Legal Specialist - Corporate Governance and Compliance

About the Role

This position is based in Singapore, focusing on corporate secretarial, compliance, and governance duties for Alphabet's subsidiaries in the Asia Pacific region. You will offer critical support on legal and administrative tasks including corporate expansions, liquidations, mergers, and statutory compliances, while improving processes to ensure efficient management of legal matters. The role requires collaboration with multiple teams within the legal department, internal Google clients, and external parties, demanding excellent organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate expansion activities, liquidations, integrations, as well as governance and compliance for Alphabet subsidiaries across APAC.
• Coordinate and organize statutory meetings in line with local regulatory requirements, including preparation of documents, taking minutes, maintaining corporate records and databases, and making timely filings.
• Develop and introduce new process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring consistency with Alphabet’s policies and practices.
• Serve as a liaison for both internal and external stakeholders, prepare necessary legal documentation, and conduct training sessions.
• Manage corporate housekeeping including document tracking, signature routing, filing, data organization, and handling logistics such as certification and notarization.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or relevant equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of legal experience within law firms, government, or corporate legal departments.
• Preferred: Qualification as company secretary or paralegal with corporate law or M&A experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and analyze complex legal documentation systematically.
• Fluent communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational aptitude, with effective time management capabilities and keen attention to detail, managing multiple critical projects simultaneously.
• Self-driven, resilient with a positive outlook and the ability to adapt in uncertain or evolving situations.

Additional Information

Applicants must have current legal work authorization in Singapore as visa sponsorship will not be provided. Google is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment irrespective of race, gender, religion, or other protected statuses. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.