Senior Construction & Disputes Counsel

Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Land Transport Authority in Singapore is seeking a qualified lawyer to translate complex disputes into clear positions and actionable steps. You will advise on construction and related procurement and commercial matters.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Legal, you will manage litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide practical, risk-based legal advice.

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong legal analysis, judgment and problem-solving.
• Ability to investigate complex facts and provide clear, practical advice.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dispute resolution advice on building, infrastructure and projects, including managing litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation and settlement, and liaising with external solicitors, experts and stakeholders.
• Assess disputes by analysing legal merits, evidence, quantum, procedural risk and wider institutional considerations, and provide practical, decision-ready recommendations.
• Advise on real estate, procurement, corporate and commercial matters and transactions, including drafting and reviewing tender documentation, contracts and other legal documents.
• Advise on legislation under HDB's purview, including legislative amendments required to support HDB's programmes and policies.
• Work closely with operational and technical teams on construction issues such as variations, delay, extensions of time, payment, defects and termination.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on a wide range of projects and help translate lessons from disputes into improvements to contracts and processes.

Skills

Legal analysis

Problem solving

Independence

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Law degree and admission as Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore

Job description

The Land Transport Authority in Singapore is seeking a qualified lawyer to translate complex disputes into clear positions and actionable steps. You will advise on construction and related procurement and commercial matters.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Legal, you will manage litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide practical, risk-based legal advice.