Senior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Singapore Dada Consultants Full time

Legal/Senior Counsel (Mining & Infrastructure) – Location: Singapore (with potential travel to West Africa and UAE).

Overview

We are representing our client in the search for a mid-level Legal Counsel who is eager to take on substantial responsibility and grow into the company’s future Head of Legal / Senior Legal Counsel. This opportunity is well-suited for a self-driven lawyer with a solid background in contract drafting, mining and infrastructure projects, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently and managing the full spectrum of legal matters. In this role, you will draft and negotiate critical contracts, provide legal guidance to management, and oversee dispute matters, while progressively building the strategic and leadership capabilities required to eventually lead the legal function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Legal Advisory & Support
    • Provide practical legal advice to management and operational teams on mining, shipping, infrastructure, and logistics projects.
    • Research and advise on legal risks and regulatory obligations across Singapore, West Africa (OHADA jurisdictions), and Laos.
    • Support ESG compliance and risk management initiatives.
  • Contract Drafting & Negotiation
    • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including:
    • EPC agreements, mining and concession agreements, joint ventures, shipping contracts
    • Supply, offtake, consultancy, employment contracts, and NDAs
    • Work closely with project teams to ensure contracts are aligned with business objectives.
    • Develop and maintain standard contract templates for internal use.
  • Dispute & External Counsel Coordination
    • Coordinate with external counsel for disputes, arbitration, and litigation matters.
    • Support internal stakeholders in gathering evidence and preparing case materials.
    • Assist in creating strategies to prevent disputes and resolve them early.
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
    • Support corporate secretarial work, shareholder resolutions, and regulatory filings.
    • Assist with implementing compliance policies for anti-bribery, sanctions, and ESG.
    • Participate in employee training sessions to build compliance culture.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Liaise with regulators, government agencies, and project partners as needed.
    • Occasionally travel to West Africa and Laos to support negotiations and site visits.
    • Work closely with executive leadership to grow into a future standalone legal counsel role.
    • Take ownership of legal projects progressively, with increasing autonomy.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 7–15 years PQE, qualified in a common law jurisdiction (dual qualification advantageous).
  • Strong commercial contracts experience, ideally in mining, infrastructure, or EPC sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts independently.
  • Experience in disputes, regulatory compliance, and employment law preferred.
  • Highly motivated, resourceful, and willing to work with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to travel internationally and grow into a leadership role.
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