Legal Counsel

SINGAPORE LNG CORPORATION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support the General Counsel. The role involves providing legal support on complex transactions and projects, drafting and negotiating EPC and construction agreements, reviewing procurement contracts, and offering legal advice on various matters. Candidates should have 8 to 10 years of post-qualification experience and familiarity with the LNG/Gas/Energy sectors is advantageous. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience of 8 to 10 years and admitted to the Singapore Bar.
• Experience in handling EPC contracts, LNG/Gas/Energy industries is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support legal support in complex transactions and project-related matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate EPC and construction-related agreements.
• Review procurement contracts including tender documents.
• Provide general legal advice on employment, disputes, and other matters.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Project development

Negotiation tactics

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Job description

General Overview

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

Roles and Responsibilites

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:-

1. Project development work/EPC/M&A/financing transactions.
2. Familiarity with LNG/Gas/Energy industries or experience in a law firm providing legal advice to these industries.
3. The successful candidate with the following qualities will be looked upon favorably:
4. A team player with excellent interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with business, functional colleagues and external stakeholders.
5. A good commercial sense and ability to present sound legal advice in a commercially focused manner.
6. A bias for action with ability to remain effective, focused and professional under all situations including tight project deadlines/
7. An ability to prioritize competing demands and respond well to changing circumstances.
8. 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.