Regional Legal Assistant Manager |Engineering & Construction

About the Role

We are looking for a Regional Legal Manager to support business operations across the ASEAN region. This role will provide legal advisory on a wide range of matters.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and regional affiliates, supporting both day-to-day legal matters and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to regional affiliates in line with business needs and objectives

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents

• Identify and assess legal and contractual risks in projects and transactions, and propose mitigation strategies

• Support contract negotiations and business transactions

• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on legal and compliance matters

• Monitor ongoing legal risks and issues, and recommend appropriate actions

• Support dispute management and legal proceedings where required

• Assist in developing and improving contract management and risk control processes

• Participate in regional legal initiatives (e.g. training, policy updates, template standardization)

• Liaise with external counsel and cross-functional teams as needed

Requirements

• Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate legal work, preferably within construction, engineering, or project-based industries

• Strong knowledge of construction law and contracts

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently

• Familiarity with Southeast Asia markets will be advantageous
  

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  Frances Wong En Ci

  JAC Recruitment PteLtd

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  EA Personnel:R26160019

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