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Assistant General Counsel

Singapore Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading communications technology group to supports the senior legal leadership team and works closely with commercial and corporate stakeholders to guide the organisation through mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestments, strategic investments, and complex corporate restructuring initiatives.
  • Lead headline M&A transactions across the region.
  • Take full ownership from structuring to closing.

About Our Client

The organisation is a major communications technology group with strong regional presence, supported by extensive network infrastructure and a portfolio that includes enterprise solutions, data centres, and digital platforms.

Job Description

  • Shape the legal strategy for complex M&A activities, ensuring structures and terms support long‑term business objectives.
  • Lead negotiations on key agreements-from preliminary term sheets to full transaction documentation-ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with commercial outcomes.
  • Oversee multi‑market legal due diligence, managing inputs from internal teams and external counsel to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory approvals, competition matters, governance requirements, and jurisdiction‑specific investment controls.
  • Act as a senior advisor to deal teams and leadership, offering pragmatic and commercially grounded counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
  • Coordinate with banks, advisers, counsel, and counterparties to facilitate smooth execution under demanding timelines.
  • Support internal governance processes, including preparing materials for senior management and board committees.
  • Assist with integration efforts and ongoing contractual obligations post‑completion.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of legal frameworks, templates, and internal processes for M&A matters.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant General Counsel should have:

  • A degree in Law from a recognised institution and professional legal qualifications with minimum 15 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally combining private practice and in‑house exposure with a focus on cross‑border M&A.
  • Deep technical expertise in corporate transactions, accompanied by strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Familiarity with regulatory environments and listing‑related requirements.
  • Clear communication style and the ability to provide decisive guidance in high‑pressure, time‑sensitive contexts.
  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to take on evolving responsibilities.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Flexible work arrangements designed to support balance and productivity.
  • A comprehensive suite of wellness, development, and mobility programmes.
  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative work environment in Singapore.



If you are a legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, apply now to become the Assistant General Counsel in this thriving technology driven communications organisation.

Contact
Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6948302
Phone number
+65 6416 9872

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
M&A - In House
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9872
Job Reference
JN-022026-6948302
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.