We are seeking a qualified legal professional to join as our second in-house counsel. This role offers broad exposure to the legal and commercial aspects of a major petrochemical business and provides the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of matters from an early stage.
Job Description
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements.
Provide legal support to business functions on day-to-day commercial and operational matters.
Assist with corporate secretarial matters, including board and shareholder documentation.
Support compliance initiatives relating to anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, data protection and corporate governance.
Assist with the development of internal policies, procedures, legal templates and guidance materials.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and support implementation of regulatory requirements across the business.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and training materials.
Work closely with the Legal Manager and provide support on special projects and other legal matters as required.
Requirements
LLB degree from a recognized university with admission to practice law
1-4 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)
Strong drafting, negotiation and issue-spotting skills
Practical and commercially minded approach to problem solving
Eagerness to learn and develop in a broad in-house legal role
Experience and knowledge in the following would be an advantage,
> Prior in-house legal experience
> Corporate Secretarial experience and familiarity with Singapore Companies Act
> Experience in the energy, petrochemical, commodities, manufacturing, shipping or logistics sectors.
> Familiarity with global sanctions regimes, anti-money laundering regulations, anti-bribery/corruption laws, and data protection frameworks
What Makes This Role Unique
Broad exposure across legal, compliance, governance and corporate secretarial matters.
Opportunity to work directly with senior management and the Legal Manager.
Significant responsibility and ownership from an early stage with supportive and collaborative working environment.
Exposure to large-scale commercial and operational matters within Singapore's petrochemical industry.
Opportunity to develop into a well-rounded in-house counsel rather than a specialist contract reviewer.
Attractive salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the right candidate, including the following elements of our
Total Rewards package:
Service Benefits
Location Allowance
Medical Outpatient/Dental Subsidy & Hospitalization & Surgical Benefits for Spouse & Children
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
Holiday, Sports and Wellness Subsidies
Daily Shuttle Bus Service to and from the office in Jurong Island to Jurong East MRT
Flexible Work Arrangement - Hybrid Work Model (WIO 60%: WFH 40%)
PCS Pte. Ltd. is the centre Company of the S$5.4 billion Singapore Essential Chemicals Complex on Jurong Island, the premier hub of Singapore's energy and chemicals park. Our operations are fully integrated with the pipeline-customers and leverages on Jurong Island's excellent infrastructure and facilities. Coupled with Singapore's strategic location in Southeast Asia, supportive government policies and availability of skilled manpower, our Company is in a prime location to sustain and improve its competitive position as a regional leader in the essential chemicals industry.
Our ethylene plants incorporate the latest technology, allowing for the flexible use of naphtha, gasoil and LPG to achieve the most economical mix of feedstocks. Our other plants further optimise the value of all our product streams. The entire manufacturing operation is controlled by state-of-the-art process control systems. A comprehensive network of pipelines and storage tanks allows for a seamless flow of products to our customers on Jurong Island and beyond. We also supply utilities such as seawater, steam, compressed air as well as provide common facilities and services such as berths, security and fire-fighting services to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the Complex.
Our people are indeed one of the keys to our success. We believe that the excellence in skills and the commitment of our people make the Company grow and build up PCS to what it is today. Our benefits encompass systematic training and development schemes. And as the Company grows, our employees grow too. We offer job rotation, multi-skill training programmes, technical and management development courses aimed at building a highly motivated workforce.