Senior Legal Counsel - AMEP

About SJ

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, Surbana Jurong has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to fulfill the role of Senior Legal Counsel - AMEP to provide effective and high standard legal advice and services to SJ Group AMEP Region. You will assist and share valuable legal insight for the regions whilst assisting our Chief Legal Counsel and the Director of Legal for AMEP.

As the Senior Legal Counsel - AMEP, you will provide high standard legal services and expertise to SJ Group AMEP region and ensure that all operations of the organisation are compliant with relevant legislation and SJ Group Policies.

You will be responsible to develop the legal intellectual capital of the business and ensure efficient provision of processes and procedures of legal services, whilst ensuring minimal risk to the business. 

Beyond these core functions, your knowledge and leadership is instrumental in cultivating strong relationships, contributing to the overall compliance and success of SJ Group.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• 10+ years’ demonstrated experience in provision of Legal advice in Engineering Consulting or Construction Contracting sectors either in-house or at a law firm (front-end focus)
• General legal experience including commercial law, construction law (including security of payment applications), International Construction contracts i.e. Fidic; NEC and typical IFI Contract; services contracts, leases and debt collection.
• Bachelor’s degree in law including a current legal practicing certificate
• Experience undertaking and leading extensive contract reviews and negotiations on proposed contracts and tenders with clients and sub- consultants for small, mid and large-scale construction projects
• High level communication skills, including negotiating and resolving highly complex matters
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships internally (including relevant stakeholders) and externally whilst contributing to effective client relationship management.
• Willing and able to be located in Riyadh or Abu Dhabi and open to travel when needed across the region

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online, please follow the links provided.

Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SJ is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

All recruitment activities go through our resourcing function currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!