Cosmostar Singapore
Legal & Compliance Manager
(Based at Corporate HQ, Singapore)
Overview As the Company’s primary legal counsel, the Legal & Compliance Manager will oversee all legal and regulatory matters across our global operations, including Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure the Company operates within legal boundaries while upholding a high standard of ethical conduct.
Roles and Responsibilities
Advise senior management and internal stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory changes, and the legal implications of business decision
Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations
Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements with customers, vendors, suppliers, partners, and employees across multiple jurisdictions
Oversee and maintain contract management systems and databases
Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., PDPA, GDPR), anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and other applicable regulations
Monitor, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across all business activities
Handle internal investigations and respond to compliance breaches, regulatory inquiries, or litigation matters
Drive legal due diligence for corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including regulatory and compliance review
Manage relationships with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders
Provide legal support for corporate secretarial matters, board meetings, and corporate exercises
Prepare regular legal and compliance reports for leadership
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); admission to practice in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction is preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a legal or compliance role, ideally within a multinational or manufacturing environment, supervising/ managing experience
Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory compliance, and legal operations in a manufacturing or B2B environment
Prior experience handling cross-border transactions and coordinating with overseas subsidiaries or stakeholders
Proficient in English and Chinese (spoken and written) to support cross-border operations and review documents in both languages
Technologically proficient, with the ability to manage centralised contract systems, track key agreements and terms, utilise virtual data rooms (VDRs) or similar platforms, and assess digital tools to enhance legal operations
Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of providing pragmatic legal solutions to support business growth
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Overview As the Company’s primary legal counsel, the Legal & Compliance Manager will oversee all legal and regulatory matters across our global operations, including Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure the Company operates within legal boundaries while upholding a high standard of ethical conduct.
Roles and Responsibilities
Advise senior management and internal stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory changes, and the legal implications of business decision
Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations
Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements with customers, vendors, suppliers, partners, and employees across multiple jurisdictions
Oversee and maintain contract management systems and databases
Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., PDPA, GDPR), anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and other applicable regulations
Monitor, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across all business activities
Handle internal investigations and respond to compliance breaches, regulatory inquiries, or litigation matters
Drive legal due diligence for corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including regulatory and compliance review
Manage relationships with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders
Provide legal support for corporate secretarial matters, board meetings, and corporate exercises
Prepare regular legal and compliance reports for leadership
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); admission to practice in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction is preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a legal or compliance role, ideally within a multinational or manufacturing environment, supervising/ managing experience
Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory compliance, and legal operations in a manufacturing or B2B environment
Prior experience handling cross-border transactions and coordinating with overseas subsidiaries or stakeholders
Proficient in English and Chinese (spoken and written) to support cross-border operations and review documents in both languages
Technologically proficient, with the ability to manage centralised contract systems, track key agreements and terms, utilise virtual data rooms (VDRs) or similar platforms, and assess digital tools to enhance legal operations
Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of providing pragmatic legal solutions to support business growth
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