About Sembcorp
Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition , Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.
Join us in shaping a sustainable energy future
Drive Asia's energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia's growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower-carbon future.
Job Scope
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Legal and Compliance Officer to provide legal and compliance support to the Gas & Related Services Line of Business.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Oversee delivery of legal and compliance services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities
- Provide legal support and advice to senior management and all internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters
- Draft, review and negotiate with external counterparts on a variety of commercial agreements Experience in procurement contracts, carbon trading, sustainability and corporate commercial contracts
- Review and provide recommendations on the legal aspects and considerations for resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
- Manage and maintain company policies, procedures and standards related to legal and compliance matters
- Monitor changes to regulatory requirements and proactively handle regulatory developments and compliance updates
- Provide time-sensitive support on a wide array of legal and compliance inquiries in all operational aspects
- Identify and consult on legal and compliance risks in connection with the company's developments
- Lead or support other projects and tasks as may be required from time to time
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Possess a Law degree from a reputable university with at least 8 to 12 years post qualification legal experience
- Admitted to the Singapore Bar
- High degree of independence, initiative, and decisiveness
- Articulate, good drafting skills and highly effective in English
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to demonstrate sound legal and business judgment, even in ambiguous situation
- Be an effective time manager with the ability to work in a team
The Ideal Candidate Should Be
- Strategic-minded, commercially pragmatic and highly detail-oriented
- Able to work independently, adaptable, solutions-oriented and enjoy working in a team
- Having a positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Having the ability to maintain high service standards and problem solve effectively when faced with challenges
- Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-pressure environment, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working on cross-functional projects involving engineering, finance, and regulatory considerations
- Experience working in project development and/or project finance transactions in the energy (such as piped or liquefied natural gas, electricity generation and retail, etc.), utilities or infrastructure sectors, including EPC and gas-related contracts, would be preferred
- Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities and complete them timely and effectively
Our Culture at Sembcorp
At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.
We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.
Join us in making a real impact!
