Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Singapore, Singapore at AEM
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: AEM
Location: Singapore, Singapore
AEM Holdings Ltd. (SGX: AWX) is a Singapore-headquartered global leader in semiconductor and electronics test innovation, listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange. With over 2,200 professionals across R&D and manufacturing sites in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Finland, France, South Korea, and the United States, AEM delivers comprehensive test solutions — spanning system-level, wafer-level, burn-in, and advanced packaging test — to the world's leading semiconductor and AI/HPC companies. Driven by its vision of a Zero Failure World, AEM continues to grow as a trusted partner in next-generation silicon test innovation.
About the Role
AEM is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the General Counsel in a listed-company, international business environment. This role is focused on commercial contracting and advisory work, with exposure to governance, intellectual property and legal operations. It is a high-trust role suited for lawyer who is organised, commercially minded and able to operate independently.
Responsibilities
Commercial Contracting and Advisory
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, supply, service and related contracts)
- Provide clear, practical and risk-based legal advice
- Manage contract lifecycle end-to-end
- Escalate higher-risk or non-routine matters appropriately
Governance and Corporate Secretariat
- Maintain governance records including board and shareholder documentation
- Coordinate with corporate secretarial providers across jurisdictions
- Support statutory compliance and listed-company requirements
- Maintain governance trackers and approval records
Intellectual Property
- Support administration of the Group’s IP portfolio
- Coordinate filings, renewals and portfolio updates with external counsel
- Maintain IP records and track key deadlines
- Escalate risks and key considerations
Legal Operations
- Maintain legal trackers across contracts, entities, IP and approvals
- Improve legal processes, templates and playbooks
- Support development of a scalable and well-controlled legal function
Investigations and Compliance
- Support internal investigations and fact-finding
- Identify legal and compliance risks and support mitigation actions
- Contribute to compliance initiatives, policies and training
Qualifications
- ~5 years PQE; law firm training preferred
- Qualified in a relevant jurisdiction
- Strong drafting skills and commercial judgment
- Able to work independently in a lean environment
- Organised and able to manage multiple workstreams
