Assistant Vice President (Legal)

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced legal leader to support the General Counsel in establishing a global legal framework and policies.

The role covers day-to-day oversight of commercial contracts, procurement, and major transactions across offshore, marine, and renewables sectors. You will handle civil and commercial litigation, cross-border disputes, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with external counsels and senior management.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years PQE in a law firm or corporate in-house legal environment.
• Experience in civil and commercial litigation, contract drafting.
• Experience in construction law, EPC, international trade, or intellectual property work an advantage.
• Commercial legal experience in a law firm or as-house counsel preferred.
• Strong communicator with a commercially savvy approach to legal matters.
• Sound knowledge in handling domestic and cross-border/regional dispute resolution litigation.

Responsabilidades

• Support the General Counsel in establishing and implementing a global legal framework and policies.
• Lead legal oversight for day-to-day business operations, including commercial contracts and procurement agreements.
• Manage legal matters related to business operations, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring, and new business initiatives.
• Review and refine internal legal processes to ensure compliance with changing laws and regulations in offshore, marine, and renewables sectors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, term sheets, and legal frameworks aligned with global standards.
• Ensure proper documentation and safekeeping of all legal agreements.
• Manage external counsels assisting with agreement reviews or projects.
• Work closely with the General Counsel to manage litigation cases and dispute resolution, including civil claims, commercial disputes, and regulatory investigations.
• Provide regular updates and reports on ongoing litigation and disputes to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory, and licensing requirements across all jurisdictions.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Law

Descripción del empleo

Legal Operations & Support

• Support the General Counsel in establishing and implementing a global legal framework and policies.
• Lead legal oversight for day-to-day business operations, including commercial contracts and procurement agreements.
• Manage legal matters related to business operations, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring, and new business initiatives.
• Review and refine internal legal processes to ensure compliance with changing laws and regulations in offshore, marine, and renewables sectors.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, term sheets, and legal frameworks aligned with global standards.
• Ensure proper documentation and safekeeping of all legal agreements.
• Manage external counsels assisting with agreement reviews or projects.

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Work closely with the General Counsel to manage litigation cases and dispute resolution, including civil claims, commercial disputes, and regulatory investigations.
• Supervise legal and case preparation, review litigation strategies, and ensure alignment with business interests.
• Provide regular updates and reports on ongoing litigation and disputes to senior management.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory, and licensing requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Provide legal advice on offshore, marine, and renewables industries, including environmental and energy regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent from recognized university
• Minimum 10 years of PQE (Post Qualified Experience) preferably with established law firm or corporate in-house legal environment
• Experience in civil and commercial litigation, contract drafting
• Experience in construction law, EPC, international trade, or intellectual property work an advantage
• Commercial legal experience in a law firm or as-house legal counsel preferred
• Good knowledge of laws applicable to company's operations and businesses
• Strong communicator and possess a commercially savvy approach to legal matters
• Sound knowledge in handling domestic and cross-border / regional dispute resolution litigation

Working Venue: Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd. Pioneer Yard 50 Gul Road, Singapore 629351 (Island wide transport provided)

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5.15pm Friday: 8:00am - 4.30pm

BUSINESS UNIT Seatrium Limited

Seatrium Limited provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types. The Group's key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades, and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation. As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators. Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Discover more at www.seatrium.com