Senior Counsel
About the job
Our client is an offshore engineering company with a global footprint. Their legal team work on USD 100m – 10bn contracts on repair, upgrade, conversion of commodities carriers, floating production storage and offloading system for global O&G and commodities clients. The Singapore legal team work on global contracts and projects and with a team of 8 lawyers + 2 comp sec professionals, they’re seeking to add an additional headcount for this team member to become the “no.2” of the legal function, working alongside a new and highly experienced general counsel who is known for her collaborative and results-oriented approach.
This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced lawyer to play a key role in a growing and dynamic company. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with the relevant industry experience, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice, guidelines, and solutions on contracts, negotiations, and resolutions for BIG EPC projects for BIG international clients.
- Ensure legal compliance with all relevant regulations, allowing for sustainable business growth.
- Offer general corporate legal and regulatory advice in areas like loan financing and structuring for USD million and billion dollar deals.
- Draft and amend documents for licensing, engineering, tech solutions, in addition to resolutions, and other legal documents for banking, leases, M&A transactions, IP and data privacy.
- Review, advise on, and support commercial transactions, including contract negotiations, agreements, and various legal documents.
- Manage litigation matters, liaise with external lawyers, and analyze risks involved in legal proceedings.
- Liaise and coordinate with external IP lawyers on intellectual property and patent portfolio matters.
Requirements
- Expertise on marine and offshore industry contracts (EPC/construction legal experience within O&G, offshore marine, ship building, renewables sectors) and agreements ideally at 15-20 PQE level (from private practice or in-house background).
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline.
- Experience in civil and commercial litigation will be handy
- Strong commercial legal acumen and a solution-oriented approach.
- In-depth knowledge of laws applicable to company operations and international business.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.
To apply, please send your updated CV to Naomi Lewis quoting the job title or quickly fill out the application form below.
Naomi Lewis (Reg No.: R1765748)
naomi.lewis@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com
Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd
(EA Licence Number: 19C9859)