Legal Executive Assistant / Secretary – 12‑Month Rolling Contract

About the role

This 12‑month rolling contract provides executive‑level support to the General Counsel and the legal team of a world‑renowned French luxury group in Singapore. You will ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations of a fast‑paced legal department, handling documentation, scheduling and liaison tasks across the APAC region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to the General Counsel and up to two lawyers, managing correspondence, calendars and meeting logistics.
• Coordinate legal workshops, internal events and cross‑functional meetings, handling venue, catering and technical arrangements.
• Maintain and digitise high‑volume legal documentation, prepare binders and ensure an organised physical and electronic filing system.
• Assist with vendor creation, external counsel billing and other administrative finance tasks.
• Oversee contract administration, including tracking, filing and basic review of agreements.
• Support corporate secretarial duties such as board documentation and statutory filings.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a legal support role within a law firm or in‑house legal department of a multinational corporation.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage large volumes of paperwork.
• Strong judgment, discretion and the capacity to interact professionally with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; multilingual ability is a plus.

Required skills

• Understanding of basic legal documentation and contract formation.
• Familiarity with corporate secretarial processes.
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).