Paralegal, Corporate Governance & Legal Operations APAC

About Ingredion:

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Location: Singapore

Workplace type: Hybrid

As a Paralegal – Corporate Governance & Legal Operations, APAC, you will provide operational and administrative support for corporate governance and legal operations across APAC and PureCircle entities. Working closely with the Manager, Legal Operations APAC, the role focuses on accurate execution, disciplined record keeping, and adherence to established legal processes, enabling the APAC legal team to operate efficiently, compliantly, and at scale.  

What you will do:

• Corporate Governance Support (All entities in APAC)
  • Prepare routine corporate governance documentation using approved templates and with guidance from the Manager, Legal Operations APAC, including:
    • Board and shareholder resolutions
    • Written consents and minutes
    • Powers of attorney
  • Maintain affiliate minute books, statutory registers, and entity records in physical and electronic form.
  • Assist with entity housekeeping activities, including incorporations, restructurings, and dissolutions, in coordination with the Manager, Legal Operations APAC and in‑house counsel.
  • Support coordination with external company secretaries and local counsel to facilitate filings and respond to information requests.
  • Assist with signature coordination, notarisation, legalisation, and apostille processes where required.

• Legal Operations & Systems support
  • Maintain and update the entity management system, ensuring accurate records of entity details, directors, officers, and shareholders, in line with Legal Operations standards and priorities.
  • Support the roll‑out and administration of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, including document hygiene and basic data updates.
  • Maintain centralised legal repositories, templates, trackers, and filing systems.
  • Assist with data collection and basic reporting for corporate governance and legal operations activities.

• Finance, Tax & Vendor Administration
  • Support Finance, Treasury and Tax teams led projects, including review of intercompany agreements based on templates approved by Tax.
  • Assist with onboarding external legal vendors, including administration of engagement letters and related documentation.
  • Support legal budget tracking and basic reporting as requested by the Manager, Legal Operations APAC.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• 2–4 years’ experience in a paralegal or legal administration role, preferably in an in‑house legal team or law firm.
• Exposure to corporate governance, entity management, or legal administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal systems or CLM tools is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Who you are:

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and follow‑ups reliably.
• Comfortable working with guidance and within established procedures, with clear escalation of issues.
• Professional handling of confidential and sensitive information.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally (add/remove depending on role) 
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired

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Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

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