Corporate Counsel

About the role

StarHub is hiring a Corporate Counsel for its Legal & Secretariat Department. The role provides comprehensive legal support to the StarHub Group across its operations and business functions, covering commercial transactions, technology and telecom contracting, tender bids and regulatory compliance. It works closely with internal stakeholders to drive business outcomes while meeting legal, policy and risk requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal guidance to business and operational teams, especially the Enterprise Division
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and corporate contracts, including technology procurement and licensing (SaaS and cloud services), sales and tender contracts, vendor procurement, managed services and outsourcing agreements
• Manage litigation and support internal initiatives such as template reviews, policy updates and training
• Assist in managing external counsel and provide regulatory responses where required

Required profile

• Admitted to the Singapore bar with a LL.B. (Hons) from a reputable university (Singapore, UK or Australia)
• 6 to 8 years of post-qualification experience, with a strong grounding in commercial or corporate law
• Experience in commercial/corporate law, telecommunications/technology law, or media/entertainment law is highly valued
• Prior in-house experience in information communications, technology or media is an advantage
• People management experience, such as supervising or mentoring junior lawyers, is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, balancing legal risks with commercial objectives
• Proven track record in litigation or dispute resolution
• Analytical, pragmatic and solution-oriented, with strong attention to detail
• Reliable, self-motivated team player able to work independently under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Responsive and articulate, with excellent stakeholder management skills