Total 1,015 legal counsel job vacancies in Legal / Public / Security category in Singapore

Responsibilities:

• Support and assist Legal Division on all legal matters and issues
• Handle conveyancing matters, retails and corporate mortgage and redemption matters
• Assist in drafting and reviewing the standard template, legal document, forms and correspondences
• Review letter of offer, revision letters, guarantees, bonds, SBLD, service agreements and contracts, promotion terms and conditions
• Conduct legal research, analyse legal questions and issues and provide legal updates to the related Department
• Provide legal advice and guidance on legal and regulatory matters
• Assist in drafting legal opinion on all legal matters and cases

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent law qualification.
• At least 2 - 3 years’ relevant experience in a Bank or a law firm.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested candidates please email resume in MS Word format to [email protected]

Please state your last drawn and expected package, relevant skill sets and the position you are applying for.

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about the company
Our client is a direct Life Insurer and exempt Financial Advisor. They are looking for an in-house Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support to various departments within the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and mitigating legal risks.

about the job

• Assess and provide legal advice including matters on commercial dealings and investments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and manage legal risks associated with business activities and initiatives.

about the manager/team
This role reports to the Head of Compliance.

skills and experience required

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Law/Legal Studies
• Experience in drafting/reviewing legal contracts and agreements, providing legal advisory
• Prior in-house legal experience in financial institutions, especially in asset or fund management
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional transactions is ideal

(EA: 94C3609/ <R22111433>)

Work Week: 5 Days

Salary: Up to $2.8K

Responsiblities:

• Prepareation of legal documents, handling clients' queries

• Scheduling meetings and appoitnmetns

• Data Entry, Phone calls , issusing invoices

• Handles correspndences and confidential documents

• Claims submission

Requirements:

• Min 1 year conveyancing experience

No experience are welcome.

• Good communication skills both written and spoken

• Committed and able to multi-task

Please APPLY NOW with detail updated resume in Microsoft Word Format (.doc) and must include the following informations:

• Personal Particulars (with short residence address)
• Education
• Work experiences (period of employment & job duty) in point forms
• Reasons for leaving each employment
• Last drawn salary in each employment
• Expected salary
• Earliest work commencement date / Notice period

(We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

EA Personnel No. R1102556

• Has relevant PE funds raising, funds structuring/formation, or fund investments background.
• Open to strong legal cands from private practice with the private equity investment experience
• Proactive and innovative

Our client is a renowned and established investment management firm. It is a highly regarded name that is in the business of investing in PE.

Due to increased business needs, it is now expanding its legal team. It is seeking to hire an experienced legal counsel at the Director level (15 years or more). Cands with relevant exp and good potential with around 12 to 15 yrs are also welcome. Reporting to the MD who is the Head of Legal and Compliance, you will work in a lean and collaborative team supporting its private equity investments.

Requirements:

• Qualified as a lawyer in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK or other commonwealth jurisdictions
• Possess a good Law degree from a recognized university
• For the director role, require the cand to have min 12 years of exp with strong PE funds structuring, fundraising, and investments background.
• Open to strong legal cands from private practice with the private equity investment experience
• Has strong technical skills backed by a commercial and pragmatic mindset. Need to demonstrate the ability to think innovatively
• Proactive and innovative
• Hands-on team player with strong people and stakeholder management skills. Also meticulous, detailed, and results-oriented.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure on complex legal and regulatory issues
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, growing, and lean/team-based culture

To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to [email protected]. Pl also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your cv.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:

CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)

Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)

Date ad is posted - 2 February 2024

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the legal team, with a focus on contract matters
• Administer and maintain databases of legal documents and agreements
• Assist in editing and proofreading various contracts, formal correspondence, and legal filings
• Liaise with other departments, overseas counterparts, and external parties where necessary
• Other related tasks assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Diploma in Legal Studies or equivalent
• 1-2 years paralegal or contract management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly ethical, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please send in your resume to [email protected]

EA License No: 13C6305

Reg. No.: R1654399

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Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the organization
• Ensure company comply with business and employment law
• Overseeing all business transactions and operations comply with the corporate internal policies
• Provide legal support with regards to arbitration, litigation, and adjudication matters
• Work closely with the legal head office on all legal issues
• Work with external legal firms whenever necessary
• Stay up-to-date on local company laws and regulations
• Provide legal training and sharing to employees
• Being company representative to deal with government agencies on all legal matters
• Ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B) or equivalent
• At least 5 - 8 years of legal experience, preferably with commercial/ corporate exposure
• Prior working knowledge in FIDIC, PAM, REDAS, PSSCO, or SIA will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of legal system or regulations with SEA region will be ideal

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on the APPLY button below to send in your resume or send to [email protected]

Reg. No: R1654399

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Job Descriptions:

As a Legal / Senior Counsel of the Group, you will assist the Chief Legal Officer in handling all general corporate commercial and regulatory matters stemming from the Group's global businesses.

1. Draft and review commercial agreements / contracts with business partners and government authorities, ensuring that the terms are in accordance and compliance with corporate policy. Such agreements and contracts include areas relating to corporate governance, contracts, taxes, international trade and transportation, business development, foreign investment and finance etc.

2. Provide legal desk support and advice to business units on business development, daily operations / transactions and activities where necessary.

3. Help support all legal matters, especially pertaining to overseas projects.

4. Pursue / defense claims against / from third parties and resolve pending or threatened disputes by all available legal means.

5. Ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations against set policies and procedures that runs within the group.

6. Assist in and take responsibility for other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university.

2. More than 7 or 8 years of experience in private practice and/or in a legal department of a multinational company, have excellent analytical and communication skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

3. Skills and knowledge in relation to both common law and continental law systems will be an added advantage.

4. Candidates who possess prior experience in foreign invest process will be advantageous.

5. Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese so that can liaise with Chinese counterparties.

6. Willing to travel, e.g. Guinea, West Africa.

Duties include but not limited to following -

• Provide full secretarial support to lawyers in trade mark practice
• Assist with filing/prosecution/renewal of trade marks
• Assist with matter management including file opening and closing, matter data input, management and monitoring of correspondence and deadlines
• Prepare and assist with issuance of bills
• Update and maintain trade mark records
• Communicate with external parties as required
• Any other related work as assigned or required

Requirements:

• Higher Nitec, 'A' levels or Diploma
• Good written and communication skills
• Committed, diligent and organised
• Team player and cooperative
• Meticulous, able to multi-task and prioritise
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Preferably with law firm experience, especially in trade mark related work

Although relevant experience would be appreciated, on-the-job training and guidance will be provided.

Interested candidates may send in applications with detailed resume and salary expectation by email to [email protected] (only shortlisted candidates will be notified).

As a Legal Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our organization's legal needs and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory and Compliance:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues affecting the organization.

• Assist in ensuring company policies, procedures, and practices comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the company's operations.

Contract Drafting and Review:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and employment contracts.

• Work closely with business units to understand their contractual needs and provide solutions that mitigate legal risks.

Corporate Governance:

• Assist in corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records, preparing board meeting materials, and ensuring compliance with corporate formalities.

• Support the legal team in drafting corporate resolutions, bylaws, and other governance documents as needed.

Litigation Support and Risk Management:

• Assist in managing litigation matters, including gathering relevant documents, coordinating with external counsel, and preparing for legal proceedings.

• Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, collaborating with internal stakeholders to implement risk management initiatives.

Policy Development and Training:

• Participate in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.

• Conduct legal training sessions for employees on relevant legal topics, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related field (JD preferred).

• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction is advantageous.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing law, preferably in a corporate or in-house legal environment.

• Strong understanding of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Sound judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to assess legal risks and provide practical solutions.

• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Investment Company of the People’s Republic of China (Singapore) Pte Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of the People’s Bank of China. The company manages a part of foreign exchange reserve within the scope authorized by the People’s Bank of China, undertakes and transacts various kinds of investment businesses.

This position is within the company's Risk Department, responsible for providing legal support to the investment and daily operation of the Company, and assisting with the Company's compliance and corporate governance needs in Singapore and other regions, as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with legal colleague in headquarter and other overseas offices, law firms and/or corporate service provider, etc.

• Review and negotiate legal documents and contacts in connection with the Company's business actives;
• Draft and review internal documents, including but not limited to corporate governance documents;
• Ensure the Company's compliance with applicable law and regulations;
• Conduct legal research and analysis on new laws and regulations in connection with the Company's business activities;
• handle corporate and regulatory matters related to SPVs; and
• other litigation and non-litigation legal matters.

- Provide internal legal training sessions to improve the legal and compliance awareness among company employees.

- Manage relationships with law firms and corporate service providers.

- Undertake other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

- A lawyer with 1-3 years’ experience gained at a well-recognized law firm, financial institution or fund house preferably with expertise in corporate or finance area. Legal experience gained from jurisdictions outside Singapore will also be considered.

- Good legal drafting, advisory and analytical skills, in both Chinese and English.

- A self-motivated team-player with the ability to work independently and with integrity.

Interested applicants may apply by sending in your updated resume to [email protected]

ur client is a leading Singapore legal firm. They are currently looking for the following to join their expanding team:

LEGAL SECRETARY

Responsiblities:

• Prepareation of legal documents, handling clients' queries
• Familar with litigation searches, assist associates in due diligence work
• Scheduling meetings and appoitnmetns
• Data Entry, Phone calls , issusing invoices
• Handles correspndences and confidential documents
• Claims submission

Requirements:

• Min 2 years conveyancing experience
• Good communication skills both written and spoken
• Committed and able to multi-task

• MNC / Tuas (Company Transport provided)
• Friendly working environment
• Attractive Salary Package (AWS + VB)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage office operations (including some part of facilities)
• Can handle agreements
• Assist on draft policies
• Work with corporate secretariat
• Work with legal

Requirements

• Demonstrates a proactive
• Exhibits strong organizational abilities, excellent time management, and attention to detail.
• Can work effectively with minimal supervision under pressure, incorporating constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Shows resilience, pursues goals with urgency, copes well with changing priorities, and takes initiative to follow through tasks.
• Research and Structured Reporting: Proficient in independent research and consolidating findings in a thoughtful and structured manner.

HOW TO APPLY:

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EA Personnel: Hooi Wai Man (Samantha)

EA Personnel Reg No: R21100062

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the legal team, with a focus on contract matters
• Administer and maintain databases of legal documents and agreements
• Assist in editing and proofreading various contracts, formal correspondence, and legal filings
• Liaise with other departments, overseas counterparts, and external parties where necessary
• Other related tasks assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Diploma in Legal Studies or equivalent
• 1-2 years paralegal or contract management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly ethical, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please send in your resume to [email protected]

EA License No: 13C6305

Reg. No.: R1654399

For candidate who applied for the advertised position is deemed to have consented to us that we may collect, use or disclose your personal information for purpose in connection with the services provided by us.

• Help with all phases of mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction document preparation and negotiation, closing support, and post-closing integration.
• Drafting and helping to prepare materials for committee and board meetings.
• Supporting additional unique corporate initiatives.
• Collaborating closely with both external advisors and our internal business teams.
• Creating and negotiating contracts for a range of commercial endeavors.
• Supplying the functional teams in HR, finance, marketing, technology, supply chain, and operations with legal support
• Providing guidance on risks and aiding in the execution of the group compliance program (e.g. competition law, bribery and corruption, money laundering, trade sanctions, data privacy).
• Assisting with group governance and secretarial requirements for the business.

The chosen candidate should exhibit the following abilities and qualities:

• 5 years of PQE and qualified as a solicitor in both England and Wales.
• Prior experience working in a mid- or upper-tier legal firm's corporate team.
• Familiarity with a range of national and international business issues, such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, entity formation, and joint ventures.
• Familiarity with managing outside counsel, conducting diligence, overseeing closings, and drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Sensible and astute business judgment.
• Strong interpersonal abilities; capable of demystifying complicated topics in an understandable and appealing way.
• The capacity to efficiently oversee tasks with little guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and background working in a multicultural, international setting.

Responsibilities:

Legal

• Structure, draft and review legal documentation.
• Where necessary, assist in the negotiation of agreements and provide transactional legal support and guidance to the group’s Singapore business lines.
• Participating and providing support from a legal coverage and support on group-wide projects and the launch of new business lines and products.
• Liaise with and manage external counsel locally and internally to address legal needs of the group.
• Manage relationships and communication with regulatory bodies and authorities as well as industry groups.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with the requirements applicable to the Asset Management licence.
• Prepare reports for Regulatory Authorities, Board of Directors and Management team.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting for licensed entity.
• Keep abreast of applicable regulatory and statutory matters relevant to the industry to ensure that management is fully informed of current, new or proposed legislations.
• Responsible for risk assessment and risk review processes at client onboarding phase including AML/CDD/KYC/FATCA/CRS, ongoing review and administration.
• Review and maintain organisation’s Compliance and Risk Management policies and development of key risk and compliance documentation including FATCA/CRS review, BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan, Risk Assessment, Risk Management Processes and Procedures, Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment process for the licensed entity.
• Provide training and ensure adherence with compliance and risk management policies and protocols by all staff.
• Ensure that a rigorous Operation Risk and Internal Control structure is established and implemented throughout the business and that appropriate controls are implemented.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws degree with ICA qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in the Asset Management, Wealth Management industry.
• Experience in implementing compliance and risk management framework in the financial industry.
• Excellent communication skills and provide proactive legal guidance.
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.

Are you a seasoned legal professional ready to take the lead in Singapore?

Can you demonstrate expertise in overseeing the meticulous drafting and negotiation of client, issuer, and supplier agreements?

As our Senior In-House Legal Counsel, you assume a leadership role in Singapore, overseeing the thorough drafting and negotiation of client, issuer, and supplier agreements. Your extensive expertise transcends routine legal work, positioning you as the key figure for navigating intricate negotiations and agreements with precision. Prepared to lead with sophistication and address the complexities of Singapore's legal landscape?

Your responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end process of various commercial contracts, negotiating banking agreements, and ensuring continuous compliance with relevant laws and regulations. As a seasoned legal mind, you will also contribute to risk reduction, the creation of legal templates, and the development of efficient legal processes.

Join us today to help us weave payments magic!

What you’ll do.

• Elevate your legal strategy with nuanced guidance across a spectrum of critical areas at X. I specialize in navigating complex landscapes, including GDPR, PCIDSS, ISO 27001, international regulations, confidentiality, IP, and global privacy and data security issues

• Drafting, negotiating and managing the end to end process of a variety of commercial contracts including but not limited to: Card Processing Agreements, Issuer Agreements, NDAs, Data Sharing/Processing Agreements, Partner Referral Agreements, Strategic Partner Agreements, Consultancy Agreements and Supplier Agreements

• Negotiating ad hoc banking agreements, shareholder agreements and other corporate related documents.

• Remaining up to date with all applicable laws and regulations to ensure GPS’s continual compliance

• Reducing legal and commercial risks and liabilities

• Drafting legal templates where necessary and creating efficient legal processes.

• Working with the broader team to share information about the regulatory environment to facilitate efficient and transparent legal support across the business.

• Providing advice on employment law related activities

• Providing legal and strategic business guidance to business units and management on all commercial matters

• Providing clarification on legal language or specifications as necessary, particularly in relation to GDPR, data protection and information security

• Assessing and advising on risks or additional considerations during product development and post product launch

• Providing ad hoc training on relevant legal developments and topics as needed.

• Driving and assisting with special projects, as needed

• Manage and lead a team of Legal Counsel

• Be a point of escalation and handle complex cases

What you’ll need.

• Qualified lawyer

• Experience in-house within a commercial setting

• International and/or legal entity experience

• Firm understanding of data security regulations as it relates to the processing of personally identifiable information

• Sound legal and practical business judgment

• Superb contract drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage a high volume of projects while meeting tight deadlines

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively – exceptional internal and external stakeholder management

• Extensive experience creating templates and setting up processes independently

Nice to have.

• In house experience within the payments industry

A bit about us….

We are Thredd, formerly Global Processing Services. Thredd sits at the heart of the global payments revolution, processing billions of transactions annually across 44 countries for the world’s leading FinTechs, digital banks, and embedded finance providers. Thredd is certified by Mastercard and Visa to process and manage any credit, debit or pre-paid card transaction globally. We enable the emerging

payments industry to deliver breakthrough innovations through a unique combination of proprietary technology, its people and partners

Other

This role is a hybrid role with 50% of the time in the Singapore office.

Thredd operates in a secure environment and all candidates will be Credit and Background checked to the extent permitted by law.

Only direct applicants will be considered for this role, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

You will be expected to do case management work and monitoring of each case's development that is under your charge. You will need to draft legal documents competently and know how to do filing and be familiar with using the court's Elitigation system. Client management is essential to this job and you must be able to deal with situations in a mature manner.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides administrative, project and executive support to the Director by ensuring that all tasks are completed according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Maintain and organise a full set of records for all files, minutes, activities, projects and data bases and to obtain all information from internal and external stakeholders and knowledge at fingertips and able to engage all stakeholders and customers and advise them on all issues raised.
• Organise meetings & take minutes and provide timely updates on the actionable items assigned to each person.
• Writing reports, updates and analyse issues and to achieve set outcomes and proactive in achieving creative solutions. Present papers and persuade the audience,
• Quickly understands the business and be a value-add contributor.
• Detailed and meticulous, must be committed to work, willing to be involved without being asked and to achieve results on all on-going matters and even in fluid situations.
• Result oriented, self-starter, starts and completes all tasks with achievements within time-frame and constantly improves tasks.
• Well organised in calendar, handling of reports, following up on work tasks and answering email correspondence, scanning of documents and mailing of letters or packages.
• Other general administration ad hoc job as instructed by management.
• Logical, clear and concise writing and ability to grasp concepts and to communicate ideas and issues at hand. Ability to write a good summary.
• Excellent communication and speaking skills;
• Any other tasks requests by the Legal Director, Management and the Board.

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Translator specializing in Japanese to English translation. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing legal documents written in Japanese, translating them accurately into English, and ensuring that the integrity and legal nuances of the documents are preserved throughout the translation process.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reviewing a variety of legal documents written in Japanese, including contracts, agreements, court documents, and correspondence.
2. Translating Japanese legal documents into English while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and adherence to legal terminology and conventions.
3. Conducting thorough research and consulting legal resources as needed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of translations.
4. Collaborating with attorneys and legal professionals to discuss translation requirements, clarify legal terms, and address any questions or concerns.
5. Proofreading and editing translated documents to ensure grammatical correctness, stylistic consistency, and adherence to established standards.
6. Maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion when handling sensitive or proprietary information contained in legal documents.
7. Managing translation projects efficiently, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications:

1. Fluency in both Japanese and English, with exceptional proficiency in written and spoken communication in both languages as you will be working with documents in Japanese and Japanese stakeholders.
2. A bachelor's degree in translation, linguistics, law, or a related field. Additional certifications or qualifications in translation or legal studies are desirable.
3. Proven experience in legal translation, with a strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and conventions in both Japanese and English.
4. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to produce high-quality translations under tight deadlines.
5. Strong research skills and the ability to effectively use legal resources and reference materials to support translation work.
6. Proficiency in relevant computer software and translation tools, such as CAT tools (Computer-Assisted Translation) and terminology databases.
7. Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity and sensitivity.
8. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.

If you are interested in this position, please feel free to drop me a message and send your CV over to [email protected]

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd

Su-May Lam

EA Reg No: R1873088

Job Description

• Responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to lawyers.
• Filing of documents, preparation of meeting materials and other service documents.
• Perform secretarial and general administrative duties including updating various records & replying to correspondence/emails/faxes/billings, etc.
• Provide administrative support on day-to-day matters such as keying in daily time sheets and preparing up payment vouchers for lawyers.
• Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum an Diploma in any related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 years of administrative working experience.
• Working experience under disputes/litigation team in a law firm
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good work and learning attitude
• Team player
• IT savvy, proficient in MS Office, with good typing speed.

Who we are?

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 240 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 2,500 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our team for an offshore project. As a Legal Counsel, you will play a vital role in providing legal guidance and support to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and protect the company's interests throughout the project.

Responsibilities:

1. Contract Review and Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including project agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, and subcontractor agreements. Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify, assess, and manage legal risks associated with the offshore project. Provide proactive advice and develop strategies to mitigate potential legal issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, permits, and licenses applicable to the offshore project. Develop and implement compliance programs and policies, conducting regular audits to identify and address any compliance gaps.
4. Dispute Resolution: Handle disputes and assist in resolving legal issues that may arise during the offshore project. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and relevant parties to negotiate settlements or initiate legal proceedings, if necessary.
5. Legal Research and Advice: Stay updated on legal developments, industry trends, and best practices related to offshore projects. Conduct legal research, provide timely and accurate legal advice, and offer guidance on complex legal matters to project team members and senior management.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, finance, and procurement, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project requirements, objectives, and potential legal implications.
7. Contract Management: Establish and maintain effective contract management processes and systems, including contract templates and standard clauses. Monitor contract performance, identify contract variations, and provide guidance on contract interpretation and amendments.

Requirements:

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Demonstrated experience as a legal counsel, preferably in the offshore project or energy industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Excellent understanding of risk management principles and legal compliance requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Note: The above job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

What you’ll get:

We understand that different families have different needs, which is why we’re always evolving our benefits to accommodate our employees.

Along with health and financial benefits, our employees enjoy a variety of other perks, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor various events throughout the year. And we provide a culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

We also encourage a better work-life balance with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, Inchcape has enabled our employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location.

Globally as a minimum you will receive:

• Life assurance
• Healthcare
• Competitive salary
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Values Award celebration events
• Team building days

Plus, much more!