Legal Counsel (3-6 years PQE)

Our client is a renowed Energy company and they are seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team based here in Singapore. The role offers broad exposure across commercial, corporate, regulatory and compliance matters. This is an exciting opportunity for another legal counsel with general corporate exposure who is keen to enter the energy sector.

Responsibilities

In this role as a legal counsel, you will provide legal support across the company's commercial and corporate activities, handling corporate matters independently while working with senior team members on more complex matters. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating corporate, procurement, IT/SaaS, consulting, services, confidentiality and other commercial agreements, as well as supporting derivatives documentation, KYC and counterparty onboarding, credit support documentation and contract management.

You will also advise on governance, regulatory and compliance matters including sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, data protection and competition law, and coordinate with external counsel where required.

Requirements

You should be a qualified lawyer either in Singapore or UK and experience gained either in private practice and/or an in-house legal role. Strong corporate and commercial contracts experience and proficiency in drafting and negotiating contracts in English are required. Experience within the energy, oil & gas or commodities sectors would be advantageous.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume or if you have any questions, please reach out to Cynthia Teo at ct@kerryconsulting.com, quoting the job title.

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