This role is hired under Mandai X, the growth accelerator and venture building arm of Mandai Wildlife Group.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

We live in a world where the delicate balance with nature has been disrupted. Reversing this trend will require a global effort of unprecedented speed and scale.

An impossible task alone.

Which is why we challenge ourselves to reach 1 billion consumers, as potential for change can only happen when many come together.

And this is where Mandai X can make a difference. Working to influence changes in attitudes, decisions and behaviours.

Leveraging over 50 years of experience in inspiring people to value and protect nature as part of the Mandai Wildlife Group, our efforts will spark, catalyse and accelerate innovative ventures in completely new domains to drive growth and impact beyond boundaries. Eliminating the well-entrenched trade-offs faced between commercial, human and the planet’s wellbeing; and blending everything together so that these usual conflicts faced are aligned.

We will redefine what a better life means; and unleash humanity’s collective power to make this change through impactful ventures that enable and empower individuals and companies with everyday choices that not only help them, but also make the world a better place at the same time.

Welcome to Mandai X.

Lead, Legal Commercial and IP
Role Overview

As Lead, Legal Commercial and IP counsel supporting Mandai X, you will provide legal advice and hands-on support across Mandai X initiatives, ensuring that contracts, partnerships and operational activities are structured appropriately and comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

• collaboration agreements,

• strategic partnership agreements, consultancy agreements,

• Procurement/ agreements

• service agreements,and sponsorship agreements.

• IP – related agreements (eg. Licensing, usage rights, transfer)

• Ensure contracts are structured clearly, accurately and efficiently while protecting the organisation’s interests.

• Maintain and improve standard contract templates, including NDAs, service agreements, procurement agreements and employment templates.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide sound and practical legal advice on contractual, operational and commercial matters.
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks, and recommend pragmatic solutions that support business objectives.
• Work closely with business units and internal teams to resolve legal issues arising from contracts, strategic partnerships and operational activities.

• Ensure Mandai X activities operate in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may impact the organisation and advise leadership accordingly.
• Support implementation of appropriate risk management and compliance practices.

• Provide legal support on corporate documentation and governance matters where required.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate legal records and corporate documentation across Mandai X entities including working with external company secretary on compliance with Companies Act and applicable regulations, where needed.
• Work closely with MWG Legal to ensure alignment with corporate governance practices.

Job Requirements
Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Law from a reputable institution.

• Qualified to practice law in Singapore (or eligible to be admitted to the Singapore Bar).

• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law.

• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.

• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of legal experience (private practice and/or in-house).

• Proven experience in commercial contracts and business transactions.

• Experience advising on strategic partnerships and operational legal matters.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Exposure to IP, technology or regulated industries is advantageous.

Good to Have

• Experience in tourism, sustainability, conservation, media/IP or digital platforms.

• Experience in cross-border or multi-stakeholder environments.

• Experience in dynamic or innovation-driven organisations.