Job Description

The Company

Changi Airport Group (CAG) operates in a unique in-house environment, one which blends private sector drive and initiative with a strong sense of public responsibility and mission. We are a highly regulated industry, operate in a complex eco-system of commercial partners within the airport community, and constantly deal with different government agencies and Ministries. We are currently recruiting a talented lawyer to join the exceptional team behind the world\'s most awarded airport. A unique opportunity to undertake private sector work with an important and strategic public mission is on offer.

Our Legal & Compliance Team

Our Legal & Compliance Division is a team of professionals who provide sound, insightful, timely and actionable advice to CAG and its management. It is a highly engaged and trusted business partner who contributes to sharpening CAG\'s competitive edge and making us better from within. Even as we proactively partner to enable the business, the Legal and Compliance team serves as a watchful guardian of both CAG\'s immediate interests and long-term reputation. We endeavour to set the pace, collaborate passionately with our partner-clients and constantly seek to raise standards. We expect our lawyers and staff to possess a high level of integrity, competence and gravitas. Teamwork, collegiality and deep engagement with the business are highly valued.

If you are someone who thrives in a collegiate team setting and is game to fully step up to the plate to take on challenging and rewarding work, we would love to hear from you.

* This role currently provides the full range of legal support to CAG\'s Airport Management and Safety & Security teams -who are responsible for managing the operational needs of Changi and Seletar Airports, on a variety of commercial, operational, compliance, regulatory, safety and security issues.

• This role also plays a significant role in supporting CAG\'s Air Hub Development team, responsible for increasing Changi Airport\'s connectivity and enhancing its attractiveness as a vibrant international air hub.
• Key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of agreements to amongst other things, facilitate partnerships with international passengers and cargo airlines to promote traffic, marketing of the Changi Airhub, development of new routes and opportunities within the travel industry, developmental and operations planning projects, enhance airport operations, safety and efficiency. Examples of such agreements include procurement contracts, licensing agreements, event/marketing collaboration agreements, innovation proof of concept agreements and memoranda of understanding with both public and private counterparties.
• Advising on a wide variety of legal, regulatory and compliance issues which may arise in the usual course of business.
• Working closely with the regulatory affairs and other teams to support engagement with various ministries, statutory boards and other agencies on various legal and regulatory issues.
• You can look forward to progression to other portfolios or helm other areas of responsibilities as you advance in your career with CAG.

• A minimum of 8 years post qualification experience with a mixture of law firm training and in-house experience;
• Excellent communication skills and judgment, together with a commercial and practical mindset;
• The established ability to handle a range of time sensitive client demands while providing succinct, practical and accurate legal advice;
• Excellent drafting skills, including an ability to write clearly and concisely using a tone of voice suitable for non-legal stakeholders;
• A collaborative approach and be accustomed to working with all levels of stakeholders; and
• A willingness to mentor younger members of the team and provide guidance as may be necessary.

Changi Airport Group