Associate - Energy, Infrastructure & Projects

About the Firm

Established in 1902, our firm is a distinguished full-service law practice in Singapore, known for serving premier local and international companies, including leading financial institutions. Recognized as one of Singapore's largest law firms, we are committed to legal excellence and client service.

Role Overview

This role entails working closely with a team specializing in energy and infrastructure projects, providing comprehensive legal support throughout the entire project lifecycle—from planning and design to operation and eventual decommissioning or renewal.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the development, structuring, and execution of both greenfield and brownfield energy and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts associated with electricity generation, transmission, clean energy projects, desalination, utilities, and wastewater treatment and disposal.
• Provide guidance and drafting services for public-private partnership deals and infrastructure endeavors including power plants, data centers, waste-to-energy plants, ports, transport systems, petrochemical facilities, tankage, terminalling, and logistics.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis related to Singapore law and industry standards across diverse sectors.
• Support general corporate and commercial legal work such as transactions concerning sale and purchase of goods, service agreements, supply and distribution contracts, hire-purchase arrangements, and employment matters.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to deliver client-centric, practical solutions addressing operational, regulatory, and commercial challenges.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated interest or background in energy, infrastructure, or project development sectors.
• Strong skills in legal drafting, negotiation, and communication.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Motivation to learn and grow as a corporate legal practitioner.
• Proficiency in English is essential; additional fluency in Asian languages such as Mandarin or Bahasa is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to contribute significantly to transformative infrastructure projects shaping Southeast Asia.
• Exposure to diverse high-profile clients and innovative projects across multiple industries.
• Develop a robust legal skill set within a supportive environment prioritizing continuous learning and professional development.
• Work within a collegial team atmosphere that values cooperation and mutual support.