Legal Manager

Company Description

kuubiik is a global consulting company headquartered in Singapore with a strong presence across over 150 countries. Specializing in outsourcing and project-based business solutions, kuubiik supports various business functions for renowned clients, including Google, TikTok, HP, and others. Backed by a diverse and professional team from regions including Asia, Europe, and the Americas, kuubiik provides flexible outsourcing services tailored to client needs, offering both hourly and full-time/part-time models. This approach makes kuubiik a trusted partner for organizations worldwide.

Client Location: Singapore

Timezone: SGT

Role Type: part-time, 9 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm

Monthly Salary: USD 1,000

Role Overview

One of our clients is seeking a commercially mindedLegal Counselto build and manage the legal function for a fast-growing, service-based business. The ideal for someone who is comfortable operating independently, setting up legal foundations, and providing pragmatic legal guidance in a high-growth startup environment. You will work closely with founders and senior stakeholders, balancing strong legal risk management with the need for speed and commercial practicality.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Design, draft, review, and manageMaster Service Agreements (MSAs),Statements of Work (SOWs), andNon-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)tailored to a consulting and services-based business model
• Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, and renewal processes

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintaincorporate secretarial standards
• Ensure ongoing compliance withSingapore's Companies Actand related statutory requirements
• Support board, shareholder, and corporate governance matters as needed

Risk Mitigation & Legal Advisory

• Identify and assess potentiallegal and commercial risksin a fast-paced startup environment
• Providepractical, commercially-aware legal adviceto internal stakeholders
• Balance legal rigour with business velocity, enabling informed decision-making

Regulatory & External Counsel Management

• Act as the primary point of contact forexternal legal counsel
• Manage outsourced legal work efficiently and cost-effectively
• Ensure allintellectual property (IP)is properly protected, documented, and maintained

Must-Have Qualifications

• 35 years of legal experience, either in a law firm or in-house role
• Strong working knowledge ofSingapore law, particularly commercial contracting
• Proven experience drafting and negotiatingcommercial agreements
• Strongcommercial acumen, with the ability to balance legal perfection against business needs
• Comfortable operating in astartup or high-growth environment
• Ability to work independently and build legal processes from scratch
• High ownership mentality and adaptability