Legal Counsel, SEA

Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory: ·      Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and disputeresolution across SEA jurisdictions. ·       Act as a trusted advisor to business units, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements in the region. Contract Management: ·      Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including consultancy agreements, joint ventures, and procurement contracts. ·      Ensure that contracts comply with relevant laws and company policies. Dispute Resolution: ·      Handle pre-litigation and litigation matters, including managing external counsel and advising on strategies for dispute resolution. ·       Support claims management and resolution processes for projects in the region. Regulatory Compliance: ·      Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations across SEA countries, ensuring compliance and advising on their impact on business operations. ·       Conduct compliance training and awareness programs for employees to promote a culture of integrity and accountability. Corporate Governance: ·      Assist in corporate secretarial duties, including maintaining statutory records, filings, and board-related activities for SEA entities. ·       Support governance initiatives and ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures. Risk Management: ·      Identify and assess legal risks in business strategies, projects, and operations, providing practical solutions to mitigate risks. ·       Collaborate with leadership teams to support strategic initiatives and business growth in the region. Internal Business ·      Member of the SEA Office of Risk Management and managing risk within SEA ·      Member of the SEA Legal Team and foster a can-do, collaborative and engaged team ·      Liaising with and support other SEA Support Services functions (e.g. HR,IT, Finance)

Requirements: ·      Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. ·      Minimum of 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in private practice and as corporate legal counsel , preferably with3 years in private practice within the engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors in Southeast Asia. ·      Strong understanding of commercial law, contract law, and regulatory compliance. ·      Excellent negotiation and communication skills. ·      Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.