Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead commercial contract negotiations and support large-scale infrastructure expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. You will structure, draft, and negotiate complex project documentation spanning property acquisition, power and utilities, engineering procurement, and customer service agreements.

You will advise internal stakeholders on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, data protection, and entity management, while

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with minimum 4 years PQE and experience in a leading firm or multinational corporate legal department.
• Strong transactional background in digital infrastructure, energy, utilities, real estate development, or corporate M&A.
• Proven contract drafting and commercial negotiation capabilities with cross-border experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial contract negotiations and structure, draft and negotiate complex project documentation.
• Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance, data protection, and governance.
• Instruct and supervise external counsel across cross-border jurisdictions to support international growth.
• Collaborate with technical, procurement, development and finance teams to ensure compliant commercial execution.

Skills

Contract drafting

Commercial negotiation

Cross-border matters

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Data protection

Entity management

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

About the company

Our client is an established digital infrastructure and important technology facilities developer experiencing steady regional expansion. The organisation delivers essential connectivity solutions across the Asia-Pacific region and fosters a dynamic, high-growth environment focused on operational excellence.

About the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional to lead commercial contract negotiations and support large-scale infrastructure expansion projects across the region. You will Structure, draft, and negotiate complex project documentation spanning property acquisition, power and utility supply, engineering procurement, and customer service agreements. There will be close partnership with internal technical, procurement, development, and finance teams to ensure compliant and seamless commercial execution. You will be responsible for advising internal stakeholders on a broad spectrum of commercial issues, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, data protection, and entity management. As well as instruct and supervise external counsel across cross-border jurisdictions to support specialised advisory and international operational growth.

Skills and experience required

Bachelor of Laws and legal qualification from a recognised common law jurisdiction with a minimum of 4 years PQE and legal experience within a leading law firm or multinational corporate legal department. You posses a strong transactional background in digital infrastructure, energy, utilities, real estate development, or corporate mergers and acquisitions. Proven contract drafting and commercial negotiation capabilities with the ability to manage complex cross-border matters independently.