Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts / Greenfield projects
MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Legal Advisory & Support
- Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the business units during the plant construction phase.
- Advising on and mitigating construction related risks including delays, disputes and change orders
- Advise on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and construction projects, including employment matters.
- Advise on and support the management of commercial disputes and arbitration matters by handling document preservation, evidence compilation, chronology preparation and co-ordination with business teams and external lawyers.
- Liaise with the global legal teams in China, the US, and Europe to ensure alignment with multinational standards and practices.
Contract Management
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related contracts, including contracts with vendors, suppliers and service providers.
- Provide legal input on project management agreements and risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain templates for contracts to standardize and streamline processes.
Commercial Operations
- Support legal aspects of the company’s operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Assist in establishing policies, processes, and systems for effective risk management and governance.
- Post-construction, manage customer contracts in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring alignment with industry-specific requirements.
- Provide ongoing support for commercial agreements, including manufacturing agreements, service level agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
Independent Execution
- Take ownership of assigned legal matters and run them independently with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery of solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions such as procurement, operations, compliance ands ales.
- Liaise with external counsel on specialized matters when required.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized institution.
5–8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a focus on construction, commercial contracts, disputes and/or the pharmaceutical industry.
Drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with Singapore laws and regulations, with exposure to cross-border transactions.
Veronica Neo Shen Hwa ***email_hidden***
