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Legal Counsel (Oil & Gas)
- Posted 28 February 2020
- SalarySGD 90000 to SGD 120000
- LocationSingapore
- Job type Permanent
- ReferenceCT/LCL/OG/SG
Job Description
- Large and well-established team, with strong senior mentors
- Broad scope of work, happy to take candidates directly from private practice
- Highly competitive bonus package
Our client, an Oil & Gas/Trading MNC, is looking to hire a legal counsel to be part of their team of 20. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience, ideally exposed to shipping/trading matters.
This is a stable role with an established global company, supporting their trading business and working with top-tier lawyers in the team. This is an excellent first in-house role, where my client appreciates those with a strong work ethic, motivated and driven to excel.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts
- Resolving and negotiating any potential disputes
- Keeping the management and team abreast of the latest developments in the relevant areas of law
- Commercially savvy and pragmatic legal advice
- Updating and upholding compliance and internal regulations
- Liaising with and managing various business stakeholders
- Advising the business on a variety of legal matters
Key Requirements
- At least 3 PQE, called to the Singapore or Malaysian Bar
- Litigation experience (ideally in Shipping/Trading)
- A demonstrable loyalty to the company you've worked in
- Conversational Mandarin fluency is preferred given the regional scope of work
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