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Legal Practitioner Jobs in Singapore, Singapore at Management Development Institute of Singapore
Title: Legal Practitioner
Company: Management Development Institute of Singapore
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Work closely with in house Legal Director and other internal stakeholders on assigned legal, corporate governance, and compliance matters.
· Prepare and review legal and corporate secretarial documents such as resolutions, minutes, agreements, correspondence, and routine filings.
· Assist in maintaining and updating statutory registers and corporate records in accordance with ACRA and other regulatory requirements.
· Support annual return filings, board/committee meeting preparations, and other corporate secretarial processes.
· Conduct legal and regulatory research on education sector requirements, corporate governance, contracts, and compliance matters; prepare written briefs or summaries.
· Assist in fact-checking, gathering information, and coordinating with internal departments for legal or governance matters.
· Organize, maintain, and retrieve legal files, corporate documents, agreements, and confidential records.
· Provide administrative support for hearings, meetings, and internal reviews when required.
· Track and maintain proper documentation of work processes, timelines, and billable or project hours where applicable.
· Perform other legal and corporate secretarial duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
. Candidates must be qualified to practice law in Singapore and admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Good understanding of legal terminology, corporate secretarial practices, and ACRA requirements.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with corporate secretarial software is an advantage.
