Legal Counsel (Corporate Commercial)

About the role

AIA Singapore is looking for a Legal Counsel (Corporate Commercial) to support the Senior Legal Counsel in handling the legal matters of the AIA Singapore group and to ensure robust risk management. The primary focus is providing legal advice and support on general corporate and commercial matters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on business and operational activities, mainly in insurance, products, distribution, healthcare, reinsurance, agency recruitment, events and training, claims, data protection, regulatory compliance, disputes and general corporate commercial matters, including instructing and managing external counsel as appropriate; this includes drafting, reviewing and negotiating documents (about 60% of the role).
• Support the exploration, assessment and implementation of legal technology, digitalisation and AI for the Legal Division (about 30%).
• Carry out other duties assigned from time to time, including new business initiatives and transactions (about 10%).

Required profile

• Law degree from a recognised university and 2-5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Admitted to the Singapore Bar and of good standing.
• Creative, analytical and organised problem solver with strong organisational skills.
• Driven team player with strong self-motivation, effective communicator and collaborator with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced and complex environment, quick learner and adaptable.