Legal Counsel (2 years contract)

SINGAPORE LNG CORPORATION PTE. LTD.; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support the General Counsel in providing legal support, drafting and negotiating contracts, and offering commercial legal advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 to 10 years of experience, preferably in the LNG or energy sectors. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years post-qualification experience and admitted to the Singapore Bar.
• Experience in project development work and relevant law firm experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel in providing legal support.
• Draft, review, and negotiate project-related agreements.
• Advise on procurement contracts and tender documents.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commercial negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a reputable university

Job description

General Overview

The Legal Counsel reports to the General Counsel and will be a key member of the Legal & Compliance function.

Role and Responsibilties

The incumbent shall support the General Counsel in providing legal support, including:

• Assisting on complex transactional and project-related matters primarily related to development of new facilities/infrastructure;
• This includes drafting, reviewing and negotiation of project-related agreements such as consultancy and services contracts, NDAs, MOU/term sheets, heads of agreements, collaboration /joint venture agreements, O&M, financing work.
• Advising, developing, reviewing and negotiating key commercial contracts for various terminal services.
• Supporting the review, evaluation and negotiations of SLNG’s procurement contracts including tender documents, purchase orders, purchase contracts etc.
• Reviewing of confidentiality agreements/MOUs/JVAs/services and intercompany agreements on collaboration projects.
• Provision of general legal advice and support on wide range of legal matters from time to time such as employment, disputes and other matters from time to time as assigned.
• Assisting in legal management activities.
• Conduct legal training for the company from time to time.

Work Experiences

• Post-qualification experience of 8 to 10 years and admitted to the Singapore Bar, of which at least 3 years of relevant law firm experience /in-house experience in handling project development work.
• Previous exposure and experience in the following will be an added and distinct advantage:-M&A/financing transactions.
  Familiarity with LNG/Gas/Energy-related industries or experience in a law firm providing legal advice to these industries.
• The successful candidate with the following qualities will be looked upon favorably:A team player with excellent interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with business, functional colleagues and external stakeholders.
  A good commercial sense and ability to present sound legal advice in a commercially focused manner.
  A bias for action with ability to remain effective, focused and professional under all situations including tight project deadlines.
  An ability to prioritize competing demands and respond well to changing circumstances.
  An effective and skilled negotiator with the ability to provide commercially and legally sound solutions.
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a reputable university.