Legal Counsel (Shipyard Business)
Our client is one of the largest shipyard businesses in the world, and are looking for a Legal Counsel based in Singapore.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing legal advice and support to Singapore and regional operations
- Advising a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters / projects
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal and transactional documentation such as newbuilding contracts, conversion contracts, repair contracts, recycling and module fabrication contracts, joint venture agreements, leases, vendor and commercial contracts
- Advising on regulatory and compliance matters
- Applying for and maintaining relevant permits and licences where required
- Co-ordinating with the corporate secretarial team on matters such as, preparing board papers, resolutions
- Engaging and liaising with governmental authorities where required and
- Engaging and managing external lawyers where required
Key Requirements:
- Law degree from a reputable university, with 8-12 years PQE
- Experience in shipyards, maritime, engineering, Manufacturing, procurement, fabrication, tax, employment and labor law, real estate, intellectual property, commercial and corporate law
- Experience in regulatory compliance e.g. anti-corruption, environmental regulations, permits and licences
- Able to work independently.
- Overseas experience a plus.
