Counsel, Associate

Operating within broad guidelines established by the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, and the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, the incumbent is responsible for providing legal expertise and assistance to the organization. What You Will Do: Participates in the development and interpretation of ABS policies. May provide direction and instruction to support staff, review their progress and make recommendations concerning the evaluation of their work. At the direction of the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel and Associate General Counsel, conducts legal projects and research. Maintain business registration and corporate secretarial records of ABS entities within the region (Pacific, Middle East and Taiwan). Provides counsel and advice on a variety of legal matters including employment and labor, intellectual property, data privacy, insurance, litigation and bankruptcy matters. Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents. Authors correspondence, legal memoranda and reports. Under supervision, works with outside legal counsel in various legal matters. Anticipate and identify legal issues and proactively develop effective and practical legal strategies and solutions. Occasional travel within the region. What You Will Need: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (KSAR) Prior experience in the marine industry preferred. Proficient in Mandarin (written and spoken). The ability to independently review, advise on and/or negotiate detailed, sensitive legal issues with internal stakeholders, clients and other interested parties. The human relations skills necessary to organize and manage the activities of support staff. Minimum years of Experience Typically requires 1-3 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Required/Preferred Education Requirements L.L.B. or J.D. in Jurisprudence. Required/Preferred Professional Requirements Admitted to practice law in Singapore. About Us We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times. ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations. Equal Opportunity ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws. Notice ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid. Job Info Job Identification 2721 Job Category Compliance, Government & Legal Posting Date 01/10/2025, 10:26 AM Job Schedule Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr