Legal Manager - #1099431

The Legal Manager is responsible for overseeing all legal matters within Zouk Group and acts as an advisor to protect the organisation’s interests. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advice on regulatory compliance and manage the various licenses held by the Group.
• Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies across the Group’s operations.
• Oversee and coordinate with external lawyers to manage complex legal matters.  
• Manage the Group’s Intellectual Property portfolio, including registering, renewing trade marks and enforcement if necessary. 
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Provide advice on employment related matters
• Provide advice on mergers and acquisitions
• Provide advice on the Group’s franchising and licensing businesses
• Manage litigation if necessary
• To act as the Group’s Data Protection Officer
• Providing guidance and training to business units to understand legal risks
• Managing corporate secretarial service providers
• Other ad-hoc duties

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must be admitted to the Singapore Bar
• At least 5 years of relevant experience (5+ PQE), 2 of which should be spent as in-house counsel
• Skilled in corporate and commercial law
• Experience in commercial contracts, M&A, corporate law, franchising and licensing, intellectual property law, employment law
• Familiarity with laws of the US, Japan, and the APAC region is a plus
• Familiarity with the F&B, nightlife and entertainment industry is a plus
• Data Protection Certification is a plus