Senior Manager, Legal & Compliance (Aviation Energy | Regional Scope)

GREENLANE PRIVATE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation energy firm located in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager, Legal & Compliance to provide legal support on commercial transactions, joint ventures, and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, possess over 8 years of legal experience, and be proficient in both English and Mandarin. This role involves drafting contracts, managing disputes, and enhancing legal frameworks within the organization. This is a great opportunity to influence corporate legal matters at a senior level.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally in an in-house counsel capacity.
• Ability to assess complex information and provide sound legal judgment.
• Can handle multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory and support for business operations.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and legal documentation.
• Support joint ventures and investment activities by reviewing legal documents.
• Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters.
• Assist in enhancing legal and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

High level of professionalism

Excellent command of English

Excellent command of Mandarin

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the aviation energy sector, is seeking a Senior Manager, Legal & Compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management on corporate legal matters, commercial transactions, joint ventures, and enterprise-wide compliance initiatives across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory and support for business operations, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.

• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and legal documentation for internal teams and subsidiaries.

• Support joint ventures and investment activities by reviewing legal documents, agreements, and corporate filings.

• Provide legal support for investment and project‑related activities, including coordinating with external counsel and ensuring timely, compliant project documentation.

• Prepare legal and compliance reports for the parent company and maintain regular communication with the Group Legal & Risk Control functions.

• Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters; coordinate external legal counsel and update management on case progress.

• Support the Department Head in enhancing legal and compliance frameworks, policies, and processes.

• Assist in departmental management, including team guidance, development, and fostering a strong culture of ethics and integrity.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field.

• At least 8 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in an in‑house counsel capacity or advising corporate clients.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information and provide sound legal judgment.

• High level of professionalism, ethics, responsibility, and teamwork.

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills; able to handle multiple priorities under pressure.

• Excellent command of English and Mandarin to communicate with English‑ and Mandarin‑speaking stakeholders and review documents in both languages.