Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover)

About the role The Legal Counsel provides practical legal support to the business by drafting and negotiating commercial and financial agreements, advising on legal risks, supporting key corporate transactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the role helps protect the company's interests while enabling business objectives and growth. Responsibilities: • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial and financial agreements that enable efficient execution and support of the Company’s business model, including non-disclosure agreements, procurement contracts, key commercial sales contracts, joint development agreements, loan agreements and involvement in the key major transactions that the company embarks on from time to time. • Assist the Company in compliance with its internal policies and risk management goals. • Respond promptly and effectively to legal requests from various departments, including sales, finance, human resources, procurement and other internal clients, and advise on recommended courses of action and legal risks. Requirement: • Law degree or Juris Doctor from a recognised and accredited institution with strong academic credentials. • Experience supporting multinational or cross-border business operations would be advantageous. • At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, with demonstrated success in commercial legal practice. Prior in-house legal experience would be an advantage; preference for a part of this experience to be in-house. • Experience advising clients on complex commercial transactions. • Excellent interpersonal skills, business judgment and strategic thinking, superior work ethic, dynamic and highly team-oriented, and able to work efficiently with cross-functional teams and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure. • Flexible and willing to handle a wide range of legal matters while working effectively with diverse stakeholders. • Able to present innovative, original solutions and to act as a strategic thinker. • Responsive and follows through on commitments. • Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in another Asian language (eg. Mandarin) will be advantageous where required to support regional business and stakeholder interactions. • Maternity cover for 4 to 6 months. • Expected Start Date: Dec 2026/ Jan 2027.

About The Company UTAC Group ("UTAC Holdings and subsidiaries") is one of the leading independent providers of semiconductor assembly and testing services for a broad range of integrated circuits including mixed-signal, analog and memory. The Group offers a full range of package and test development, engineering and manufacturing services and solutions to a worldwide customer base, comprising leading integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), fabless companies and wafer foundries. UTAC Group operates manufacturing facilities in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and China in addition to its global sales network.

Equal Opportunity & Fair Workplace UTAC Group is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retalisation. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experieince, and business needs, in compliance with applicable local laws. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against employees or job applicants, and we are dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment for all. UTAC Group proudly supports the Singapore Employers' Pledge of Fair Employment Practices.