Inhouse Lawyer

SIA Engineering Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SIA Engineering Company in Singapore seeks a senior in-house lawyer to draft, review and negotiate complex contracts with customers and vendors. You will identify legal risks, provide strategic recommendations, and advise on litigation strategy, coordinating with external firms as needed.

Role covers corporate governance, secretarial matters and staying updated on evolving regulations, with global scope and cross-border advisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Qualified lawyer with LLB (Hons) and called to the Singapore bar or equivalent
• Experience in corporate and commercial law; in-house experience is a plus
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills; familiarity with global trade, data privacy, employment, competition and anti-bribery/corruption topics is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and operational contracts with customers and vendors.
• Identify legal and contractual risks; provide strategic recommendations to the business.
• Advise on litigation matters; coordinate with external law firms as needed.
• Manage insurance, corporate governance and secretarial matters.
• Keep updated on relevant legal developments and advise the business accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including Management-level stakeholders

Skills

Contract drafting & negotiation

Corporate & commercial law

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

LLB (Hons)

Singapore bar admission or common law equivalent

Job description

SIA Engineering Company is Asia's leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul provider. Certified by over 25 airworthiness authorities, SIAEC offers a wide range of MRO services for widebody and narrowbody aircraft. With a strong network of 27 subsidiaries and joint ventures across 9 countries, SIAEC delivers integrated MRO services for our global clientale of airlines and aerospace companies.

2026: “Top 300 Employers” by Singapore Opportunity Index

2026: “Career Anchor” by Singapore Opportunity Index

2024 & 2025: “Singapore’s Best Employers” by The Straits Times × Statista

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate commercial and operational contracts, including but not limited to complex agreements with customers and vendors, cooperation agreements, procurement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, HR/employment contracts, insurance-related covenants and documentation, and IP-related /licensing agreements.
• Identify legal and contractual risks and provide strategic, clear and practical recommendations and solutions to the business.
• Advise on and manage litigation matters, including advising on litigation strategy, drafting relevant statements of claim, affidavits and other relevant documentation, instruct and collaborate with external law firms.
• Manage and coordinate with external/foreign lawyers and internal legal team members when necessary. Support, coordinate and manage insurance related matters.
• Support corporate governance and corporate secretarial matters.
• Keep abreast of relevant legal developments and provide proactive advice to the business.

Requirements

• PQE: At least 7-9 years’ Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Qualifications: Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Hons) with a Singapore or reputable international English-speaking university. Be called to the Singapore bar or other common law jurisdiction. Experience in a comparable in-house legal environment would be an added advantage.
• Experience: Solid experience in corporate and commercial law. Proven expertise and experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation. Experience in advising on global trade (export controls/sanctions), data privacy, employment, competition and anti-bribery and corruption matters is an added advantage.
• Reporting to: Head of Department.
• Coverage: Worldwide.
• Primary Attributes: Strong work ethic, attention to detail and strong critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Able to exercise professional judgment, strong accountability and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a collaborative team player.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Management-level stakeholders.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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