legal Counsel

Reporting into the Head of Legal, 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 the Singapore legal team, and support related FEED/EPC projects within Singapore.

Duties & Responsibilities

. Draft, review, and negotiate a comprehensive range of commercial agreements within the FEED/EPC domain.

. Advise business stakeholders on FEED/EPC project bids, associated risks, and other pertinent matters.

. Collaborate closely with the project team to facilitate effective project execution.

. Provide insights on potential legal risks to stakeholders and recommend mitigation strategies.

. Manage litigation and contentious matters across the region.

. Ensure compliance with the company's policies and regulatory requirements.

. Assist in the drafting of policies, guidelines, legal templates, and other documentation to promote best practices.

. Coordinate and liaise directly with external counsel.

• Prepare and implement corporate policies and procedures as necessary, assigned or designated by his/her superior.

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, and familiarity with Japanese culture is an added asset.

• To excel in this role, you will need to be collaborative, self-reliant, proactive, and capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.