Legal Counsel (6 Months Contract)

This position reports to the Head of Legal, APAC, based in Singapore, and is an integral part of Company’s legal team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advising business stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues, lead the Singapore legal team, and provide support for related FEED and 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.