Senior Associate - Energy and Projects Law

About the role

Clyde & Co is hiring a Senior Associate (5PQE and above) for its growing Energy/Projects team in Singapore. The role combines corporate and project development matters and works closely with David Phua, a partner advising energy and natural resources clients on complex cross-border projects, transactions and commercial arrangements across Asia and globally, covering LNG, gas, power, mining and energy transition matters.

Key responsibilities

• Handle large and complex corporate transactions and energy projects alongside the partner.
• Work in close collaboration with the partner on energy and projects matters.
• Take part in business development and client-facing activities.

Required profile

• Qualified in a common law jurisdiction outside Singapore (e.g. England & Wales, Australia, HK, U.S.).
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience, with an energy/projects background or a general corporate background and a genuine interest in joining a projects and energy practice.
• UK law-qualified candidates living elsewhere who are willing to relocate to Singapore are welcome.
• Willingness to relocate to Singapore and undertake some work-related travel.

Required skills

• Excellent legal drafting, research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with clients, local counsel and colleagues.
• English native; good business-level Mandarin is an advantage.
• Proactive, pragmatic mindset, taking initiative and anticipating challenges.