Legal Manager

CHEMONE HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and infrastructure firm in Singapore is seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel / Legal Manager. In this role, you will advise on banking and finance transactions and support capital markets activities. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements while collaborating with internal and external parties. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of experience, an LL.B or LL.M, and strong skills in contract drafting and cross-border transactions. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of post‑qualification experience in banking, finance or capital markets.
• Admitted to practise in a common law jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise on banking and finance transactions across APAC markets.
• Support capital markets and M&A activities with stakeholders and counsel.
• Draft and review commercial agreements including joint venture and EPC contracts.

Skills

Banking and finance transactions

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border transactions

Excellent communication skills

Education

LL.B or LL.M from a reputable university

Job description

About the Role

Join a dynamic, cross‑border legal team at the forefront of energy, infrastructure, and sustainable investment projects across the Asia‑Pacific region. We are seeking a mid‑level Legal Counsel / Legal Manager to support high‑impact capital markets and financing transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your transactional expertise in a commercially‑minded, fast‑paced environment, with strong mentorship and exposure to strategic deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on banking and finance transactions, including loan and security documentation, across APAC markets.
• Support capital markets and M&A activities, working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to execute complex transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, EPC contracts, and development services agreements.
• Participate in legal and commercial due diligence and support acquisition structuring.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams (Legal, Risk, Tax, Finance) to ensure legal alignment and smooth execution.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and ensure cost‑effective, quality legal support.

Key requirements

• LL.B or LL.M from a reputable university; admitted to practise in a common law jurisdiction
• 3–4 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally in banking, finance or capital markets, from a leading law firm or in‑house legal team
• Proven ability to manage cross‑border transactions across the APAC region
• Strong commercial acumen and contract drafting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a solution‑oriented mindset
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and priorities independently