Legal Counsel, 12-month renewable and convertible, Tuas

Job Scope:

Legal Advisory & Support

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the Singapore legal counsel and business units during the plant construction phase.
• Advise on and mitigate construction-related risks including delays, disputes, and change orders.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and construction projects.
• Liaise with global legal teams in China, the US, and Europe to ensure alignment with multinational standards and practices.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related contracts, including contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Provide legal input on project management agreements and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain templates for contracts to standardize and streamline processes.

Commercial Operations

• Support legal aspects of the company’s operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Assist in establishing policies, processes, and systems for effective risk management and governance.
• Post-construction, manage customer contracts in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring alignment with industry-specific requirements.
• Provide ongoing support for commercial agreements, including manufacturing agreements, service level agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

Independent Execution

• Take ownership of assigned legal matters and run them independently with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery of solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions such as procurement, operations, and compliance.
• Liaise with external counsel on specialized matters when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized institution.
• 5–8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a focus on construction, commercial contracts, and/or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with global teams.
• Prior experience in a multinational company or law firm.
• Familiarity with Singapore laws and regulations, with exposure to cross-border transactions.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with a focus on delivering practical legal solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of a start-up environment.

Additional Information:

• Contract duration: 12-month contract, possible conversion.
• Commencement Date: Immediate.
• Working days and hours: Mon to Friday, 8.am to 5pm.
• Location: Tuas, pick up at Serangoon and Jurong East.