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.
Job Title:Legal Manager
Client Location:Singapore
Working Days/Hours:Monday-Friday/either 9:00 AM 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM 5:00 PM SGT
Contract Type:Part-Time Contract
Monthly Compensation:USD 600-1100
Role Overview
Our company is representing afast-growing, service-based businessthat is seeking a commercially mindedLegal Managerto build and manage its internal legal function. This role is ideal for someone comfortable working independently, setting up legal foundations from scratch, and providing pragmatic, business-first legal advice in a startup environment.
You will work closely with founders and senior stakeholders, balancing legal risk management with speed, flexibility, and commercial practicality.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle Management
- Design, draft, review, and manage commercial agreements including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
- Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, amendments, and renewals.
- Ensure contracts are aligned with a consulting and services-based business model.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Establish and maintain basic corporate secretarial and governance standards.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with Singapore's Companies Act and related statutory requirements.
- Support board, shareholder, and corporate governance matters as required.
Risk Mitigation & Legal Advisory
- Identify and assess legal and commercial risks in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Provide practical, commercially aware legal advice to internal stakeholders.
- Balance legal rigor with business velocity to enable informed and timely decision-making.
Regulatory & External Counsel Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for external legal counsel.
- Manage outsourced legal work efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Ensure intellectual property (IP) is properly protected, documented, and maintained.
Must-Haves
- 35 years of legal experience, either in a law firm or in-house role.
- Strong working knowledge of Singapore law, particularly commercial contracting.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
- Comfortable operating in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Ability to work independently and build legal processes from the ground up.
- High ownership mindset, adaptability, and sound judgment.
Great-to-Have
- Prior experience supporting service-based, consulting, or technology businesses.
- Experience working closely with founders or senior leadership.
- Exposure to scaling or early-stage companies.
