KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Gas/LNG and Renewable Energy Contracts and LNG SPA Drafting, Review and Negotiation
-Drafting, review and negotiation of contracts, including relating to major gas/LNG and renewable energy projects and LNG SPAs.
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a variety of engineering, procurement and construction-related contracts.
- Provide legal support and advice throughout the entire life cycle of large-scale projects: NDAs, bidding/ tendering, contract negotiations and execution phase of large-scale projects (e.g. responding to variation and extension of time claims, claim for liquidated damages etc.).
- Provide sound advice on possible legal risks and provide mitigation solutions for various issues.
- Handle a broad range of general corporate and commercial matters such as drafting, reviewing and negotiating various types of contracts with a view to providing legal advice in order to finalise contracts while protecting the interests of the company.
Conduct of Arbitration, Litigation & Disputes Management
- Strategise and manage disputes, contentious/litigious matters with external counsel and Pacific Energy group management team.
- Experience in supporting M&A transactions, investments and other strategic corporate transactions will be advantageous.
- Any ad hoc projects as required.
- Ensure that internal group legal policies and guidelines are understood and implemented; providing training to internal clients and colleagues.
CANDIDATE PROFILE SUMMARY
- LL.B or equivalent Singapore, English or common-law country qualified lawyer from a reputable university.
- Minimum 12 - 15 years PQE, with solid track record / prior experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts relating to gas/LNG and renewable energy projects and LNG SPAs.
- Experience in handling infrastructure project disputes / claims and dispute resolution processes. Experience in working on large-scale projects in the SEA region will be an advantage.
- Must have a strong academic record, analytical and research skills.
- Experience gained either from a reputable international law firm, or in-house position in a multinational company is highly desirable. Candidates with international experience are preferred.
- Exposed to regional work and diverse business operations.
- Mature, resilient, high energy, able to relate with senior management and provide sound legal advice.
- Must be able to deal with a demanding internal client base, including being able to prioritize, handle multiple matters effectively and meeting tight deadlines when required.
- Must be self-motivated, have initiative, problem-solve, take ownership of deals with the ability to work independently, and yet be a strong team player.
- Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be quick thinking, meticulous and commercially- minded.
- Hands – on, attention to details and adaptable. Able to work and interact with various cultures.