Managing Counsel

Joining Arup

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.
• Managing 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.
• Contribute to the development of legal guidance materials and training for the Region.
• Support the commercial and contract management of high-risk projects throughout their lifecycle, including the preparation of variations, program changes, and contract notices.
• Assist in claims management in partnership with the Australasian Managing Counsel – Claims & Disputes.
• Participate in activities and tasks within both the Australasia Regional Legal Team and the Global Legal Team.
• Act 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:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 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
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance 
• Dental expense cover
• 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 provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Helen Pakhomov on helen.pakhomov@arup.com

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. 

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