Senior Legal Counsel, Construction/Engineering (min 5 PQE)
- Posted 06 July 2021
- SalarySGD100,000-SGD130,000
- LocationSingapore
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineChief Operating Officer & Governance
- ReferenceEC/SLCCE/RE/SG
Job Description
- Established team
- Broad scope
- Excellent career growth
Our client, a listed company with interest in engineering, infrastructure and real estate is looking to fill a Senior Legal Counsel (min 5 PQE).
Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, you will be given the remit to advise on a broad range of legal matters with a strong focus in Construction related matters i.e., standard industry forms of contract such as REDAS, PSSCOC, FIDIC. Experience in corporate and listing compliance matters would be well-regarded (although not a must).
To be successful in the role, you will need to be collaborative, independent, hands on and able manage competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts (with a strong slant in construction related documents)
- Advise stakeholders on legal related matters.
- Keep abreast of developments in the legal and regulatory environment relevant to the construction industry and advise management accordingly.
- Assist in reviewing financing/re-financing transactions.
- Appoint, manage, and liaise with external counsels as and well required.
- Advise on listing compliance matters.
- Advise on a broad range of general corporate commercial, compliance (including data privacy)
Key Requirements
- LLB/LLM/JD qualified
- Min 5 PQE (Singapore Bar preferred)
- Prior experience in Engineering and/or Construction industry a big plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player who can operate independently.
- Strong commercial acumen
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