Junior Legal Counsel [SGP]

Introduction

At Hanwha Ocean EPU, we empower our people to engineer the future of sustainable energy through meaningful work on cutting-edge offshore, onshore, and global infrastructure projects that create lasting impact for industries and communities worldwide.

As we evolve into a comprehensive EPCI(O) solutions provider, our expanding portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, floating production units, renewables, onshore power generation, and future centric infrastructure projects. Our globally connected teams collaborate across regions and disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver world-class end-to-end solutions.

Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry. #OneEPU

“Build, what matters. Grow, without limits. Power, the future with Hanwha Ocean EPU.”

Position Overview

Legal is responsible for providing practical legal support with a primary focus on commercial contracting, procurement, project execution, corporate, compliance, governance, and regulatory matters of EPU’s operations and projects.

The position works with internal clients including procurement, finance, HR, IT, operations, commercial, supply chain, and project teams to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance. It also supports contract administration, claims avoidance, corporate records, data privacy, and policy implementation.

This role requires solid legal experience, strong drafting and negotiation capability, and the ability to manage assigned legal matters independently while appropriately escalating strategic or high-risk issues within offshore, onshore, EPC/EPCI, energy, or industrial project environments.

Key Responsibility

• Provide legal support to procurement, supply chain management and project teams in vendor qualification, tender review, subcontract negotiations, deviation management and contract administration activities
• Provide legal advice to business functions and project teams on contractual, commercial, corporate, compliance, procurement, and operational matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, procurement terms, intercompany agreements, and contract amendments
• Support contract risk assessment, contractual clarifications, notices, change requests, warranty matters, claims support, and dispute avoidance activities
• Assist with claims management, preservation of contractual rights, dispute resolution strategy, and coordination with external counsel in arbitration, litigation, mediation and expert determination proceedings
• Advise on corporate governance, entity management, delegated authority, corporate records, regulatory filings, and internal approval processes
• Support compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, trade compliance, data privacy, records management, and internal policy implementation
• Coordinate with external counsel on assigned matters, including scope, documentation, status tracking, and budget awareness
• Partner with HR, procurement, finance, IT, operations, commercial, and project teams to align legal advice with business needs
• Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical mitigation actions to senior legal personnel and business stakeholders
• Maintain accurate legal files, templates, contract records, and auditable documentation for assigned workstreams

Qualification

• Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Admitted and in good standing to practice law in a recognized common law jurisdiction, preferably from Singapore, England & Wales, US, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience, including law firm or in-house experience focused on commercial contracts, corporate law, governance, compliance, or project-related legal matters
• Solid drafting, negotiation, analytical, and contract review skills
• Working knowledge of corporate governance, compliance requirements, contract management, and commercial legal risk mitigation
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Good English communication skills for contract negotiation, legal documentation, and internal reporting
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Admission or license to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction
  • Experience in energy, oil and gas, offshore, FPSO, EPC/EPCI, shipbuilding, infrastructure, or industrial project environments
  • Experience managing or coordinating external counsel and supporting cross-border commercial matters
  • Experience with data privacy, compliance, dispute avoidance, claims support, or contract lifecycle management.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.