Senior Legal Counsel, EPC

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting is representing a leading Singapore-headquartered client in search of a senior legal counsel with 10+ years PQE in commercial law. The role focuses on offshore, marine, energy, infrastructure or renewables projects, with experience in multinational settings and potential law-firm background welcomed.

The successful candidate will draft, review and negotiate commercial and procurement agreements, establish global legal frameworks, advise on mergers and acquisitions, joint

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 10 years PQE in commercial law.
• Experience supporting multinational businesses in a commercial capacity.
• Exposure to offshore, marine, energy, infrastructure or renewables sectors is advantageous.
• Law firm background is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and procurement agreements.
• Help establish and implement global legal frameworks, policies and best practices.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and new business initiatives.
• Manage litigation, disputes and regulatory matters; liaise with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and evolving regulations across offshore, marine and renewables industries.

Skills

Commercial contracts

M&A experience

Regulatory compliance

Multinational exposure

Offshore/marine sector knowledge

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading Singapore-headquartered engineering group with a strong international presence, providing complex engineering solutions and services to the global energy and infrastructure sectors. With a growing global footprint, the legal team is looking to hire a legal counsel with expertise in construction or marine related project matters to join the organization.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the business across a broad spectrum of legal, commercial and strategic matters. You will provide legal support for day-to-day operations, including the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial and procurement agreements, while helping to establish and implement global legal frameworks, policies and best practices. The role will also involve advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and new business initiatives, as well as managing litigation, disputes and regulatory matters. In addition, you will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and evolving regulations across the offshore, marine and renewables industries.

Requirements

You are a qualified lawyer with at least 10 years PQE with strong experience supporting multinational businesses in a commercial legal capacity. Prior exposure to the offshore, marine, energy, infrastructure or renewables sectors will be advantageous. Candidates coming straight from law firm are welcome to apply.

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