Legal Counsel

INFRACO ASIA DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development organization is seeking a Legal Counsel in Singapore to provide transactional and legal support for its investments across Asia. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Law, be qualified in Singapore, and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include drafting legal documentation, advising on financing strategies, and managing compliance with legal policies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal roles.
• Qualified in Singapore or a common law jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize legal documentation related to projects.
• Provide legal advice on development, structuring, and financing strategies.
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding legal considerations.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Team player

M&A experience

Infrastructure development

Excellent command of English

Knowledge of regional languages

Education

Bachelor of Law or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Office tools

Job description

Legal Counsel

About PIDG

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is an innovative infrastructure project developer and investor that mobilizes private investment in sustainable and inclusive infrastructure across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. PIDG investments promote socio-economic development within a just transition to net zero emissions, combat poverty, and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). PIDG operates with core values of pioneering, partnership, safety, inclusivity, and urgency.

PIDG offers Technical Assistance for upstream, early-stage activities, and concessional capital; its project development arm – InfraCo – invests in early-stage project development, project, and corporate equity. PIDG’s credit solutions include EAAIF (the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund), one of the first successful blended debt funds in low-income markets; GuarantCo, providing credit enhancement and local currency solutions to de-risk projects; and a growing portfolio of local credit enhancement facilities that unlock domestic institutional capital for infrastructure financing.

Since 2002, PIDG has supported 233 infrastructure projects to financial close, providing access to new or improved infrastructure for an estimated 228 million people. PIDG is funded by the governments of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia, Sweden, Canada, and Germany. Learn more at pidg.org.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Legal Asia and as a member of the Global Legal team, the Legal Counsel will provide transactional and legal support for PIDG’s investments and projects across Asia, supporting PIDG’s InfraCo project offerings in the region.

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Development, Investments, Financing, and Divestments

• Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize legal documentation related to projects, including NDAs, funding agreements, investment and shareholder agreements, lease agreements, EPC contracts, PPA, and offtake arrangements, as well as divestment documents like share sale agreements.
• Manage the legal risk aspects of project and investment documentation processes.
• Liaise with internal teams such as Business Development, Investment Management, Asset Management, Sustainable Development Impact, and Finance regarding legal considerations.
• Coordinate with the Business Integrity team to ensure compliance with policies and smooth project delivery.
• Provide legal advice on development, structuring, financing, operation, dropping, wind-down, expansion, and exit strategies for investments and projects.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel when necessary.

Corporate Aspects, Risk Management & Support

• Develop and maintain global legal precedent documents and templates.
• Contribute to legal policies, procedures, updates, and know-how sharing.
• Stay informed on legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to InfraCo Asia’s operations and risk management.
• Lead or assist with multi-jurisdictional projects in collaboration with the Legal team.
• Support the development of the Global Legal Team’s strategy and cohesion.
• Represent PIDG ethically and professionally at all times.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor of Law (or equivalent), qualified in Singapore or a common law jurisdiction, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal roles.

Skills & Experience

• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Experience in Asia, especially in emerging markets like Indonesia; development finance, project finance, or M&A experience is highly advantageous.
• Experience in infrastructure development or project financing is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools.
• Excellent command of English, both oral and written. Knowledge of regional languages is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, passion for PIDG’s mission, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.