Senior Legal Counsel

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to engage in a broad spectrum of complex and intellectually stimulating matters that offer both professional challenge and meaningful impact. The role is well suited for qualified lawyers with 7–10 years’ PQE who are confident working independently and capable of navigating both legal and non-legal matters. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel.

Job Description

• Providing analytical and practical legal advice on a wide range of issues including contentious and non-contentious, commercial/ corporate, procurement, employment, insurance and intellectual property matters.
• Liaising with internal clients and external parties, with the ability to give legal advice while being sensitive to industry-specific considerations, governmental regulations, policy and geopolitical issues
• Reviewing, advising on and drafting agreements, proposals, and other documents relating to the breadth of NUS activities
• Reviewing and supporting the implementation of systems, policies and procedures to streamline processes and manage risks
• Keeping abreast with and advising on legal compliance, governance and policy issues
• Conducting or arranging in-house legal training and education for the NUS community, participating in knowledge management initiatives
• Managing NUS’ external lawyers and consultants

Qualifications

• Recognised law degree and professional qualifications (preferably called to the Singapore Bar)
• Minimum 7 years PQE in a law firm or as an in-house legal counsel
• Strong corporate and commercial background; experience in an institution of higher learning would be an advantage
• Strong communications, interpersonal skills and time management skills
• Ability to deal with legal and non-legal issues holistically and with a sound level of maturity, toggling between being detail-oriented and applying a strategic approach
• Ability to work independently as well as to be an effective team player; resilient and adaptable
• Comfortable with data and data analytics, legal technology and systems
• Energetic, interest in developing leadership, management and other non-legal skills and capabilities

Posting Start Date: 24/03/2026

Req ID: 32210