Start your career as a Head of Legal, Singapore at Vopak, responsible for providing independent, professional legal advice across BU Singapore. The role balances deep legal expertise with a strong commercial understanding to guide complex, sensitive, and strategic decisions. Collaborating closely with project teams and key stakeholders such as tax, treasury, SHE, HR, and risk management, the Head of Legal helps shape sound policies and legal frameworks supporting Vopak’s objectives while minimizing risk. This position offers an opportunity to develop professionally and make a positive impact by improving the world.
What will you do as a Head of Legal, Singapore?
You will act as Legal Counsel focusing on activities for BU Singapore, providing effective legal advice and support across various legal areas, balancing subject matter expertise with a broader understanding of business activities.
What do we offer you?
- Market-based salary depending on experience and knowledge, with attractive bonuses
- Various growth opportunities
What do we expect from you as a Head of Legal, Singapore?
A strong LLB degree from an accredited Law school or equivalentMinimum 8-10 years of Post Qualified ExperienceAdmission to the Singapore bar or from a common law jurisdictionExperience as in-house corporate counsel at a global multinational preferredExcellent knowledge of the Singapore legal systemBroad legal expertise in corporate, commercial, and contract law, plus regulatory mattersWorking knowledge of shipping, anti-trust, construction, projects, oil & gas, dispute resolution, compliance, insurance, employment, among othersYour core responsibilities include :
Providing pragmatic legal advice to stakeholders in BU Singapore to create favorable conditions and minimize risksResolving complex legal issues and enabling appropriate actionsManaging relationships with internal clients and external counsel, building credibility and trustStaying updated on legal developments, recommending actions, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsConducting internal training on topical legal issues and maintaining legal portals and templatesDrafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents in cooperation with stakeholdersSupporting projects, investments, and corporate structuring with legal advice and due diligenceManaging dispute resolution processes within BU SingaporeAdvising on compliance investigations and working with insurance providers on claimsSupervising external counsel and building a useful legal network in SingaporeSupporting corporate governance, compliance, and risk management initiativesProviding corporate secretarial support, including acting as company secretary and organizing meetingsJ-18808-Ljbffr
