Assistant Vice President (Legal)

Seatrium Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium Ltd. seeks a senior legal professional to shape a global legal framework and oversee daily operations, contracts, and regulatory compliance across offshore, marine, and renewables sectors.

You will lead complex matters including M&A, joint ventures, and disputes, coordinating with external counsels and internal teams. A Law degree with 10+ years PQE is required, with strong business acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years PQE in corporate or law firm environments.
• Experience in civil and commercial litigation and contract drafting.
• Experience in construction law, EPC, international trade or IP is a plus.
• Commercially savvy with strong communication and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel in establishing and implementing a global legal framework and policies.
• Lead day-to-day legal oversight of business operations, including contracts and procurement.
• Manage legal matters related to M&A, joint ventures, restructuring and new initiatives.
• Review internal processes to ensure compliance across offshore, marine and renewables sectors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and commercial contracts with clients and vendors.
• Develop contract templates, term sheets, and global frameworks.
• Ensure proper documentation and safekeeping of all agreements.
• Oversee external counsels for reviews and projects.
• Support litigation management, including civil and commercial disputes and regulatory investigations.
• Provide regular updates on ongoing litigation to senior management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions and environmental/ energy regs.

Skills

Strong communicator

Commercially savvy

Legal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

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.
• 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