Legal Counsel - EPC

CANWORKONE.SG EMPLOYMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 150 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CANWORKONE.SG EMPLOYMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support regional EPC projects in Singapore, providing legal and commercial guidance across project lifecycles.

You will draft, review and negotiate EPC contracts, subcontract and supply agreements, manage project claims and risk, and advise on corporate matters including subsidiaries and joint ventures, collaborating with business and project teams.

Qualificações

• Qualified lawyer with PQE 8–12 years in legal practice or in-house.
• Experience in EPC, construction or infrastructure projects is required.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiating EPC and related contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice and support to business units on commercial and project matters.
• Review, draft and negotiate EPC contracts, subcontract and supply agreements.
• Support project teams in contract administration, claims management and risk mitigation.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across the project lifecycle.
• Advise stakeholders on legal implications of project execution and procurement.
• Support corporate matters including subsidiaries, branches, JVs and project entities.
• Coordinate external counsels and consultants as needed.
• Monitor changes in laws and industry practices affecting the business.

Conhecimentos

Contract negotiation

Construction law

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Law degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Legal Counsel - EPC / Engineering Projects

Singapore | Permanent

An established engineering company involved in large-scale Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal and commercial support across regional operations and project activities.

This role will partner closely with business and project teams on a wide range of contractual, corporate, commercial and project-related matters , with a strong focus on EPC contracts, claims and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to business units on a broad range of commercial, contractual, corporate and project-related matters .
• Review, draft and negotiate various agreements, including EPC contracts, subcontract agreements, supply agreements, consultancy agreements, NDAs and other commercial contracts .
• Support project teams in contract administration, commercial matters, claims management and dispute avoidance/resolution .
• Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal implications relating to project execution, procurement, variations, claims and contractual obligations.
• Support corporate matters including the establishment, maintenance and closure of subsidiaries, branch offices, joint ventures and project entities .
• Coordinate and manage external legal counsels and consultants where required.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws, regulations and industry practices impacting the business.
• Develop and improve contract templates, legal processes and governance frameworks.
• Provide legal support on ad-hoc matters and strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Law and qualified to practise in a recognised jurisdiction.
• 8-12 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in legal practice and/or in-house legal roles.
• Strong experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering or EPC projects .
• Good knowledge of construction law, commercial law and contract management .
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating EPC contracts and related project agreements .
• Familiarity with project claims, dispute management and risk mitigation would be advantageous.
• Able to work independently and partner effectively with business, project and management teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting complex engineering and EPC projects while partnering closely with commercial, project and leadership teams across the business.