Senior Legal Counsel

Seatrium Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services company in Singapore is seeking a legal advisor to provide comprehensive legal support and advice across various functions. The role involves managing litigation, drafting legal documents, and advising on contracts specific to the marine industry. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Law, 3 to 5 years of PQE, and experience in civil and commercial litigation. This is a full-time position offering a structured working schedule and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Islandwide transport provided

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university.
• 3 to 5 years of Post Qualified Experience (PQE) preferably with an established law firm or corporate in‑house legal environment.
• Experience in civil and commercial litigation, contract drafting.
• Good knowledge of laws applicable to company’s operations and businesses.
• Strong communicator and possess a commercially savvy approach to legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal support and advice to business heads.
• Advise on legal matters and work directly with customers and vendors.
• Manage litigation matters and liaise with external lawyers.
• Provide legal advice on marine and offshore industry contracts.
• Draft reports on litigation matters and respond to enquiries.

Job description

General Legal and Corporate Work

• Partners with business heads and legal counterparts of Seatrium’s subsidiary to provide ongoing legal support and advice.
• Provides general corporate legal and regulatory advice in areas such as financing, banking, leases and M&A, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance (sanctions, data protection, anti‑competition, etc.).
• Drafts basic documents (e.g., MOUs, JV contracts) as may be required by business functions.
• Provides legal advice to the Finance team in negotiating banking documentation for loans or other agreements with financial institutions.
• Advise on legal matters, attend meetings, and work directly with the company’s customers and vendors.
• Performs research, stays abreast of 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 (e.g., shipbuilding, shiprepair, EPC contracts, newbuilding, EPCIC contracts, purchase contracts, charters agreements, agency, carriage contracts, storage and logistics).
• Reviews, advises and provides support in commercial transaction matters related to contract negotiations, letters, notices, agreements, MOUs, letters of undertaking, letters of intent or any other legal documents.

Litigation and Regulatory Matters

• Responsible for managing litigation matters and liaising with external lawyers.
• Manages costs of external lawyers in relation to matters in litigation and coordinates information from 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 and chances of success in proceedings and litigation matters.
• Drafts reports on litigation matters and responds promptly and reliably to enquiries regarding litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university.
• 3 to 5 years of Post Qualified Experience (PQE) preferably with an 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 Pioneer Yard
50 Gul Road, Singapore 629353
(Islandwide transport provided)

Working Hours

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

Application

Interested candidates are invited to send us an updated resume with your current and expected salary and earliest availability. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.