Senior Legal Counsel (Shipping)
Senior Legal Counsel - Shipping
My client is a leading and growing Shipping and Maritime Transport firm and we are recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel to be based in the Singapore office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the business on a broad range of legal, commercial, and regulatory matters while working closely with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies.
Responsibilities for this Senior Legal Counsel
- Reviewing and negotiatinga range of contracts across commercial, corporate, finance, and compliance within the shipping, logistics & transportation space
- Provide legal support and advice on various transactions and activities to international business units
- Advise on disputes and risk management and manage external counsel as necessary
- Ensure company activities in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
Requirements for this Senior Legal Counsel
- Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent law qualification
- Required Admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction (Singapore/UK/Australia/US)
- At least 6+ years of post-qualified experience
- Fluent in English and preferred to be fluent in Mandarin, with ability to converse in business Mandarin and review contracts in Mandarin
- Able to prioritize and respond well to changing circumstances and tight timelines
- Willigness to travel internationally
To apply online, please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you can contact Rachel Tan (EA:16S8194/R25127049)
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