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Yinson is passionate about meeting the world’s energy demands in a sustainable way. To achieve this, we believe in attracting great employees through the creation of a vibrant, progressive workplace that puts people first. We’re always on the lookout for experienced and passionate individuals to be part of the team, working and collaborating effectively to make a difference and create impact with individuals, corporations, governments and the business world.
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Who are we?
Yinson is a world leading energy solutions provider. Our business consists of Offshore production, Renewables, Offshore Marine and Green Technology. We have offices and operations in various countries around the world and thus offer a culturally diverse, international environment. We are now hiring in preparation for further growth.
We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel in Singapore to provide legal support to the supply chain and project execution of Yinson Production (“YP”). The Legal Counsel will be working closely with YP’s Chief Counsel and the rest of YP’s Legal team worldwide. We can offer exciting, varied and high-paced project transactions with a wide range of legal tasks.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate project documents, such as frame agreements, EPC contracts, service contracts and supply chain contracts, with YP’s key subcontractors, which would include (without limitation), shipyards, topside fabrication contractors and EPC contractors.
- Coordinate the interface and allocation of responsibilities between YP’s supply chain department and Legal department.
- Draft, review and negotiate corporate M&A documents, such as share purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholders agreements and memorandum of agreements etc. for projects development.
- To be responsible for and oversee the work of external legal counsels.
- To work with various departments such as finance, company secretary, tax and/or project teams to ensure that the legal aspects of a project transaction are in line with the general objectives of YP and the requirements as set out in YP’s client contracts.
- Draft, review and finalise board resolutions and papers for project documents and execution.
- Review and negotiate confidentiality agreements/NDAs with counterparties.
- To undertake general in-house legal work and provide legal support to all departments or disciplines within YP, when necessary and required.
- QHSSE Duties – every employee shall:
- Take care of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or oversights;
- Not interfere with or misuse anything supplied for their health, safety and welfare;
- Report quality related problems and HSSE hazards or deficits within their area to the QHSSE department;
- Promote and take part in the QHSSE continuous improvement process.
Qualifications
- Candidate must possess LL.B honors degree from a reputable university.
- Professionally qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
- In depth knowledge of offshore industry, EPC contracts and/or projects documentation.
- Experience from a reputable law firm (preferably) and/or in-house legal department within the offshore or shipping industry.
- Minimum 7 years’ PQE.
- Experience in cross border and international project transactions and management.
- Be a strong communicator and possess a commercially savvy approach to legal matters.
- Transaction execution is an important part of this role and the ability to manage projects, multi-task and prioritize competing demands are essential attributes.
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills to partner and work together with the other relevant stakeholders of YP in project management and execution.
