Our client is currently seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic, commercially focused legal support across a growing regional real estate and infrastructure business. This role sits at the center of development and investment activities, partnering closely with business, engineering, and project teams to enable growth while managing legal and regulatory risk.

You will be involved across real estate development, corporate transactions, financing, commercial contracting, and compliance in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate & Commercial

Provide practical legal advice to business units and leadership across a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters
Draft, review, and negotiate key agreements including EPC/construction contracts, supplier agreements, service agreements, leasing and tenancy agreements, NDAs, and vendor arrangements
Manage contract lifecycle processes and ensure alignment with business and risk objectives
Advise on contractual interpretation, dispute avoidance, and risk mitigation strategies

Real Estate Development & Assets

Support the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, including land acquisition, permitting, construction, commissioning, and operations
Lead legal support for real estate transactions, including due diligence, title review, zoning, leasing, and acquisitions
Partner with development, engineering, and procurement teams to identify and manage project risks

Corporate Finance, M&A & Investments

Support financing transactions, debt facilities, capital raising, and equity-related matters
Assist with M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including structuring, due diligence, and documentation
Coordinate with external counsel and support post-transaction integration and governance activities

Compliance & Governance

Support corporate governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls
Assist with compliance programmes including data protection, cybersecurity, anti-bribery & corruption, sanctions, and ESG requirements
Monitor regulatory developments and advise on business impact

Stakeholder & External Counsel Management

Manage external legal advisors to ensure efficient and high-quality delivery of services
Coordinate cross-border legal matters across multiple jurisdictions
Deliver legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders where required

REQUIREMENTS

Qualified lawyer (LLB or equivalent) admitted in a recognized jurisdiction
6–8 years PQE from a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal function
Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, real estate, infrastructure, or capital projects (ideally across Asia Pacific)
Exposure to financing, M&A, and/or large-scale real estate or infrastructure development is highly desirable
Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
Excellent stakeholder management and ability to operate in a fast-paced, commercial environment

Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.

EA Personnel No: R2198747

Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248

Legal Counsel (EPC & Infrastructure)