Legal / Senior Counsel - Singapore (Energy)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand in the energy, oil & gas, and mining sector is seeking a legal professional to support transactions across the Middle East & Asia Pacific. This role offers hybrid working solutions and focuses on structuring agreements, commercial compliance, and project support. Ideal candidates will be trained and qualified at a tier 1 law firm, with experience in relevant regions.

Qualifications

• Trained and qualified at a tier 1 law firm.
• Experience related to Middle East or APAC regions.
• Strong background in Transactional and Project Development work.

Responsibilities

• Lead various transactions and agreements across the Middle East & Asia Pacific regions.
• Support trading and origination teams with tailored solutions.
• Work on structuring new products in existing and new markets.

Skills

Transactional work

Project Finance

Compliance

Commercial law

Education

Tier 1 law firm qualification

Job description

Location: Singapore (relocation assistance provided)

Coverage: APAC & EMEA

Hybrid Working Solution: Yes

Our client is a leading brand in the energy, oil & gas, and mining sector.

You will report to the Head of Legal, supporting transactions across the Middle East & Asia. Join an established legal team known for balancing pay, work/life, personal growth, and job satisfaction.

Job Description

• This role leads a variety of transactions and agreements across the Middle East & Asia Pacific regions.
• Support trading and origination teams with tailored solutions.
• Work on structuring and designing new products in existing and new markets.
• Provide support on commercial, compliance, and project-related matters.

Requirements

• Trained and qualified at a tier 1 law firm.
• Background in Transactional, Project Finance, or Development work.
• Experience in the Middle East or APAC region.

SD Legal was established in 2018, with offices across Europe and Asia. We have successfully completed over 150 mandates worldwide, including the US, UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and APAC. For more information, visit www.sdlegal-global.com.