Our client is an Singapore company in the
Construction
industry. Due to their current expansion plan, they are looking for an
Head of Legal
to join their
Legal/Contract
team, in hopes of developing the current high performing team.
They are located in Town – easily accessible via various modes of transport
Job Description:
Contract Management & Legal Advisory
Manage the full lifecycle of contracts from drafting and negotiation through execution and completion.
Review, negotiate and finalize
main contracts, subcontract agreements, supplier agreements and other commercial contracts
.
Work closely with Finance, Operations, Procurement and Project teams to ensure contractual compliance and effective contract administration.
Identify, assess and mitigate legal, contractual and commercial risks.
Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables and key deadlines.
Advise on contractual deviations, claims, variations and disputes, and represent the company’s interests where required.
Commercial & Project Advisory
Provide legal and commercial advice to the Finance Director and Project Teams on contract terms, pricing, risk allocation and negotiations.
Review tender and bid documents, identifying key contractual risks, obligations and commercial opportunities.
Advise and support the preparation of
Extension of Time (EOT), Progress Claims, Variation Claims and Loss & Expense claims
, ensuring documentation is properly substantiated and contractually sound.
Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve commercially favorable outcomes.
Provide legal guidance on project recovery plans, supplier performance and contractual enforcement to minimise project delays and financial exposure.
Assist in resolving commercial disputes and negotiate practical solutions to support timely project completion.
Job Requirements:
Qualified lawyer
, called to the Bar and in good standing in Singapore or a recognized common law jurisdiction.
LL.B. or equivalent legal qualification.
Minimum
5–8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
in a reputable law firm or in-house legal environment.
Strong experience in
contract, commercial and trade-related matters
.
Proven experience within the
construction, engineering, infrastructure or related industries
.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracting, procurement and commercial claims.
Experience handling
EOT, variation, progress and Loss & Expense claims
will be highly advantageous.
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