Bedok - Legal Counsel (commodities)

apartmentAMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. placeBedok scheduleFull-time calendar_month29/10/25

Location: Singapore
Reporting to: Head of Legal (based in China)

Seniority: 2-7 PQE - open

About the Role

I am partnered with a leading Chinese commodities trading house with global presence. We are seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel to join the Singapore office.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of global commodities trading and corporate advisory within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will work closely with trading, operations, compliance, and external counsel across jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate trading-related contracts, including but not limited to: (1) physical commodity contracts (Sale & Purchase etc); (2) Logistics, Warehousing, Service Agreements
Involvement with cross-border M&A projects governed by common law
Provide legal support for corporate matters, including regulatory, employment, data privacy, and corporate governance issues
Advise internal stakeholders on legal risk, contract management, and compliance-related queries
Coordinate with external counsel on cross-border matters and litigation when necessary
Stay up to date with legal and regulatory developments impacting commodities trading in APAC and globally

Requirements

Singapore qualified lawyer with around 2-7 years of post-qualification experience, with experience from a law firm or in-house at a commodities, trading, or financial services firm, open to Oil & Gas/Metals/Agri
Experience with trading contracts and commercial agreements
Exposure to commodities trading, financial derivatives, or shipping/logistics contracts preferred
Experience handling a broad range of corporate legal and compliance matters
Able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions
Fluency in Mandarin is essential to liaise with internal stakeholders and review documents in Mandarin

What We Offer

Autonomy with exposure to front-office decision-making
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunity to work in a high-impact role with a global commodities trading platform

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please click APPLY NOW or send an email to eugenia.toh@ambition.com.sg with your latest CV. Note: We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Business License Number: 200611680D. EA Licence Number: 10C5117 | EA Registration Number: R23113442

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