Regional Legal Counsel (Real Estate & Infrastructure)
Organising Institution / Firm
Peoplebank Asia
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Singapore, Singapore
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Qualified lawyer (LLB or equivalent) admitted in a recognized jurisdiction; 5–8 years PQE from a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal function; Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, real estate, infrastructure, or capital projects (ideally across Asia Pacific).
🛡️ Category
Law Firm / In-House Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Opportunity Overview
Peoplebank Asia is recruiting a Regional Legal Counsel (Real Estate & Infrastructure) on behalf of a corporate client in Singapore. The role provides strategic, commercially focused legal support across a growing regional real estate and infrastructure business, focusing on development, corporate transactions, financing, commercial contracting, and regulatory risk management across Asia Pacific.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Qualified lawyer holding an LLB or equivalent degree admitted in a recognized jurisdiction.
- Experience: 5–8 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) from a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Domain Expertise: Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, real estate, infrastructure, or capital projects (ideally APJ/APAC region).
- Desirable Exposure: Background in corporate financing, debt facilities, M&A, joint ventures, and large-scale asset development.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Corporate & Commercial: Draft, review, and negotiate EPC/construction contracts, supplier agreements, service agreements, leasing contracts, and NDAs.
- Real Estate Development: Support the full lifecycle of project development including land acquisition, due diligence, title review, zoning, permitting, construction, and commissioning.
- M&A & Corporate Finance: Assist with financing structures, equity/debt facilities, joint venture documentation, and strategic investments.
- Compliance & Governance: Support internal controls and compliance programs across data protection, cybersecurity, anti-bribery & corruption, sanctions, and ESG policies.
- Legal Management: Manage external legal advisors across multiple jurisdictions and advise business teams on dispute avoidance and risk mitigation.
Compensation, Work Mode & Employment Details
- Role Type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
- Compensation: Not specified
Application Procedure
- Visit the official application portal on LinkedIn via the link below.
- Submit your updated resume and professional credentials for recruitment evaluation.
Agency & Registration Details
Recruiting Agency: Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd (EA Licence No: 08C5248 | EA Personnel No: R2198747)