AVP, Legal Counsel (Energy Industry) in Penarth

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record. Join us in shaping a sustainable energy future.

Drive Asia’s energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia’s growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower‑carbon future.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner business stakeholders and oversee delivery of legal and compliance services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities.
• Provide legal support and advice to senior management and all internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate with external counterparts on a variety of commercial agreements within the energy and utilities industry, such as utilities services agreements, service corridor agreements, power purchase agreements, engineering procurement & construction agreements and natural gas agreements (for both piped gas and LNG).
• Review and provide recommendations on the legal aspects and considerations for resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handling disputes and inquiries (from pre‑litigation stage to conclusion of hearing).
• Implement and manage Group company policies, procedures and standards related to legal and compliance matters.
• Monitor changes to regulatory requirements and proactively handle regulatory developments and compliance updates.
• Provide time‑sensitive support on a wide array of legal and compliance inquiries in all operational aspects.
• Identify and consult on legal and compliance risks in connection with the company’s businesses.
• Lead or support other projects and tasks as may be required from time to time.
• Provide support to the Head, Legal & Compliance, Gas & Related Services in a leadership role supervising, mentoring and overseeing day‑to‑day workstreams of junior team members, and to provide guidance and quality assurance on their work.
• Work closely with the Head, Legal & Compliance, to foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, enhance team spirit, and ensure the department operates as a cohesive, high‑performing unit aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Possess a Law degree with at least 15 years’ post qualification legal experience.
• Admitted to the Singapore Bar.
• Be an effective time manager with the ability to work in a team.

Preferred Characteristics

• Strategic-minded, commercially pragmatic and highly detail‑oriented.
• Able to work independently, adaptable, solutions‑oriented and enjoy working in and leading a team.
• High degree of independence, initiative, and decisiveness.
• Articulate, good drafting skills and highly effective in English.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to demonstrate sound legal and business judgment, even in ambiguous situations.
• Having a positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Having the ability to maintain high service standards and problem solve effectively when faced with challenges.
• Self‑motivated and thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and high‑pressure environment, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working on cross‑functional projects involving engineering, finance, and regulatory considerations.
• Having hands‑on experience in the following types of matters would be advantageous: Dealing with gas (LNG and/or PNG), electricity generation and retail, and other utilities contracts; EPC and O&M contracts, specifically in the utilities sector; Project development and/or project finance transactions in the energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors; and Carbon trading, sustainability and corporate commercial contracts.
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities and complete them timely and effectively, with minimal external legal support.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition. We foster an institution‑first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition. Join us in making a real impact!