Legal Counsel, SEA

Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and disputeresolution across SEA jurisdictions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements in the region.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including consultancy agreements, joint ventures, and procurement contracts.
• Ensure that contracts comply with relevant laws and company policies.

Dispute Resolution:

• Handle pre-litigation and litigation matters, including managing external counsel and advising on strategies for dispute resolution.
• Support claims management and resolution processes for projects in the region.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations across SEA countries, ensuring compliance and advising on their impact on business operations.
• Conduct compliance training and awareness programs for employees to promote a culture of integrity and accountability.

Corporate Governance:

• Assist in corporate secretarial duties, including maintaining statutory records, filings, and board-related activities for SEA entities.
• Support governance initiatives and ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess legal risks in business strategies, projects, and operations, providing practical solutions to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to support strategic initiatives and business growth in the region.

• Member of the SEA Office of Risk Management and managing risk within SEA
• Member of the SEA Legal Team and foster a can-do, collaborative and engaged team
• Liaising with and support other SEA Support Services functions (e.g. HR,IT, Finance)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in private practice and as corporate legal counsel , preferably with3 years in private practice within the engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors in Southeast Asia.
• Strong understanding of commercial law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.