Legal Manager

CHEMONE HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the APAC region is seeking a Legal Manager to provide expert legal advice on project development and M&A activities. The role requires a qualified legal practitioner with experience in the energy sector and excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for negotiating and drafting essential legal documents while ensuring compliance and managing complex projects within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification as legal practitioner in a common law jurisdiction.
• 4-6 years of relevant working experience in project development/M&A.
• Experience in a top-ranked law firm or in-house counsel in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice for Project Development, M&A, Joint Venture in the APAC region.
• Draft and negotiate documentation for project development activities.
• Advise on corporate governance and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Advice

Compliance

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree / Masters in Law

Job description

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CHEMONE HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.

Legal Manager

MCF-2025-0899604

SPRINGLEAF TOWER, 3 ANSON ROAD 079909

Permanent

Manager

4 years exp

Legal

$7,000 to $8,000 Monthly 2 applications Posted 20 Jun 2025 Closing on 20 Jul 2025

• Provide legal advice for Project Development, M&A, Joint Venture and legal affairs in the APAC region
• Provide expert legal advice and counsel to clients on capital and debt market transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Draft, review and negotiate documentation for project development activities including joint venture and other partnership agreements, wide range of corporate and commercial contract, development services agreements, EPC contacts, O&M agreements
• Advise on project financing transactions within the Asia Pacific region, including the negotiation of loan and security documentation with financiers.
• Provide advice and counsel to both the business and technical teams involved in the development and execution of renewable energy projects, in consultation with other members of the Legal team and external counsel, as necessary
• Advise on corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Active involvement in the legal and commercial analysis of acquisition and due diligence documentation
• Provide legal advice and support to corporate functions as well as day to day operational matters
• Proactively work with internal functions (Risk, Legal, Tax & Finance) to ensure successful project execution
• Assist with the management of ongoing project development activities with local partners and service providers
• Effectively work with external counsel when necessary and appropriate

Job Requirements:

• Degree / Masters in Law from reputed international university
• Qualification as legal practitioner in a common law jurisdiction with at least 4 – 6 years of relevant working experience preferably in debt and capital markets or the petrochemical /oil and gas industry
• Training and experience working in an internationally recognised law firm and currently working either as (a) an in-house counsel at a recognised energy or infrastructure company (preferably in the renewable energy sector) or (b) a senior associate specialising in energy project development/M&A at a top-ranked law firm
• Highest standards of professional ethics, integrity and judgment
• Transaction execution is an important part of this role and the ability to lead and manage transactions, multi-task and prioritise competing demands are essential attributes
• Extensive experience executing corporate and / or project development transactions in the Asia Pacific region
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to partner with business and technical colleagues, external counsel and staff
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and to engage effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Ability to build trust and lead complex and demanding projects
• Highly organised, detail oriented, efficient, resourceful with strong follow-through and passion to "make things happen"
• Entrepreneurial with a desire to learn the business and function as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team

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Headquartered in Singapore, ChemOne is a diversified business group with more than 40 years of experience as promoters, stakeholders and developers of the projects in petrochemicals and performance materials, natural resources, and green energy sectors across Asia. ChemOne has a sharp focus on Sustainability and operates with the best globally accepted ESG guidelines.