Senior/Legal Counsel

Seatrium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport provided

Attractive working hours

Job summary

Seatrium in Singapore is looking for a Legal Counsel to provide support on corporate legal matters, including contract negotiations in the marine industry. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Law and 3 to 5 years of PQE, preferably from a law firm or in-house.

The role includes drafting legal documents, managing litigation, and advising on compliance with regulations. Attractive working hours and transport provided within Singapore.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of PQE in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Experience in civil and commercial litigation.
• Strong communicator with a savvy legal approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal support and advise on legal matters.
• Draft contracts and corporate documents as needed.
• Manage litigation matters and work with external lawyers.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Litigation management

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

Job Description

General Legal and Corporate Work

• Partners with business heads and legal counterparts of Seatrium’s subsidiary to provide ongoing legal support and to advise on legal matters
• Provides general corporate legal and regulatory advice in the areas such as financing, banking, leases and M&A (Merger and Acquisition), intellectual property, to ensure regulatory compliance of relevant regulations e.g. sanctions, data protection, anti‑competition etc
• Drafts basic documents (e.g. MOU, JV contracts) as may be required by business functions
• Provides legal advice to the Finance team in negotiating banking documentations for loan or other agreements with financial institutions
• Advises in legal matters, attends meetings and works directly with the company’s customers and vendors
• Performs research and stays abreast with changes in laws and proactively advises on changes that could affect the organisation’s operation
• Provides legal support and addresses general legal queries from internal business stakeholders and departments, when required

Commercial and Contract Work

• Provides legal advice on a wide range of legal issues related to marine and offshore industry contracts and agreements (i.e. shipbuilding and shiprepair, EPC contracts, newbuilding and EPCIC contracts, purchase contracts, charter agreements, agency, carriage contracts, storage and logistics etc.)
• Reviews, advises and provides support in commercial transaction matters relating to contract negotiations, letters, notices, agreements, MOU, letters of undertaking, letters of intent or any other legal documents

Litigation and Regulatory Matters

• Responsible for managing litigation matters
• Liaises with external lawyers, manages costs of external lawyers in relation to matters in litigation, coordinates information from the company to external lawyers
• Conducts legal research, investigation and analysis regarding potential litigation to formulate the company’s legal strategy and actions, coordinating with external lawyers where required
• Analyses the level of risks involved or chances of success in proceedings and litigation matters
• Drafts reports on litigation matters and responds promptly and reliably to enquiries with regard to litigation matters

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent from recognized university
• 3 to 5 years of PQE (Post Qualified Experience) preferably with established law firm or corporate in‑house legal environment
• Experience in civil and commercial litigation, contract drafting
• Experience in construction law, international trade, or intellectual property work an advantage
• Commercial legal experience in a law firm or as‑house legal counsel preferred
• Good knowledge of laws applicable to company’s operations and businesses
• Strong communicator and possess a commercially savvy approach to legal matters
• Sound knowledge in handling domestic and cross‑border / regional dispute resolution litigation

Location

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd.
Seatrium Pioneer Yard
50 Gul Road, Singapore 629353
(Islandwide transport provided)

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:15pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm