Legal & Compliance Manager (Oil & Gas Industry Experience Required)

KINGSFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC contractor in Singapore is seeking a legal professional to manage contracts and provide strategic advice. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Law or related fields and have 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in contract management and negotiations within the oil & gas, energy, or EPC sectors. This position offers 5 working days and provides transport from selected MRT stations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in contract management, legal advisory, or commercial negotiations.
• Experience in EPC contracts, service agreements, and procurement contracts.
• Experience in insurance matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal support and advice to upper management.
• Handle the full spectrum of contractual matters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or related field

Legal qualification or accreditation (e.g., LLB or JD)

Job description

About our client: Our client is an EPC contractor in the Marine Shipyard industry.

About the role:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements, including international trade and anti‑bribery laws.
• Provide legal support and strategic advice to upper management on contractual and legal issues impacting the business.
• Handle the full spectrum of contractual matters, including drafting, reviewing, amending, negotiating, and managing contracts (pre‑ and post‑execution).
• Identify, assess, and manage contractual risks across business functions, providing proactive recommendations to mitigate exposure.
• Oversee and attend to dispute resolution, litigation, and claims management, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments impacting the industry, ensuring continuous improvement in legal processes and knowledge‑sharing within the organization.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain legal templates and contract management frameworks to drive efficiency and consistency in legal documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment on contractual obligations and flow‑downs.
• Perform any other ad‑hoc duties assigned by management.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field. A legal qualification or accreditation (e.g., LLB or JD) is preferred
• At least 3‑5 years of experience in contract management, legal advisory, or commercial negotiations, preferably in the oil & gas, energy, or EPC sectors.
• Experience in EPC contracts, service agreements, and procurement contracts will be an advantage.
• Experience in insurance matters will be an advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Other information:

• Work location: West (company transport is provided in selected MRT stations)
• Working days: 5 days