Paralegal

SONG CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SONG CONSULTING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a commercially minded Paralegal/Contracts Executive to support review, drafting, organisation and administration of commercial contracts within a technical services environment.

You will work with engineering, operations and sales/project teams to strengthen contract governance, identify risks, and ensure agreements reflect operational and technical requirements; the role emphasizes diligence and clear written communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Law, Legal Studies or related discipline.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a paralegal or contracts support role.
• Exposure to engineering, maritime, offshore, oil & gas, or technical services environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with commercial contracts and risk allocation.

Responsibilities

• Review on client and vendor contracts and identify key commercial risks.
• Analyse clauses relating to liability, indemnities, insurance, payment terms, shipping, termination and governing law
• Prepare contract mark-ups and suggested amendments
• Draft NDAs, consultancy agreements, service agreements and subcontractor contracts, etc.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Understanding technical & operational

Structured document management

Strong written communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Law degree or diploma

Job description

Paralegal, Contracts Executive

We are seeking a commercially minded person to support the review, drafting, organisation and administration of commercial contracts within a technical services environment.

The role will assist the Contracts Dept in strengthening contract governance, identifying contractual risks, and ensuring agreements accurately reflect operational and technical requirements.

This is a commercially focused support role suited to someone who is diligent and comfortable working alongside, engineering, operations and sales/project teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Review & Drafting

• Review on client and vendor contracts and identify key commercial risks
• Analyse clauses relating to liability, indemnities, insurance, payment terms, shipping, termination and governing law
• Prepare contract mark-ups and suggested amendments
• Draft NDAs, consultancy agreements, service agreements and subcontractor contracts, etc.,

Contract Management

• Maintain a structured contract repository and version control system
• Track contract renewals, expiry dates and key obligations
• Support the development of internal contract templates and checklists

Operational Alignment

• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure contracts reflect the scope of work and technical deliverables
• Translate operational risks into appropriate contractual protections

Compliance & Risk Support

• Support insurance compliance checks and subcontractor documentation reviews
• Assist with vendor and client due diligence
• Provide summaries of contractual risks and key obligations for management

Advisory Support

• Prepare internal contract briefings and summaries
• Assist in addressing contractual issues prior to escalation to management for external counsel

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Law, Legal Studies or related discipline
• 2–5 years’ experience in a paralegal or contracts support role
• Exposure to engineering, maritime, offshore, oil & gas, or technical services environments is advantageous
• Familiarity with commercial contracts and risk allocation

Key Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to understand/relate with technical and operational requirements
• Structured and organised approach to document management
• Strong written communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Reporting Line

Report to: Corporate Director

Works with: Engineering, Finance and Sales/Project Teams