Senior/Legal Counsel

About the role

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd. is hiring a Senior/Legal Counsel based at its Pioneer Yard in Singapore. The role covers general corporate and commercial legal work, including advising subsidiaries, supporting the finance team on banking documentation, and handling litigation and regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business heads and legal counterparts of the subsidiary to provide ongoing legal support and advice on financing, banking, leases, M&A, intellectual property and regulatory compliance (sanctions, data protection, anti-competition).
• Draft basic documents such as MOUs and joint venture contracts, and advise the Finance team on banking documentation for loans and other agreements.
• Advise on marine and offshore industry contracts (shipbuilding, shiprepair, EPC, newbuilding, charters, agency, carriage, storage and logistics) and review commercial transaction documents such as letters of intent, undertakings and notices.
• Manage litigation matters: liaise with external lawyers, control their costs, conduct research and analysis, assess risks and chances of success, draft reports and respond to enquiries.
• Stay up to date with changes in the law and advise on their impact on the organisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognised university.
• 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in an established law firm or corporate in-house legal environment.
• Experience in civil and commercial litigation and contract drafting.
• Experience in construction law, international trade or intellectual property is an advantage; commercial legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of the laws applicable to the company's operations and businesses.

Required skills

• Strong communicator with a commercially savvy approach to legal matters.
• Solid knowledge of handling domestic and cross-border/regional dispute resolution litigation.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:15pm and Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Islandwide transport is provided. Candidates apply by sending an updated resume with current and expected salary and earliest availability; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.