Regional Legal Counsel - Asia

ABEO Consulting Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Regional Legal Counsel with extensive experience in energy, construction, and infrastructure law. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects across the APAC region, particularly in the offshore wind market. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of post-qualification experience and be adept at navigating complex legal frameworks. Joining this fast-growing company means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions. If you are a legal expert looking to make a meaningful impact in the renewable sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years PQE with a solid background in Energy, Construction or Infrastructure.
• Asian language capability preferred, ideally Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel for energy, construction, and infrastructure projects.
• Support project finance and development expertise in a renewable energy context.

Skills

Energy Law

Construction Law

Infrastructure Law

Project Finance

Offshore Wind Knowledge

Japanese Language

Education

Admitted to practice law in US, UK, or Commonwealth

Job description

Our client is seeking a Regional Legal Counsel to be based in one of their core markets across the APAC region (ideally Japan) with a strong background in energy, construction and/or infrastructure related project finance and/or development expertise, ideally with knowledge of the offshore wind market, who is looking to join a fast growing, multi-billion dollar, renewable energy company.

Requirements:

1. Senior Legal Counsel with 10-15 years PQE with a solid background in Energy, Construction or Infrastructure related Projects
2. Must be admitted to practice law in the either the US, UK or a commonwealth jurisdiction;
3. Asian language capability preferred ideally Japanese

For a more detailed discussion about this or other opportunities in confidence, please contact our Singapore office on email: Edward Philip at edward(at)abeo.sg

Abeo Consulting is a specialist legal search firm headquartered in Singapore. We place a high value on our relationships and work with a comprehensive list of clients which include international law firms, multinationals and financial institutions operating in Singapore and within the Asian region. We will give you objective, impartial and honest advice on your career and we pride ourselves on the tailored recruitment solutions we offer.

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