Senior Legal Counsel at Esr Group in Singapore, Singapore | Kablio

Role

Description

legal advice

risk management

policy development

contract negotiation

transaction support

compliance liaison

Tackle a wide range of legal matters as they arise in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Provide timely legal advice to core functions including HR, IT, Finance, Tax, and Operations teams on corporate and regulatory matters.
Anticipate and manage legal risks associated with new products, business strategies, and market expansion initiatives.
Contribute to ESR-wide initiatives by developing and interpreting enterprise and business unit-specific governance policies and procedures.
Lead the negotiation and review of commercial contracts, including service agreements, vendor arrangements, NDAs, and technology-related matters.
Provide strategic legal advice and support for complex real estate investments, joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments, and fund structures across multiple jurisdictions.
Partner closely with investment teams and external counsel to resolve Group-level transactional issues, ensuring alignment with ESR’s commercial objectives and legal standards.
Act as a key legal liaison for selected markets, ensuring local compliance while maintaining consistency with Group legal standards, and provide legal support to local teams, where required.
Work in close partnership with ESR’s compliance and corporate governance teams to uphold the Group’s integrity and operational resilience.

Requirements

qualified lawyer

6+ years

corporate law

transactional law

cross-border

negotiation

Familiarity with cross-border transactions and working across multiple jurisdictions.
Qualified lawyer with at least 6+ years of post-qualification experience.
Strong corporate and transactional law background, ideally gained from a top-tier law firm and/or real estate investment or asset management company.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, pragmatic, and business-minded with strong attention to detail.
Experience with commercial contracts, and investor documentation.
Proven ability to work independently but also collaborate with others.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2011

Year Established

The company was established, marking the beginning of its journey in the logistics real estate sector.

Focus on development, ownership, and management of prime industrial and commercial properties.
Presence across Asia-Pacific and beyond, operating in key markets such as China, Japan, and Australia.
Strong financial backing and impressive portfolio, expanding global reach.
Projects include large-scale distribution centers, warehouses, and mixed-use commercial developments.
Expertise spans logistics, real estate management, and industrial property development.
Distinguished by innovative approach to sustainable and efficient property solutions.

Culture + Values

Excellence – We strive for excellence in every aspect of our business. We maintain high standards of performance and accountability, and we seek to learn, explore and improve continuously.
Inclusion – We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe trust and mutual respect among colleagues, partners and stakeholders are cornerstones of growth and success.
Entrepreneurship – Our entrepreneurial spirit reflects our passion, courage and desire to succeed and ultimately drives the creation of opportunities and the delivery of superior outcomes in a competitive marketplace.
Sustainability – Sustainability is central to our mission because we aspire to improve the environmental prospects of our planet. Our responsibilities to stakeholders, local communities and the world at large grow in tandem with our business. Accordingly, we commit to lead and embrace the highest standards of governance in forging a path to become a carbon neutral business.

Environment + Sustainability

112 MW Solar

Installed Rooftop Solar

The company has installed 112 MW of rooftop solar globally by the end of 2023.

42.8% Sustainable

Sustainable Buildings

42.8% of the company's directly-managed portfolio consists of certified or rated sustainable buildings.

98% Green Power

Operational Electricity

In Australia, 98% of operational electricity is sourced from 100% green power.

~$3Billion

Sustainability-Linked Loans

Secured approximately US$3 billion in sustainability-linked loans, reflecting strong ESG performance.

Net-zero carbon target aligned with ESG 2030 Roadmap (Scope 1, 2 and 3 through decarbonisation roadmap).
Targeting 1,000 MW of rooftop solar by 2030.
Target of 50% sustainable buildings by 2030.
Adopting TCFD-aligned climate disclosures under ISSB/IFRS S2 standards.
ESG 2030 targets include reducing energy consumption intensity across portfolio in line with net-zero commitment.
ESR Australia: AUD 500 million investment to deploy 50 MW solar, 300 MW battery + EV charging.
Achieved strong GRESB, MSCI, and Sustainalytics ESG ratings.

Inclusion & Diversity

45% Workforce Female

Gender Diversity in Workforce

The company reports that 45% of its workforce is female as of 2022, with a slight increase to approximately 47% as of 2023, reflecting progress in gender diversity efforts.

60% Female Directors

Gender Representation on Board

60% of Independent Non-Executive Directors are women as of 2022, with a notable presence of female leadership at the board level.

50/50 Gender Ratio Target

Long-term Gender Equality Goal

The company aims to achieve a 50/50 gender ratio in its workforce by 2030, underscoring its commitment to gender equality over the coming decade.

Zero Fatalities Reported

Workforce Safety Milestone

The company has achieved a significant milestone with zero workforce fatalities reported, highlighting its dedication to workplace safety.

Mandatory unconscious-bias training and creation of regional D,E&I Committees meeting quarterly or bi-monthly.

Articles

About Us

Careers

Sustainability

Role

Description

legal advice

risk management

policy development

contract negotiation

transaction support

compliance liaison

Tackle a wide range of legal matters as they arise in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Provide timely legal advice to core functions including HR, IT, Finance, Tax, and Operations teams on corporate and regulatory matters.
Anticipate and manage legal risks associated with new products, business strategies, and market expansion initiatives.
Contribute to ESR-wide initiatives by developing and interpreting enterprise and business unit-specific governance policies and procedures.
Lead the negotiation and review of commercial contracts, including service agreements, vendor arrangements, NDAs, and technology-related matters.
Provide strategic legal advice and support for complex real estate investments, joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments, and fund structures across multiple jurisdictions.
Partner closely with investment teams and external counsel to resolve Group-level transactional issues, ensuring alignment with ESR’s commercial objectives and legal standards.
Act as a key legal liaison for selected markets, ensuring local compliance while maintaining consistency with Group legal standards, and provide legal support to local teams, where required.
Work in close partnership with ESR’s compliance and corporate governance teams to uphold the Group’s integrity and operational resilience.

Requirements

qualified lawyer

6+ years

corporate law

transactional law

cross-border

negotiation

Familiarity with cross-border transactions and working across multiple jurisdictions.
Qualified lawyer with at least 6+ years of post-qualification experience.
Strong corporate and transactional law background, ideally gained from a top-tier law firm and/or real estate investment or asset management company.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, pragmatic, and business-minded with strong attention to detail.
Experience with commercial contracts, and investor documentation.
Proven ability to work independently but also collaborate with others.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2011

Year Established

The company was established, marking the beginning of its journey in the logistics real estate sector.

Focus on development, ownership, and management of prime industrial and commercial properties.
Presence across Asia-Pacific and beyond, operating in key markets such as China, Japan, and Australia.
Strong financial backing and impressive portfolio, expanding global reach.
Projects include large-scale distribution centers, warehouses, and mixed-use commercial developments.
Expertise spans logistics, real estate management, and industrial property development.
Distinguished by innovative approach to sustainable and efficient property solutions.

Culture + Values

Excellence – We strive for excellence in every aspect of our business. We maintain high standards of performance and accountability, and we seek to learn, explore and improve continuously.
Inclusion – We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe trust and mutual respect among colleagues, partners and stakeholders are cornerstones of growth and success.
Entrepreneurship – Our entrepreneurial spirit reflects our passion, courage and desire to succeed and ultimately drives the creation of opportunities and the delivery of superior outcomes in a competitive marketplace.
Sustainability – Sustainability is central to our mission because we aspire to improve the environmental prospects of our planet. Our responsibilities to stakeholders, local communities and the world at large grow in tandem with our business. Accordingly, we commit to lead and embrace the highest standards of governance in forging a path to become a carbon neutral business.

Environment + Sustainability

112 MW Solar

Installed Rooftop Solar

The company has installed 112 MW of rooftop solar globally by the end of 2023.

42.8% Sustainable

Sustainable Buildings

42.8% of the company's directly-managed portfolio consists of certified or rated sustainable buildings.

98% Green Power

Operational Electricity

In Australia, 98% of operational electricity is sourced from 100% green power.

~$3Billion

Sustainability-Linked Loans

Secured approximately US$3 billion in sustainability-linked loans, reflecting strong ESG performance.

Net-zero carbon target aligned with ESG 2030 Roadmap (Scope 1, 2 and 3 through decarbonisation roadmap).
Targeting 1,000 MW of rooftop solar by 2030.
Target of 50% sustainable buildings by 2030.
Adopting TCFD-aligned climate disclosures under ISSB/IFRS S2 standards.
ESG 2030 targets include reducing energy consumption intensity across portfolio in line with net-zero commitment.
ESR Australia: AUD 500 million investment to deploy 50 MW solar, 300 MW battery + EV charging.
Achieved strong GRESB, MSCI, and Sustainalytics ESG ratings.

Inclusion & Diversity

45% Workforce Female

Gender Diversity in Workforce

The company reports that 45% of its workforce is female as of 2022, with a slight increase to approximately 47% as of 2023, reflecting progress in gender diversity efforts.

60% Female Directors

Gender Representation on Board

60% of Independent Non-Executive Directors are women as of 2022, with a notable presence of female leadership at the board level.

50/50 Gender Ratio Target

Long-term Gender Equality Goal

The company aims to achieve a 50/50 gender ratio in its workforce by 2030, underscoring its commitment to gender equality over the coming decade.

Zero Fatalities Reported

Workforce Safety Milestone

The company has achieved a significant milestone with zero workforce fatalities reported, highlighting its dedication to workplace safety.

Mandatory unconscious-bias training and creation of regional D,E&I Committees meeting quarterly or bi-monthly.

Articles

About Us

Careers

Sustainability