MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is hiring for a Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts / Greenfield projects internship — a 12-month, on-site Consulting role based in WALLICH STREET, Singapore. It is an unpaid internship. It is open to university students, typically in Year 2–4. Applicants with experience in FDA regulated industry, Company Law, Construction, Risk Governance, and Regulatory Compliance are a strong fit.
About this role
Legal Advisory & Support • Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the business units during the plant construction phase. • Advising on and mitigating construction related risks including delays, disputes and change orders • Advise on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and construction projects, including employment matters. • Advise on and support the management of commercial disputes and arbitration matters by handling document preservation, evidence compilation, chronology preparation and co-ordination with business teams and external lawyers. • Liaise with the global legal teams in China, the US, and Europe to ensure alignment with multinational standards and practices. Contract Management • Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related contracts, including contracts with vendors, suppliers and service providers. • Provide legal input on project management agreements and risk assessments. • Develop and maintain templates for contracts to standardize and streamline processes. Commercial Operations • Support legal aspects of the company’s operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. • Assist in establishing policies, processes, and systems for effective risk management and governance. • Post-construction, manage customer contracts in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring alignment with industry-specific requirements. • Provide ongoing support for commercial agreements, including manufacturing agreements, service level agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Independent Execution • Take ownership of assigned legal matters and run them independently with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery of solutions. Stakeholder Engagement • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions such as procurement, operations, compliance ands ales. • Liaise with external counsel on specialized matters when required. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized institution. 5–8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a focus on construction, commercial contracts, disputes and/or the pharmaceutical industry. Drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with Singapore laws and regulations, with exposure to cross-border transactions. Veronica Neo Shen Hwa -veronica.neo@manpower.com.sg Personnel Reg No: R1110855 Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd EA Licence No: 02C3423
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