees as they develop their careers with us.
We embrace inclusivity, giving all employees an equal opportunity to shine and play their role in exploring possibilities to deliver innovative insurance solutions.
Since 2018, Great Eastern has been a signatory to the United Nations (UN) Principles of Sustainable Insurance. Our sustainability approach around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations play a key role in every business decision we make. We are committed to being a sustainability-driven company to achieve a low-carbon economy by managing the environmental footprint of our operations and incorporating ESG considerations in our investment portfolios; improving people’s lives by actively helping customers live healthier, better and longer; and drive responsible business practices through material ESG risk management.
To all recruitment agencies: Great Eastern does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our email or our employees. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Job Description
Job Purpose
We are looking for a dedicated and pro-active individual to join our Group Secretariat & Legal team.
The Job
· Advising the business units on legal implications of various transactions with a specific focus on private equity/debt funds and/or investment management work. Other types of corporate work may include cross-border M&A and corporate finance activities
· Drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal agreements entered into by the group of companies in the ordinary course of insurance business (life and general)
· Manage/provide legal support in any ad hoc projects or activities that have a legal/regulatory impact on the organization
· Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies that are applicable and relevant to the group of companies, including (but not limited to) the Companies Act, Insurance Act, Financial Advisers Act and SGX-ST Listing Manual rules
· Assisting to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for organization-wide compliance with various group policies, including the Group Legal Policy
· Performing any duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Group Company Secretary & General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel, from time to time.
· Takes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks.
· Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company.
· Highlights any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices.
Desired Skills and Experience
Our Requirements
· Possess a law degree from a reputable university and be called to the Singapore Bar;
· Have at least 4 years’ PQE at a law firm or as in-house counsel, with prior funds and/or investment work experience. Candidates with general corporate experience will be considered as well;
· Be able to work independently and yet be a strong team player;
· Be resourceful, possess strong inter-personal skills and able to manage business demands in a pro-active manner.
· Familiarity with corporate secretarial work and SGX-ST Listing Manual requirements would be an added advantage.
· High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.
· Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.
About Great Eastern
Established in 1908, Great Eastern places customers at the heart of everything we do. Our legacy extends beyond our products and services to our culture, which is defined by our core values and how we work. As champions of Integrity, Initiative and Involvement, our core values act as a compass, guiding and inspiring us to embrace the behaviours associated with each value, upholding our promise to our customers - to continue doing our best for them in a sustainable manner.
We work collaboratively with our stakeholders to look for candidates who exhibit or have the potential to embrace our core values and associated behaviours, as these are the key traits that we expect from our employees as they develop their careers with us.
We embrace inclusivity, giving all employees an equal opportunity to shine and play their role in exploring possibilities to deliver innovative insurance solutions.
Since 2018, Great Eastern has been a signatory to the United Nations (UN) Principles of Sustainable Insurance. Our sustainability approach around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations play a key role in every business decision we make. We are committed to being a sustainability-driven company to achieve a low-carbon economy by managing the environmental footprint of our operations and incorporating ESG considerations in our investment portfolios; improving people’s lives by actively helping customers live healthier, better and longer; and drive responsible business practices through material ESG risk management.
To all recruitment agencies: Great Eastern does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our email or our employees. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.