Legal Executive

Role & responsibilities :

1.Contract Review & Administration

• Perform first-level review of client contracts, NDAs, confidentiality agreements, sub-consultancy agreements and service agreements.
• Identify key commercial terms
• Flag unusual risk, liability, indemnity, insurance, intellectual property, and payment terms for escalation to Paralegal.
• Prepare contract review summaries and risk assessment.
• Manage contract review workflow and other contract review management platforms.
• Track contract status, approvals, and execution requirements.
• Maintain contract registers and document repositories.

2. Contract Lifecycle Management

• Ensure executed agreements are correctly filed and indexed.
• Monitor contract expiry dates, renewal periods, notice requirements, and key obligations.
• Support the maintenance of contract templates and clause libraries.
• Coordinate contract execution and signature collection processes.

3.Legal & Corporate Administration

• Maintain company corporate records and entity information.
• Assist with director and shareholder documentation.
• Support statutory filing activities by coordinating with local corporate secretaries.
• Organise legal documents and governance records.

4. Research & Compliance Support

• Conduct legal and regulatory research as requested.
• Assist with gathering information for employment, commercial, compliance, and governance matters.
• Prepare briefing notes and research summaries.
• Support internal compliance initiatives.

5. Taxation Compliance

• Support GST/VAT, withholding tax, and other tax compliance requirements.
• Review contract tax clauses and identify potential tax risks.
• Maintain tax records, registrations, certificates, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance, Tax, and external advisors on compliance matters.
• Assist with tax audits, notices, and regulatory queries.
• Monitor tax compliance deadlines and statutory filings.
• Support cross-border tax compliance, including withholding tax and DTAA requirements.
• Review international agreements for tax implications and compliance obligations.

Education :

• A law degree (LLB or LLM) Legal Studies, Business Law,or relevant paralegal qualification
• Min 2 years of experience as a corporate paralegal or in a similar role, particularly with international or cross-border transactions especially within the APAC region.
• Good understanding of corporate law, tax law, and regulatory compliance in various countries within the APAC region.
• Fluency in English

Preferred candidate profile

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and vice versa.
• Proactive and solution-oriented in supporting regional initiatives.