Senior Legal Counsel

Singtel; Singapore; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Singtel in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to partner with business on strategic projects, data centres, AI infrastructure and regional investments. You will draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial and infrastructure agreements, provide pragmatic risk-balanced advice, and advise on markets, regulation, and opportunities.

The role requires strong drafting, negotiation, research, and stakeholder management, with 8+ years of experience; in-house experience is

Qualifications

• Law degree from a recognized university.
• Qualified to practise law in Singapore.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in infrastructure/projects, data centres or technology is advantageous.
• In-house experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a legal business partner for strategic projects and investments.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and infrastructure agreements.
• Provide timely, practical and commercially balanced legal advice.
• Advise on new markets, business models and regulatory considerations.
• Develop understanding of business drivers to provide pragmatic legal solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced regional environment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Legal advisory

Research

Education

Law degree and qualification to practise law in Singapore

Job description

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Singtel is where Technology meets Purpose.

We're building an AI-first telco for the future—connecting people, businesses and communities through trusted networks, intelligent digital services and next-generation technology.

From transforming everyday experiences in mobile, broadband, entertainment and lifestyle services to enabling enterprises with AI, 5G+, cloud, cybersecurity, data centres and digital platforms, we create the technology that powers how millions live, work and connect.

At Singtel, your work creates real impact. You'll solve meaningful challenges, shape critical digital infrastructure and help build secure, resilient and AI-enabled solutions that serve businesses, digital ecosystems and communities across the globe.

This is where BIG Possibilities become reality. Whether you’re engineering intelligent networks, advancing sovereign AI cloud platforms, strengthening cybersecurity, designing seamless customer experiences or driving sustainable innovation, you’ll be part of teams shaping the future of technology.

Backed by decades of expertise and driven by a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Singtel offers the scale, opportunities and support to help you grow your career while making a difference where it matters most.

The role will be at the forefront of a fast-growing industry, partnering closely with business and leadership teams to support Singtel’s regional growth ambitions. Support Singtel Digital InfraCo’s growth and investments across digital and AI infrastructure in the region. The portfolio includes Nxera’s AI-ready regional data centres, RE:AI cloud and compute infrastructure, fibre cable investments and satellite capacity.

Make an Impact by

• Act as a legal business partner for strategic projects and investments, including data centre greenfield and brownfield developments, AI compute fit-outs, fibre networks, satellite infrastructure, capital raising and M&A activities.
• Provide timely, practical and commercially balanced legal advice, working closely with internal stakeholders to support business decisions and manage legal and commercial risks.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial and infrastructure agreements, particularly relating to infrastructure development, project financing, power procurement, cloud and infrastructure services, procurement, and strategic partnerships/collaborations.
• Partner with the business to establish appropriate legal and risk strategies that support commercial objectives.
• Advise the business on new markets, business models and strategic initiatives, including navigating evolving legal and regulatory considerations.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business's strategic and commercial drivers to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively within a fast-paced regional environment.

Skills For Success

• Law degree from a recognized university and qualification to practise law in Singapore or another relevant jurisdiction.
• At least 8 years of relevant legal experience, gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, legal advisory and research capabilities.
• Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: infrastructure/projects, data centres, energy/power, technology/AI, project financing, corporate transactions and M&A.
• Experience advising on infrastructure development and/or complex commercial contracts would be advantageous.
• In-house experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide pragmatic and risk-balanced legal advice.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative working style.
• Self-starter who is comfortable operating in new and evolving areas.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

Join Singtel to shape what's next and accelerate your career through meaningful work, continuous learning, and real impact.