Legal Counsel

Singapore GasCo; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GasCo in Singapore is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join the Legal & Compliance function, providing advisory support across the LNG and gas value chain and assisting with contract review and negotiation. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on regulatory matters, and help manage compliance, governance, and risk across diverse business activities.

This role offers exposure to Singapore's energy landscape and requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams

Qualifications

• PQE of 3–5 years in corporate, energy, commodities, shipping or financial services.
• Familiar with LNG/gas contracts, risks, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate Master and Long-Term LNG/gas contracts.
• Provide legal advisory and risk assessment across commercial activities.
• Support regulatory compliance and governance initiatives.
• Maintain legal documentation, liaise with external counsel, and manage projects.

Skills

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

GasCo is Singapore’s trusted energy enabler, committed to ensuring a secure, stable, and competitively priced gas supply to meet the nation's electricity needs. Established under the Energy Market Authority's initiative to centralise gas procurement, GasCo plays a vital role in safeguarding national energy security and supporting Singapore's economic continuity.

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Legal Counsel to join our growing team.

Position Overview:

The Legal Counsel will support the Legal & Compliance function at Singapore GasCo, providing legal advisory and contract support across the LNG and gas value chain, and support on commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the country’s energy resilience while navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes across the LNG and natural gas value chain.

Job Responsibilities:

Contract Review & Drafting

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements across the LNG value chain, including but not limited to Master Sale & Purchase Agreements, Long-Term Sale & Purchase Agreements, Gas Supply Agreements, and Terminal Use Agreements
• Support the review of financial and trading documentations, including ISDAs and other banking and financing agreements
• Advise on implementation and management of contractual obligations across the LNG value chain

Legal Advisory & Risk Support

• Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-aligned, advice on commercial and operational matters
• Support contractual risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Assist in managing any disputes, claims, and legal exposure arising from business activities

Regulatory & Compliance

• Support the interpretation and application of regulatory frameworks relevant to GasCo’s activities, including corporate governance, financial and trading requirements under Singapore and other applicable laws, regulations and rules
• Assist in ensuring that GasCo’s activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, corporate governance requirements, and compliance policies
• Support compliance initiatives, including policy development, training, implementation and monitoring

Stakeholder Management & Legal Operations

• Collaborate with cross-teams to support business execution
• Liaise with external counsel, counterparties, and relevant stakeholders
• Maintain legal and compliance documentation, registers, and approval processes
• Support cross-functional and ad-hoc legal and compliance projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, or related field
• 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE), experience in corporate, energy, commodities, shipping or financial services environments preferred
• Familiar with LNG/gas contracts, key risks (e.g. force majeure, delivery risk) and regulatory frameworks governing the LNG/gas sector
• Good understanding of compliance and/or financial regulations is a plus
• Strong legal drafting and reasoning skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Collaborative and adaptable with a strong interest in deepening knowledge of LNG commercial transactions