LEGAL / COMMERCIAL / RISK
Job Description
Initial 6 months contract
Reporting into the Head of Legal, APAC based in Singapore, the role will be part of the legal team which advises business stakeholders on a broad range of legal matters. The successful candidate will take a lead role in providing legal advice to the Singapore business, manage Singapore legal team, and support related FEED/EPC projects within Singapore.
Key Responsibilities
· Draft, review and negotiate broad range commercial agreements related to the FEED/EPC domain
· Advise business stakeholders on FEED/EPC project bids, risk, and other related matters.
· Advise stakeholders on possible legal risk and provide mitigation strategies
· Manage any litigation or contentious matters across the region.
· Ensure compliance to company’s policies and regulatory requirements
· Assist in the drafting of policies, guidelines, legal templates, and other documents to ensure best practices.
· Coordinate and liaise directly with external counsels
· Prepare and implement any corporate policies or procedures
Key Requirements
· LLB/LLM qualification with 3-7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
· Bar qualification from a Commonwealth jurisdiction, with a preference for Singapore.
· Relevant in-house experience in EPC, utilities, power, or infrastructure, and/or experience in a law firm specializing in construction or projects is advantageous but not mandatory.
· Experience in project execution and dispute resolution is preferred.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also operating independently in a fast-paced environment.
· Prior experience in a multinational environment is beneficial
- To excel in this role, you will need to be collaborative, self-reliant, proactive, and capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.