Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
As Managing Counsel - SIM, you will be the key legal leader supporting Arup's operations across Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, playing a pivotal role in the Australasian Region. Collaborating closely with in-house legal teams, business leaders, and external partners, you'll ensure that Arup's interests are protected while fostering strong relationships across the firm. Your ability to guide colleagues in navigating legal complexities will be essential in achieving the best outcomes for the business.
The Opportunity
Provide legal advice to the SIM business and the wider Australasia Region.
Lead contract negotiations and support the business on high-value, complex projects across various stages, including bidding, contract review, negotiation, and project initiation.
Manage a direct report in the Singapore office while serving as the legal lead for the SIM business, which includes:
Collaborating with business leadership teams in the region.
Representing SIM as part of the senior legal leadership team for the Australasian Region.
Contributing to the development of legal guidance materials and training for the Region.
Supporting the commercial and contract management of high-risk projects throughout their lifecycle, including the preparation of variations, program changes, and contract notices.
Assisting in claims management in partnership with the Australasian Managing Counsel – Claims & Disputes.
Participating in activities and tasks within both the Australasia Regional Legal Team and the Global Legal Team.
Acting as a positive influence within the business to achieve practical and commercially sound contract outcomes.
Is this role right for you?
Current legal practicing certificate in any of the SIM, Australian, New Zealand, or UK jurisdictions.
A minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
Extensive in-house legal experience within the engineering, architecture, construction, infrastructure, and/or property sectors, or equivalent.
Experience in private practice at a top-tier or specialized construction law firm.
Strong professional networks within the SIM markets where Arup operates.
Experience in risk management, governance, compliance, and/or dispute resolution is highly desirable.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Please see a list of Arup's Singapore benefits below:
Birthday leave
Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
International mobility opportunities
Work related travel insurance
Marriage leave (3 days)
Examination leave (2 days)
Family care leave
Bike Loans of up to SGD2000
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provides an environment where you will make a positive difference.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
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