Legal Counsel

Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience. The role involves supporting the General Counsel by providing legal advice, assisting on complex projects, and negotiating EPC agreements. Successful candidates should have a Bachelor of Law from a reputable university and excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment with a focus on energy-related projects.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years post-qualification experience and admitted to the Singapore Bar.
• At least 4 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience in handling EPC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support General Counsel in providing legal support.
• Assist on complex transactional and project-related legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC and construction-related agreements.
• Review, evaluate and negotiate procurement contracts.
• Provide general legal advice on a wide range of matters.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commercial sense

Effective negotiation skills

Ability to prioritize demands

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Job description

Legal Counsel

14 Jan 2026

General Overview

The Legal Counsel reports to the General Counsel and will be a key member of the Legal & Compliance function.

Roles and Responsibilities

The incumbent shall support the General Counsel in providing legal support, including:

• Assisting on complex transactional and project-related matters primarily related to development of new facilities/infrastructure;

• This includes drafting, reviewing and negotiation of EPC and construction-related agreements such as guarantees, security bonds, project-related agreements such as consultancy and services contracts, Pre-FEED/FEED, NDAs, MOU/term sheets, joint venture agreement, O&M, financing work.

• Supporting the review, evaluation and negotiations of SLNG’s procurement contracts including tender documents.

• Provision of general legal advice and support on wide range of legal matters from time to time such as employment, disputes and other matters from time to time as assigned by the General Counsel.

• Assisting in legal management activities.

Work Experiences

• Post-qualification experience of 8 to 10 years and admitted to the Singapore Bar, of which at least 4 years of relevant law firm experience /in-house experience in handling EPC contracts.

• Previous exposure and experience in the following will be an added and distinct advantage:

  • Project development work/EPC/M&A/financing transactions

  • Familiarity with LNG/Gas/Energy industries or experience in a law firm providing legal advice to these industries.

• The successful candidate with the following qualities will be looked upon favorably:

  • A team player with excellent interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with business, functional colleagues and external stakeholders.
  • A good commercial sense and ability to present sound legal advice in a commercially focused manner.
  • A bias for action with ability to remain effective, focused and professional under all situations including tight project deadlines.
  • An ability to prioritize competing demands and respond well to changing circumstances.
  • An effective and skilled negotiator with the ability to provide commercially and legally sound solutions.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a reputable university.