Legal Consultant - Energy, Procurement, Construction

Trellis Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative legal services provider is seeking an experienced Legal professional in Singapore to serve as the lead legal advisor for data center development projects. You will guide all project phases, covering aspects from land acquisition to operation while drafting and negotiating various contracts. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in EPC contracts and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, with the opportunity to work remotely or on-site depending on client needs.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating EPC contracts.
• Exposure to data center projects and cross-border jurisdiction is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal advisor for data center projects.
• Provide legal guidance throughout all project phases.
• Draft and negotiate various contracts.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Manage external legal advisors efficiently.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

We are currently looking for a Legal professional with experience working on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects to join our growing team at Axiom!

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead legal advisor for assigned data center development projects.
• Provide proactive legal guidance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle—from land acquisition, design and construction, to commissioning and operation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC contracts, design-build agreements, equipment supply contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Real Estate & Permitting
  • Support land acquisition efforts, including due diligence, title review, lease/purchase agreements, and zoning.
  • Coordinate legal input on permitting, environmental impact assessments, and local authority approvals.
• Construction & Commercial Contracts
  • Negotiate construction-related agreements with general contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure contracts are aligned with risk management policies, budget targets, and delivery timelines.
• Regulatory & Compliance
  • Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory requirements at local, national, and international levels (e.g., building codes, energy laws, ESG frameworks).
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure full legal compliance across the project.
• Stakeholder & Risk Management
  • Work closely with project managers, procurement, engineering, and finance teams to align legal strategy with business goals.
  • Identify, mitigate, and manage legal risks and disputes throughout project execution.
• External Counsel & Vendor Management
  • Manage and coordinate external legal advisors, ensuring efficiency and cost control.
  • Participate in vendor due diligence, onboarding, and legal negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum 5+ years’ experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of EPC contracts.
• Exposure to working on data center projects, regulatory and compliance matters, cross border jurisdiction is an advantage.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender re-assignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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