Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (Construction, Engineering & Disputes) Join to apply for the Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (Construction, Engineering & Disputes) role at Changi Airport Group Changi Airport Group operates in a unique in-house environment that blends private sector drive and initiative with a strong sense of public responsibility and mission. We are part of a highly regulated industry, operating within a complex ecosystem of commercial partners, government agencies, and Ministries. This dynamic environment makes for challenging, meaningful, and high-stakes legal work. The Role We are seeking a mid- to senior-level lawyer to join our team as Legal Counsel. You will work closely with our Changi East Development and Engineering & Development teams, taking a systems-wide approach to managing liability across complex infrastructure projects including the upcoming Terminal 5 development works. Your scope will include: Advising on tenders, procurement, and project documentation. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction, consultancy, and maintenance contracts, including reviewing and assessing potential risk exposure and amenability for acceptance or need for negotiation where business partners and/or tender bidders put forth caveats and qualifications to what are CAG’s standard terms and conditions for contracting, and assisting to develop, review and negotiate non-standard terms and conditions for entering into non-conventional business partnerships, for example those pertaining to collaborative contracting, innovation experiments, product reseller and/or revenue sharing agreements, service partnerships in foreign countries, new forms of business engagements and revenue/cost structuring, etc. Managing and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, litigation, and/or arbitration. Supporting contract administration, including reviewing/drafting letters and advising project teams on issues such as contract interpretation, contractual claims, delays and variations throughout the project lifecycle. Acting as a proactive business partner to deliver solutions-oriented legal support in a fast-paced environment. Requirements LLB or equivalent from a reputable university, with admission to the Singapore Bar. Relevant experience (5–12 years’ PQE) in a law firm or corporate environment handling complex, high-value, or cross-border matters, preferably with regional or international exposure. Relevant experience in litigation/dispute resolution, particularly in construction-related disputes. Strong familiarity with construction contracts (e.g. PSSCOC, REDAS, SIA) and associated agreements. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a practical, solutions-driven mindset. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight timelines. Strong business acumen; experience with e-commerce or digital business models would be an advantage. Resilient, energetic, and committed to excellence, with a “can-do” mindset. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Travel Arrangements Additional postings Director and Associate General Counsel, Head of Greater China and Central Asia SVP/VP, Head of Legal (CMS/RMO, Digital Assets, Fintech) Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director (International Legal Division) Senior Director & Senior Counsel, Development – Asia Pacific Director, Assistant General Counsel, APAC and Americas Head of Legal & Compliance - Fund Manager Senior Lead Counsel - Markets Fixed Income Asia, Senior Vice President Internal Audit, Head of Regulatory Compliance Audit Senior Legal Counsel / Assistant Director, Legal Senior Legal Counsel - Energy and Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr