Legal Counsel

Job Description

Contract Management & Legal Advisory

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure legal soundness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives while safeguarding the company’s interests.

• Ensure the legal integrity of contracts and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.

• Provide legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contract-related matters and broader legal issues.

• Clearly communicate contractual terms, obligations, and risk implications to relevant stakeholders to ensure consistent understanding and compliance.

Corporate & Regulatory Compliance

• Advise on appropriate legal structures for project entities, including joint ventures and special purpose vehicles (SPVs), ensuring compliance with applicable local and international laws.

• Address international legal considerations, including trade laws, export controls, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements.

• Support the acquisition and maintenance of licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals required for project execution.

• Assist in the development and implementation of internal legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to strengthen compliance and project execution standards.

Dispute Resolution & Legal Proceedings

• Manage and resolve disputes arising during contract execution through negotiation and mediation to achieve fair and commercially practical outcomes.

• Oversee and coordinate claims, arbitrations, and court proceedings relating to the company’s projects.

• Liaise with and manage external legal counsel on legal, regulatory, and dispute-related matters when required.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Training

• Collaborate closely with project management, finance, procurement, and other business units to ensure effective and cohesive contract management practices.

• Conduct legal briefings and training sessions to enhance stakeholders’ awareness of key legal risks, obligations, and compliance requirements.

Documentation & Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of contracts, legal correspondence, and related documentation.

• Participate in ad hoc projects and assignments as directed by management, ensuring all legal and regulatory considerations are appropriately addressed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience in private practice and/or in-house legal roles, preferably within the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of Singapore construction laws, regulations, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels.

Please note: This is a client role managed by Octomate Staffing Pte Ltd.

Recruitment services are provided by:

Octomate Staffing Pte Ltd

EA Licence No.: 23C1980

EA Personnel: Yuki Ng Kho Yin (Registration No.: R24120636)