Legal Counsel (12 months contract - Maternity Cover)

Role Overview The Legal Counsel will provide broad legal support across the business, partnering with internal stakeholders on financing, commercial, governance, compliance, and project-related matters. This role requires an experienced legal professional who can operate independently, provide practical legal advice, and contribute effectively from day one. Key Responsibilities • Provide legal support on financing and transaction-related matters, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating relevant documentation. • Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate secretarial matters across the organization. • Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, consultancy agreements, and other business contracts. • Support project-related legal matters, including contract management, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. • Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring alignment with business objectives. • Work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel on legal and regulatory matters as required. • Assist with day-to-day legal operations and provide general legal support across the business. Qualifications & Requirements • Qualified lawyer with approximately 9-15 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE). • Prior in-house legal experience within a multinational corporation, infrastructure, real estate, construction, technology, or similar environment. • Strong foundation gained from a reputable law firm, preferably with a corporate, commercial, finance, or transactional practice background. • Experience handling financing transactions, commercial contracts, corporate governance, and compliance matters. • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice. • Strong drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills. • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and able to quickly familiarize themselves with ongoing matters. • Experience supporting regional or cross-border matters would be advantageous. Contract Duration: 12 months from November 2026 Location: Singapore Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)