Legal Counsel (In House)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute legal professional. This role will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, delivering strategic legal support on international trade, overseas compliance, dispute resolution, and day-to-day business operations.

1. Legal and Commercial Advisory

• Provide accurate, practical, and business-aligned legal advice on international trade, cross-border investments, and corporate legal affairs.
• Advise regional leadership on complex legal issues with potential strategic, financial, or reputational impact.

1. Contracting and Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex commercial contracts, including trade agreements, M&A documents, licensing, and service arrangements.
• Secure rights, manage risks, and ensure legal compliance across various jurisdictions

1. International Trade Disputes

• Manage international dispute resolution including litigation and arbitration, especially involving overseas counterparties.

1. Cross-Border M&A and Investment

• Support legal due diligence, structuring, documentation, and closing for international investment and M&A transactions.
• Draft legal opinions and coordinate with external legal counsel.

1. Compliance and Risk Management

• Monitor and manage compliance matters including export controls, antitrust, and anti-corruption regulations.
• Ensure alignment with internal policies and relevant local laws and global standards.

1. External Counsel & Law Firm Management

• Establish and manage collaborations with external law firms (especially those specializing in common law jurisdictions), leveraging the company’s Singapore base as a regional legal hub.

1. Stakeholder and Project Management

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, regulators, and business partners.
• Lead or support cross-functional legal projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification legal experience in an international law firm or multinational corporate legal department.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Law, with additional qualifications in International Trade or Corporate Law preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in international trade, cross-border M&A, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Strong grasp of corporate governance, legal risk assessment, and business operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), both written and spoken to liaise with English and Chinese speaking stakeholders.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to simplify complex legal concepts for business teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones and business units.
• High attention to detail with strategic and commercial mindset.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving international environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.