JASREEN SINGH
General Counsel
Singapore
Summary
Senior executive with 16 years+ of experience, including nearly 11 years in the ASEAN region. A person with business acumen and solution-building talent. Expert negotiator and problem-solver in a multi-cultural environment .Substantive experience in project contract negotiations, licensing & regulatory compliance and dispute resolution matters in ASEAN, Australia and Middle East. Regularly recognized for exceptional judgment, discretion and integrity. Acknowledged by senior leadership, subordinates and peers for determination and ability to manage the dynamics of a culturally diverse working environment – a diversity in work champion. A regular speaker at various industry conferences and seminars.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Group General Counsel & Board Secretary
Design WorldWide Partnership
06.2018 - Current
- Overall responsible for legal & compliance portfolio of 10 countries (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia)
- Provide strategic legal inputs on all projects and transactions
- Supervise legal, compliance, internal audit, risk management and company secretary department
- Manage litigation and arbitration matters globally
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements globally
- Act as Board Secretary and work collaboratively with other members of executive leadership
- Provide counsel regarding human resources, employment, benefits, and labor issues in various jurisdictions
- Advise different offices on general ethic issues and ensure each unit is aligned to ethics and compliance program
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Led merger and acquisition due diligence investigations and handled integration legal aspects.
- Achieved successful outcomes in legal matters by employing strong business acumen and exceptional level of common sense.
- Negotiated settlement of disputes equivalent to USD 1.5 Million with positive outcome.
- Handle negotiations with insurance service providers and manage any disputes and claims in collaboration with insurers.
Senior Legal Counsel
Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited Thailand
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal terms and conditions of Hotel Management Agreements, Franchisee Agreements and Construction contracts
- Advice on negotiations related to MOU and new venture agreements
- Handling corporate secretarial matters for the company and 47 subsidiaries
- Prepare documents for statutory filing in compliance with related laws and SET/SEC rules and regulations
- Assist in listing (IPO) of the company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
- In conjunction with finance and accounting team, oversee management and upkeep of all required company-related insurances across the company and its subsidiaries
- Drafting and implementing Group’s legal and compliance policies.
Mom on Duty
Self
09.2016 - 10.2017
- I was on maternity break, however, was acting as of-counsel to certain Telecom, Media and IT Companies; and Law Firms in India, Myanmar, Lao PDR and Thailand in (i) drafting of sample contracts related to telecommunication and IT sector, (ii) drafting of company policies, (iii) assistance in secretarial documentation, and (iv) providing training to staff on basic legal aspects in commercial transactions.
Head of Legal and Compliance/Chief Compliance Officer
Vimplecom Co., Ltd Lao PDR
07.2011 - 08.2016
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues.
- Assisted Company in drafting and finalizing its Master License and participated with Government of Lao PDR to amend the Master Agreement.
- Widespread involvement with legal matters related to M&A, IP, data privacy and employment.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with vendors, distributors and customers.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Advocate
The High Court of Judicature
New Delhi
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters and briefs.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
Advocate
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Chandigarh
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Handling client relations, counseling and legal opinion
- Attending and representing clients in Courts.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Revised and finalized letters and briefs.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Teaching assistant/Junior faculty
Symbiosis International University
04.2007 - 09.2009
- Arranging practical training visits for students(b) taking up remedial teaching classes for subjects such as IPC, Labor laws and Indian contract act
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Supported positive educational and behavioral practices.
- Developed educational plans with students to build skills required to pursue academic and career interests.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Advocate
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Chandigarh
07.2006 - 03.2007
- Assisting seniors in variety of legal matters in courts, including writs, civil matters and service matters.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Education
LL.B - Legal Studies
University of Pune (Symbiosis Law College)
Pune 07.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Social Science
University Of Pune 06.2001 - 06.2003
Skills
Corporate law
Commercial litigation experience
Dispute arbitration
Settlement and Negotiations
Litigation
Real Estate
M&A
Intellectual Property
Regulatory and Licensing
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Timeline
Group General Counsel & Board Secretary
Design WorldWide Partnership
06.2018 - Current
Senior Legal Counsel
Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited Thailand
10.2017 - 05.2018
Mom on Duty
Self
09.2016 - 10.2017
Head of Legal and Compliance/Chief Compliance Officer
Vimplecom Co., Ltd Lao PDR
07.2011 - 08.2016
Advocate
The High Court of Judicature
07.2011 - 07.2012
Advocate
Punjab and Haryana High Court
04.2010 - 06.2011
Teaching assistant/Junior faculty
Symbiosis International University
04.2007 - 09.2009
Advocate
Punjab and Haryana High Court
07.2006 - 03.2007
LL.B - Legal Studies
University of Pune (Symbiosis Law College)
07.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Social Science
06.2001 - 06.2003