Our client is a well-established player in the building and construction industry and is looking for a Legal Manager / Legal Counsel to provide legal support across construction projects, commercial transactions, and corporate matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on construction, commercial, and corporate matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction and commercial contracts, including Main Contracts, Subcontracts, Consultancy Agreements, Supply Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and Joint Venture Agreements.
- Advise project teams on contractual obligations, variations, Extension of Time (EOT), claims, disputes, defects, and payment matters.
- Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage contractual claims, arbitration, adjudication, litigation, and external legal counsel where required.
- Support tender reviews and contract negotiations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
- Conduct legal awareness training and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in the building construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or EPC industry.
- Strong knowledge of construction law, contract law, and commercial legal matters.
- Experience reviewing and negotiating construction contracts such as FIDIC, PSSCOC, SIA, NEC, JCT, or other standard forms.
- Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, claims, dispute resolution, and risk management.
- Experience supporting large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with arbitration, adjudication, and construction-related disputes.
- Qualification to practise law in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction will be an advantage.
How to Apply
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EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd
EA Licence No.: 25C2918
EA Registration No.: R1551092 - Khoo Yan Jie
