Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Regional Head of Legal APAC, the Legal Counsel would provide accurate and timely counsel to senior management and business development in the Asia Pacific region including but not limited to providing guidance on all material legal and compliance matters relating to Fugro’s business in the APAC region.

About the role:

• Work with the Head of Legal to develop the team and to provide sound legal strategies on focus areas,

• Provide robust legal and commercial support to business development and tendering teams in the region (pre-qualification, tender review and negotiation support),

• Provide sound advice and directions on compliance related matters (including export control, trade sanctions, data privacy matters, corrupt practices and related matter),

• Provide contract support to Project leaders in the APAC Region (contract/vessel charters review and commercial claim drafting and support),

• Provide advice on debt collection, pre-litigation disputes and litigation,

• Provide support in relation to corporate housekeeping in the Region in conjunction with Country Managers,

• Provide legal and compliance training in the region,

• Liaise with external law firm as required, Implementation of the Group Legal Procedures, and Assist in insurance matters in the Region.

Principal Working Relationship

a) Report directly to Regional Head of Legal APAC based in Singapore,

b) Work with Regional Directors and Country Managers for efficient resolution of legal and contractual issues,

c) Work with Regional Financial Controller team on financial and administrative control (as applicable). and

d) Work with Project execution teams on contract and claim support.

About you:

• Qualifications required: Degree in Law or related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience.

• Robust experience in handling compliance and trade sanctions matters.

• Experience in both offshore marine and land construction sectors will be an advantage.

• Excellent written and spoken English and Mandarin, with strong drafting skills.

Behavioural competencies required

Decision-making & Prioritising:  Ability to make right decisions, based on a sound analysis, reasoning, judgment, and well-balanced priority setting.

Client Focus:  Ability to be client oriented and create client satisfaction.

Managing Information/communication:  Ability to generate, collect and share relevant information in order to enable others to achieve better or more results.

Agility:  Proven capability to be flexible, responsive, adaptive, and show initiative in times of change (e.g. priorities, work planning/location, skills/technologies, work processes, relationships), uncertainty and opportunities.

Detail-Oriented:  Ability to pay attention to the details and can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effects.

What we offer

Competitive salary with Annual Wage Supplement

Generous paid-leave

Career & training opportunities (international opportunities possible)

Company shuttle from various pick-up at MRT stations across Singapore

Collective health insurance and outpatient benefits;

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide help when you need extra support.

Additional benefits: Long Service Awards, Professional Membership, Weekly fitness-related activities, etc)

**Benefits may vary according to position/contract/grade level.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

How to apply

• Please include your latest resume in the application.

• Please describe your working rights in Singapore (work pass sponsorship is subject to quota and availability).

• We regret to inform that we will only process applications made via our Careers website (and other linked portals) and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**