General Counsel (Power, Energy Utility)

BEATHCHAPMAN (PTE. LTD.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and utility company is seeking an experienced General Counsel to drive the legal strategy, manage contract governance, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Law degree and 10–15 years of relevant experience, excelling in commercial contract management and legal advisory. This leadership position requires a proactive individual capable of navigating complex legal challenges. Interested applicants should send their resume to the provided email addresses.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in commercial, project, regulatory, and financing matters.
• Strong exposure to corporate commercial contracts.
• Highly meticulous, adaptable, and able to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive the company’s legal strategy and contract governance.
• Oversee all legal matters across the business.
• Shape the legal framework and build contract management processes.
• Guide senior management on key legal risks.

Skills

Commercial contract preparation

Legal advisory

Contract governance

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation skills

Project management

Ability to prioritize

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Role:

We are partnering with an energy and utility player to appoint a General Counsel—a pivotal leadership role driving the company’s legal strategy, contract governance, and regulatory compliance.

This is a people manager position, overseeing all legal matters across the business, from high‑value commercial contracts and financing documentation to litigation, corporate governance, and cross‑functional advisory work. You will shape the company’s legal framework, build robust contract management processes, guide senior management on key legal risks, and support the full lifecycle of major projects. You will work closely with Finance, Portfolio, Fuel Management, Retail, and external counsel, ensuring the organization remains compliant, protected, and commercially agile within Singapore’s evolving energy regulatory landscape.

Requirements:

• Law degree with 10–15 years’ experience, including strong exposure to commercial, project, regulatory, and financing matters.
• Experience preparing and negotiating a wide range of corporate commercial contracts (Business legal advisory, supplier agreements, retail power agreements, EPC contracts)
• Highly meticulous, adaptable, and able to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced, competitive business environment.
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented leader with strong integrity and the ability to influence, collaborate, and navigate complex legal challenges.

Please feel free to send your resume to Raiza via [e-mail] or to Linus Choo [e-mail] for a discussion.

Reg No R1216328
BeathChapman Pte Ltd
Licence no. 16S8112