Legal and Compliance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Legal & Governance

• Provide legal advice on corporate structuring, governance, and group entity management in Singapore.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore corporate laws, including company registration, licensing, and statutory filings (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority requirements).
• Support board meetings, shareholder resolutions, and maintenance of statutory records.
• Provide Singapore law employment and regulatory advice.

Commercial Contracts Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, supply contracts, NDAs, and term sheets.
• Ensure contractual terms align with legal requirements and company risk policies.

Project & Energy-Related Legal Support

• Provide legal support for renewable energy project agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), EPC contracts, and O&M agreements.
• Review and advise on contractual risks and regulatory requirements related to project execution.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure legal alignment.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Project Finance

• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, transaction documentation, and post-completion integration.
• Advise on project finance arrangements, including financing documents, security packages, and lender requirements.
• Coordinate with financial advisors, lenders, and external counsel throughout transaction lifecycles.

Dispute Resolution & Legal Advisory

• Manage disputes, claims, and potential litigation in coordination with external counsel.
• Provide strategic legal advice to minimize risk exposure and support business decision-making.

Cross-Functional & Strategic Support

• Work closely with internal teams including Finance, HR, Business Development, and Project Development.
• Support mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and regional strategic initiatives as required by Group Legal.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); admission to the Singapore Bar is preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of proven experience in corporate law, M&A, and project finance, preferably within the renewable energy, infrastructure, or power sector.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including EPC, PPA, JV, and financing documents.
• With 2–5 years of experience in the law firm industry is an advantage.
• Familiarity with the Singapore legal and regulatory framework.
• Experience handling cross-border transactions in Southeast Asia is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple stakeholders.