Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Role:

Contribute to the success of K2 Partnering Solutions Group and its subsidiaries in Singapore

(herein referred to as the “K2 Group”) through providing a professional in-house service as Senior

Legal Counsel. Undertake role as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with all requirements

for the K2 Group. Take ownership of legal and compliance across the K2 Group. Provide effective

support and guidance and day to day line management including professional supervision as

required of the Contracts Management, Legal & Compliance team.

Responsibilities

● Lead and maintain a Legal & Compliance function which is focussed, commercial and fit

for purpose for the needs of the K2 Group and its subsidiaries.

● Advise and support the Head of Region and Finance Director for APAC in developing and

ensuring adherence with Legal and Compliance risk mitigation strategies for the K2 Group

● Partner with the Leadership team in Singapore and the Executive Board on commercial

negotiations for the K2 Group

● Ensure appropriate service levels are maintained for the benefit of the business in relation

to Legal and Compliance support.

● Representing the K2 Group in relation to employment tribunal matters and lower court

claims relating to the business where possible.

● Promoting a culture of professional development and continuous improvement.

● Operate within a given budget and resources and uphold K2 Group and Global Policies

and guidelines, including Authorisation Matrices and Policies.

● Oversee regional Legal and Compliance Operations, including but not limited to HR

related compliance.

● Manage and oversee litigation register and engage external legal advisors in K2 Group.

● Responsibility for all K2 Group templates and ensuring those remain up to date and

compliant with legislative changes.

● Oversight of contract review processes ensuring that terms comply with Minimum Global

Standards.

● Ensure risk management objectives are met and K2 Group Leadership are aware and

conforming with those objectives.

● Credibility and influence as an ambassador for the K2 Group as Senior Legal Counsel

● and Company Secretary, internally and externally, able to operate successfully at senior

levels.

● Effective management of legal issues;

○ Effective delivery of Company Secretary requirements, duties and advisory service

○ Strong relationship management and client satisfaction;

○ A robust contractual framework for all contract documentation across the

organisation, including licensing, hires, commercial distribution, fundraising and

performing rights;

○ Strong employment law experience

○ Ability to lead a developing a Legal and Compliance function effectively in a fast

moving business area and supervise the team including any Legal Officers,

Compliance Officers and Contract Administration associates;

○ Sufficient experience of Company Secretarial role to manage compliance and

deliver an effective service across the Group companies.

● Undertake all duties as Company Secretary for the APAC operations under relevant local

law, including but not limited to:

● Keeping the registered Directors fully informed of their responsibilities

● Maintaining and managing centrally all information and documentation required for

the Company Secretarial function

● Acting as signatory for required legal documents the K2 Group where possible,

● Maintaining an up to date and informed service.

Requirements & Skills

● Advanced negotiation skills, able to work effectively to objectives with the personal

sensitivity to manage negotiations with a range of stakeholders, including business

leaders, and senior management and K2 staff

● Strong employment law experience, particularly within APAC jurisdictions, with the ability

to advise on complex employment law issues, including contracts, disputes, and

compliance matters.

● Experience and understanding of commercial considerations and drive to obtain best

outcome for the K2

● Ability to effectively manage risks while maximising commercial opportunities and ability

to grasp complex situations and get up to speed quickly on current projects and practices

Leadership.

● Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in India and/or another jurisdiction.

● Post Qualification Experience of at least 5-10 years in services industry in a similar

capacity.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities

that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties

and responsibilities at any time.

K2 Partnering Solutions is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers

qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin,

marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.