Overview
Legal Counsel
Date: 27 Jan 2026
Location:
Singapore, Singapore
Company:
Singtel Group
An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every “hello” at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.
Be a Part of Something BIG!
To provide company secretarial support and related legal advice to the Singtel Group, including for special projects and joint ventures, and ensure that the Singtel Group’s interests are protected.
Make an Impact by
- Working with internal customers on company secretarial and related legal matters, including advising on Companies Act, Securities and Futures Act, SGX Listing Manual, Code of Corporate Governance and related Practice Guidance, Takeover Code.
- Working with team members across functions in relation to the preparation of the Singtel annual report, corporate governance report and the holding of the AGM.
- Providing company secretarial / legal support for corporate actions such as share issues, scrip dividends and rights issues
- Preparing and overseeing the preparation of company secretarial documents, attending board and general meetings and taking minutes
- Provide company secretarial support for special projects including assisting with the establishment of new subsidiaries in Singapore and other jurisdictions, and the establishment and/or maintenance of employee share schemes, etc.
- Instructing and managing local counsel in different jurisdictions from time to time.
- Working with overseas colleagues and company secretarial agents in relation to overseas subsidiaries.
- Assist in managing / supervising / training a team of 5 corporate secretarial executives.
Skills for Success
- A good Law Degree from recognized university and preferably be admitted to the Singapore bar.
- 3-5 years PQE, with experience in SGX listed company secretarial work
- Sound knowledge of legal advice in general corporate advisory work including company and contract law.
- Familiar with regulatory environment in Singapore including Companies Act, Securities and Futures Act, SGX Listing Manual, Code of Corporate Governance, Takeover Code
- Able to identify issues and propose practical solutions
- Good interpersonal skills and able to interact and work across functions and levels.
- Good communication, writing and negotiation skills.
- Team player able to work independently with good people management skills
Rewards that Go Beyond
- Flexible work arrangements
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Internal mobility opportunities
Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?
Take the leap with Singtel to unlock new opportunities and accelerate your growth. Apply now and start your empowering career!
About Singtel
Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has 140 years of operating experience and played a pivotal role in the country’s development as a major communications hub. Optus, our subsidiary in Australia, is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.
We are also strategically invested in leading companies in Asia and Africa, including Bharti Airtel (India, South Asia and Africa), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines) and Advanced Info Service (Thailand). We work closely with our associates, leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience to lead and shape the communications industry.
Together, the Group serves over 700 million mobile customers around world. Singtel is one of the largest listed Singapore companies on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation.
The Group has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and employs more than 23,000 staff worldwide.
