Senior / Legal Counsel (Energy Industry)

SEMBCORP UTILITIES SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and urban solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Legal and Compliance Officer to support legal services for the Gas & Related Services line. The ideal candidate possesses a Law degree, is admitted to the Singapore Bar, and has 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in managing legal and compliance matters. The role demands strong analytical skills, good drafting abilities, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years’ post qualification legal experience.
• Admitted to the Singapore Bar.
• Effective in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of legal and compliance services.
• Provide legal support and advice to management.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.

Skills

High degree of independence

Good drafting skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Law degree from a reputable university

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join us in shaping a sustainable energy future

Drive Asia’s energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia’s growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower‑carbon future.

Job Scope

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Legal and Compliance Officer to provide legal and compliance support to the Gas & Related Services Line of Business.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of legal and compliance services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities
• Provide legal support and advice to senior management and all internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters
• Draft, review and negotiate with external counterparts on a variety of commercial agreements – Experience in procurement contracts, carbon trading, sustainability and corporate commercial contracts
• Review and provide recommendations on the legal aspects and considerations for resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handling pre‑litigation legal disputes and inquiries
• Manage and maintain company policies, procedures and standards related to legal and compliance matters
• Monitor changes to regulatory requirements and proactively handle regulatory developments and compliance updates
• Provide time‑sensitive support on a wide array of legal and compliance inquiries in all operational aspects
• Identify and consult on legal and compliance risks in connection with the company’s developments
• Lead or support other projects and tasks as may be required from time to time

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Possess a Law degree from a reputable university with at least 8 to 12 years’ post qualification legal experience
• Admitted to the Singapore Bar
• High degree of independence, initiative, and decisiveness
• Articulate, good drafting skills and highly effective in English
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to demonstrate sound legal and business judgment, even in ambiguous situations
• Be an effective time manager with the ability to work in a team

The Ideal Candidate Should Be

• Strategic-minded, commercially pragmatic and highly detail-oriented.
• Able to work independently, adaptable, solutions‑oriented and enjoy working in a team
• Having a positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Having the ability to maintain high service standards and problem solve effectively when faced with challenges
• Self‑motivated and thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and high‑pressure environment, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working on cross‑functional projects involving engineering, finance, and regulatory considerations.
• Experience working in project development and/or project finance transactions in the energy (such as piped or liquefied natural gas, electricity generation and retail, etc.), utilities or infrastructure sectors, including EPC and gas‑related contracts, would be preferred
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities and complete them timely and effectively

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution‑first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!