- Outram Central Region (Singapore) Singapore
Kerja Sepenuh Masa Senior Group Legal Counsel (Life Insurance), Gaji tinggi SGD 20,000 di KAIROS GLOBAL SEARCH PTE. LTD. Central Region (Singapore) - Maukerja
Senior Group Legal Counsel (Life Insurance)
KAIROS GLOBAL SEARCH PTE. LTD.
Kongsi
Simpan
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Penerangan Kerja
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Our Client:
Our client is a leading organisation within the
Life Insurance industry
and is seeking an experienced
Senior Group Legal Counsel
who will be required to act as the lead in-house legal partner and primary legal advisor to Group Management and business units. This person will build the legal function from the ground up, with a strong priority on life insurance. He/She will provide proactive, commercially attuned legal support across the Group’s operations in multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Legal Function Build & Framework
Design and maintain comprehensive legal SOPs, playbooks, templates, and engagement protocols.
Standardise legal processes, risk escalation, and high-quality legal delivery across the Group.
Establish clear protocols for non-standard documents, trust deeds, referral partner agreements, and high-risk clients in Fiduciary & Insurance.
2. Life Insurance & Insurance Advisory
Act as principal legal advisor on life insurance matters, including product, distribution, conduct, and regulatory requirements.
Support insurance broking, policy wordings, client engagement letters, reinsurance, and distribution arrangements.
Advise on high-risk clients and complex insurance regulatory issues.
3. Legal Advisory & Group Policy Governance
Provide commercially sound legal counsel to Senior Management and all business units: Insurance Broking, Trust, Family Office, Wealth Planning Advisory, EAM, etc.
Review and advise on changes to internal “House Policies” to ensure legal soundness and consistency.
Prepare legal opinions, board papers, and briefing notes for senior stakeholders.
4. Commercial Contracts & Transactional Support
Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements.
Cover trust deeds, fiduciary documentation, referral partner agreements, distribution arrangements, reinsurance treaties, vendor contracts, outsourcing agreements, client engagement letters, and policy wordings.
5. Regulatory Compliance, Licensing & Risk Management
Monitor, interpret, and implement evolving laws across Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Switzerland, and potentially Thailand and Malaysia.
Liaise with regulators such as MAS and manage supervisory enquiries, licensing, thematic reviews, and inspections.
Identify structural legal risks, provide risk assessments, and devise mitigation frameworks.
6. Claims, Disputes & External Counsel Management
Own contentious matters, including disputed claims, escalated customer complaints, and potential litigation.
Direct and manage external counsel in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediation, and specialised advice.
Ensure cost-efficient, high-quality representation.
7. Cross-Functional Business Partnering
Partner closely with Business Units, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and HR.
Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business recommendations.
Support new initiatives, market expansion, and service launches.
8. Data Protection Support
Support the Group’s Data Protection Officer in reviewing, drafting, and preparing group-wide data protection and privacy policies.
Monitor privacy law developments across relevant jurisdictions and advise on compliance measures.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or above in Law, with admission as a solicitor or barrister in Singapore.
At least 8-12 years’ post-qualification experience gained in leading law firms and/or reputable financial institutions, with substantial exposure to life insurance or broader insurance regulatory work.
Sound knowledge of Singapore insurance law and regulation, including product, distribution and conduct requirements applicable to life insurers, with an understanding of the regulatory landscape in other key jurisdictions being a distinct advantage.
Able to build legal frameworks and processes from the ground up.
Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial contracts, regulatory matters and contentious issues in a highly regulated environment.
Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and the ability to exercise independent judgement under pressure.
EA Licence No: 23S1615
Headquartered in Singapore, Kairos Global Search is Singapore's leading executive search firm that focuses on mid to senior level searches across the globe. Our consulting team originates from
Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Australia, and America
, and we provide talent solutions to many of the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Our capacity to consistently deliver top-notch services to our clients hinges on trust, expertise in the market, enduring relationships, and a comprehensive comprehension of their business.
Our client is a leading organisation within the
Life Insurance industry
and is seeking an experienced
Senior Group Legal Counsel
who will be required to act as the lead in-house legal partner and primary legal advisor to Group Management and business units. This person will build the legal function from the ground up, with a strong priority on life insurance. He/She will provide proactive, commercially attuned legal support across the Group’s operations in multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Legal Function Build & Framework
Design and maintain comprehensive legal SOPs, playbooks, templates, and engagement protocols.
Standardise legal processes, risk escalation, and high-quality legal delivery across the Group.
Establish clear protocols for non-standard documents, trust deeds, referral partner agreements, and high-risk clients in Fiduciary & Insurance.
2. Life Insurance & Insurance Advisory
Act as principal legal advisor on life insurance matters, including product, distribution, conduct, and regulatory requirements.
Support insurance broking, policy wordings, client engagement letters, reinsurance, and distribution arrangements.
Advise on high-risk clients and complex insurance regulatory issues.
3. Legal Advisory & Group Policy Governance
Provide commercially sound legal counsel to Senior Management and all business units: Insurance Broking, Trust, Family Office, Wealth Planning Advisory, EAM, etc.
Review and advise on changes to internal “House Policies” to ensure legal soundness and consistency.
Prepare legal opinions, board papers, and briefing notes for senior stakeholders.
4. Commercial Contracts & Transactional Support
Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements.
Cover trust deeds, fiduciary documentation, referral partner agreements, distribution arrangements, reinsurance treaties, vendor contracts, outsourcing agreements, client engagement letters, and policy wordings.
5. Regulatory Compliance, Licensing & Risk Management
Monitor, interpret, and implement evolving laws across Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Switzerland, and potentially Thailand and Malaysia.
Liaise with regulators such as MAS and manage supervisory enquiries, licensing, thematic reviews, and inspections.
Identify structural legal risks, provide risk assessments, and devise mitigation frameworks.
6. Claims, Disputes & External Counsel Management
Own contentious matters, including disputed claims, escalated customer complaints, and potential litigation.
Direct and manage external counsel in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediation, and specialised advice.
Ensure cost-efficient, high-quality representation.
7. Cross-Functional Business Partnering
Partner closely with Business Units, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and HR.
Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business recommendations.
Support new initiatives, market expansion, and service launches.
8. Data Protection Support
Support the Group’s Data Protection Officer in reviewing, drafting, and preparing group-wide data protection and privacy policies.
Monitor privacy law developments across relevant jurisdictions and advise on compliance measures.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or above in Law, with admission as a solicitor or barrister in Singapore.
At least 8-12 years’ post-qualification experience gained in leading law firms and/or reputable financial institutions, with substantial exposure to life insurance or broader insurance regulatory work.
Sound knowledge of Singapore insurance law and regulation, including product, distribution and conduct requirements applicable to life insurers, with an understanding of the regulatory landscape in other key jurisdictions being a distinct advantage.
Able to build legal frameworks and processes from the ground up.
Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial contracts, regulatory matters and contentious issues in a highly regulated environment.
Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and the ability to exercise independent judgement under pressure.
EA Licence No: 23S1615
Headquartered in Singapore, Kairos Global Search is Singapore's leading executive search firm that focuses on mid to senior level searches across the globe. Our consulting team originates from
Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Australia, and America
, and we provide talent solutions to many of the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Our capacity to consistently deliver top-notch services to our clients hinges on trust, expertise in the market, enduring relationships, and a comprehensive comprehension of their business.
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