In-house Legal Counsel

Gotion Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy solutions company in Singapore is seeking a Legal Affairs Manager to oversee corporate, commercial, and compliance legal matters. The role requires strong analytical skills and a recommended 3-5 years of post-qualification experience. You will negotiate various agreements and provide legal guidance to support business operations across the APAC region, ensuring lawful trade. This position aims to stabilize internal legal practices while contributing to the expansion of the company's initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience preferred.
• Strong foundation in contract drafting is essential.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and identify risks for corporate matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support stakeholders on special projects as needed.

Skills

Legal guidance

Contract drafting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Education

Recognized law degree

Job description

About the Company

We are a global group that aims to innovate and create the next generation of battery/energy storage technology, with presence in US, China, Germany, Japan, etc. As one of the fastest-growing energy solution companies in the region, we are proud to offer an open and connected work environment. We are committed to empowering everyone to realize their potential through a culture of autonomy, creativity, and personal development.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day legal affairs arising from Gotion Singapore’s growing operations. This will include a wide array of corporate, commercial and compliance-related matters.

You will contribute to stabilizing the internal legal practice as well as the expansion of legal and transactional support to Gotion Singapore’s energy storage and battery businesses. Engaged in commercial contracts spans group’s subsidiaries, joint ventures (JV) partners, operating partners across India, Indonesia, Turkey, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance, identify legal risks, and handle a wide range of corporate legal matters to support business to trade lawfully.
• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements – such as NDAs, Sales and Supply Agreements, PPAs, Term Sheets, Novation Agreements – across the Group’s subsidiaries, joint ventures, and operating partners throughout the APAC region.
• Work closely with various teams to provide legal advice with resolution plans.
• As needed, support stakeholders on special projects and legal operations matters.

Skills and Qualifications

• A recognized law degree from a reputable university is required (While admission to the Singapore Bar is not mandatory; however, a strong foundation in contract drafting is essential).
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) is preferred, or relevant experience gained in a law firm and/or in-house role with a well-established company.
• Strong analytical skills, well organized with an ethical mindset.
• Able to engage confidently and effectively with stakeholders across expertise and cultures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines within reasonable turnaround times.