Head of Legal & Contract (Construction Law/Certified Lawyer)

Our client is an Singapore company in the Construction industry. Due to their current expansion plan, they are looking for an Head of Legal to join their Legal/Contract team, in hopes of developing the current high performing team. They are located in Town – easily accessible via various modes of transport Job Description: Contract Management & Legal Advisory • Manage the full lifecycle of contracts from drafting and negotiation through execution and completion. • Review, negotiate and finalize main contracts, subcontract agreements, supplier agreements and other commercial contracts . • Work closely with Finance, Operations, Procurement and Project teams to ensure contractual compliance and effective contract administration. • Identify, assess and mitigate legal, contractual and commercial risks. • Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables and key deadlines. • Advise on contractual deviations, claims, variations and disputes, and represent the company’s interests where required. Commercial & Project Advisory • Provide legal and commercial advice to the Finance Director and Project Teams on contract terms, pricing, risk allocation and negotiations. • Review tender and bid documents, identifying key contractual risks, obligations and commercial opportunities. • Advise and support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT), Progress Claims, Variation Claims and Loss & Expense claims , ensuring documentation is properly substantiated and contractually sound. • Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve commercially favorable outcomes. • Provide legal guidance on project recovery plans, supplier performance and contractual enforcement to minimise project delays and financial exposure. • Assist in resolving commercial disputes and negotiate practical solutions to support timely project completion. Job Requirements: • Qualified lawyer , called to the Bar and in good standing in Singapore or a recognized common law jurisdiction. • LL.B. or equivalent legal qualification. • Minimum 5–8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a reputable law firm or in-house legal environment. • Strong experience in contract, commercial and trade-related matters . • Proven experience within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or related industries . • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracting, procurement and commercial claims. • Experience handling EOT, variation, progress and Loss & Expense claims will be highly advantageous. • Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click APPLY NOW or email an updated copy of your resume/cv. We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified. Email Address: ••••@recruitpedia.sg EA License No: 19C9682 EA Personnel No: R24123391 (Moy See Meng)