Legal Counsel, Ethics & Compliance (1 Year Contract)
Organising Institution / Firm
Sembcorp Industries Ltd
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Singapore, Singapore
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Legal qualification in Singapore, the UK, or another common law jurisdiction; 5–6 years PQE trained in a reputable law firm with substantial compliance experience; prior in-house experience preferred.
🛡️ Category
In-House Legal Role
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Sembcorp Industries Ltd, a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore, is inviting applications for the role of Legal Counsel, Ethics & Compliance (1 Year Contract). Based in Singapore within the Group Legal and Compliance department, the selected legal counsel will drive the Group’s ethics and compliance programme across Sembcorp Industries and its global subsidiaries, providing regulatory, transactional, and compliance guidance.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Legal qualification in Singapore, the UK, or another common law jurisdiction.
- Experience: 5–6 years PQE, trained in a reputable law firm with substantial experience in compliance matters.
- Preferred Background: Prior in-house role covering compliance as key/sole responsibility, or experience working with companies in the energy sector.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Support global compliance areas including data privacy, cross-border data transfers, anti-bribery & corruption, anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-trust laws.
- Design, implement, and monitor risk-based compliance programmes, risk assessments, corporate policy updates, and remediation plans.
- Develop and deliver compliance training to strengthen regulatory awareness across the organisation.
- Assist in internal investigations, compliance reviews, and regulatory matters, coordinating with Senior Management and the Board.
- Serve as a regulatory point of contact and manage external counsel for specialist jurisdiction advice.
- Evaluate compliance risks during due diligence for investments, emerging markets, joint ventures, and counterparty onboarding.
- Maintain compliance legal policies, contracting playbooks, governance frameworks, and monitor global regulatory changes.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
- Duration/Type: 1 Year Contract (Mid-Senior level)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
- Compensation: Not Specified
Application Procedure & Required Documents
- Apply online directly via the official job listing link on LinkedIn or Sembcorp's portal.
- Submit an updated CV detailing relevant PQE and compliance experience.
Official Notification & Contact Information
For more details and to apply, visit the Official Job Posting.