Legal Counsel

We are seeking a qualified legal professional to join as our second in-house counsel. This role offers broad exposure to the legal and commercial aspects of a major petrochemical business and provides the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of matters from an early stage. Job Description • Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements. • Provide legal support to business functions on day-to-day commercial and operational matters. • Assist with corporate secretarial matters, including board and shareholder documentation. • Support compliance initiatives relating to anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, data protection and corporate governance. • Assist with the development of internal policies, procedures, legal templates and guidance materials. • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and support implementation of regulatory requirements across the business. • Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and training materials. • Work closely with the Legal Manager and provide support on special projects and other legal matters as required. Requirements • LLB degree from a recognized university with admission to practice law • 1-4 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) • Strong drafting, negotiation and issue-spotting skills • Practical and commercially minded approach to problem solving • Eagerness to learn and develop in a broad in-house legal role • Experience and knowledge in the following would be an advantage, • > Prior in-house legal experience • > Corporate Secretarial experience and familiarity with Singapore Companies Act • > Experience in the energy, petrochemical, commodities, manufacturing, shipping or logistics sectors. • > Familiarity with global sanctions regimes, anti-money laundering regulations, anti-bribery/corruption laws, and data protection frameworks What Makes This Role Unique • Broad exposure across legal, compliance, governance and corporate secretarial matters. • Opportunity to work directly with senior management and the Legal Manager. • Significant responsibility and ownership from an early stage with supportive and collaborative working environment. • Exposure to large-scale commercial and operational matters within Singapore's petrochemical industry. • Opportunity to develop into a well-rounded in-house counsel rather than a specialist contract reviewer. Attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the right candidate, including the following elements of our Total Rewards package: • Service Benefits • Location Allowance • Medical Outpatient/Dental Subsidy & Hospitalization & Surgical Benefits for Spouse & Children • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage • Holiday, Sports and Wellness Subsidies • Daily Shuttle Bus Service to and from the office in Jurong Island to Jurong East MRT • Flexible Work Arrangement - Hybrid Work Model (WIO 60%: WFH 40%)