Experience Required : 10+
years
Industry Focus :
Asset-Heavy Industry (preferably Hyperscale Data Center /
Infrastructure / Energy / Utilities)
We are
seeking an experienced Legal Counsel
to join our clients Singapore team. This role will provide
strategic legal guidance and support across a wide range of
corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational matters, with a
strong emphasis on managing legal risks inherent in large-scale,
asset-heavy industries. Prior exposure to the
Hyperscale Data Center sector, or
related industries such as energy, infrastructure, or real estate,
will be highly advantageous.
The Legal Counsel
will work closely with senior management, business leaders, and
external stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage risks, and
enable sustainable business growth.
Key
Responsibilities
Contract Management : Draft,
review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including
construction, procurement, leasing, vendor, supply chain, and
service contracts.
Regulatory
& Compliance : Advise on local and regional
regulatory requirements, data protection, environmental, and safety
regulations impacting large-scale infrastructure and data
centers.
Corporate
Governance : Provide legal support on corporate
secretarial matters, board governance, shareholder resolutions, and
compliance with Singapore Companies Act.
M&A & Joint
Ventures : Support on transactions including
acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and strategic
partnerships involving asset-heavy operations.
Dispute Resolution : Manage
disputes, litigation, arbitration, and liaise with external counsel
when required.
Risk
Management : Proactively identify legal risks in
infrastructure projects, cross-border transactions, financing
structures, and advise on mitigation strategies.
Cross-Functional
Collaboration : Partner with project, finance,
operations, and engineering teams to ensure alignment of legal
requirements with business
objectives.
Qualifications
& Requirements
admission to practice law in Singapore or another common law
jurisdiction.
Minimum 10 years
of post-qualification legal experience , with at
least 5 years in-house in an asset-heavy industry (infrastructure,
utilities, construction, energy, or data centers).
Proven experience in Hyperscale Data
Centers or large-scale technology infrastructure
highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of
contract law, corporate law, regulatory compliance,
and project finance .
Excellent
negotiation and drafting skills with the ability to handle complex,
high-value agreements.
Strong business acumen,
able to balance legal risks with commercial objectives.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple
priorities, and engage with senior stakeholders.
collaborative team player.
Legal Counsel • Singapore