Overview

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS – Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That’s why you’ll join a diverse, global community of solvers – an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. With us, you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, and where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Join PwC Singapore’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) team as an in-house legal counsel and provide practical legal advice and risk-based solutions to internal clients on a range of general corporate, commercial and technology law matters. 

How will you value-add? 

We are looking for a legal counsel with 5 to 8 years PQE. 

Based in Singapore and reporting to the Head of Legal in Singapore, this role will involve providing practical legal advice and risk-based solutions for the firm on a range of commercial, contractual, regulatory, policy and practice issues in an environment operating at a fast pace. You will work in a supportive team environment dealing closely with all areas and levels of the multi-disciplinary professional services organisation. 

We need team members who are willing to be involved in a variety of matters and an ability to juggle effectively competing demands. The role will allow you to use your initiative, working within a team of lawyers. 

 

Key focus areas include: 

  • Providing legal support and advice to the business stakeholders on a wide range of commercial, technology and regulatory matters 
  • Negotiating, drafting and advising multi-jurisdictions contracts 
  • Collaborating with other PwC business areas and internal functions 
  • Simplifying complex procurement by providing clear and succinct strategic advice for internal clients 

 

About you 

  • Sound corporate, commercial and black letter law knowledge 
  • Good drafting and negotiating skills 
  • Ability to work as a team or autonomously and manage a client relationship 
  • Good commercial sense and the ability to assess and articulate key legal risks for the business to make informed and risk-based decisions 
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workflow expectations in line with business requirements 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Laws, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance Reports, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Records Management, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employment Law Counseling, Finance Laws, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Job ID: 635093WD

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About PwC Singapore

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems - this is at the core of everything we do from the value we provide to our clients and society to the decisions we make as a corporate.

Our services started with audit and assurance over a century ago. As times change and the issues faced by businesses and individuals evolved, we have developed specialised capabilities in tax, advisory and consulting to help you address emerging new challenges across focus areas like digital transformation, cyber security and privacy, data, sustainability, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

In Singapore, we have more than 3,500 partners and staff to help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities for public, private and government organisations to progress. As part of the PwC network of more than 284,000 people in 155 countries, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world focusing on helping organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for.