Corporate Legal, Assistant Manager (M&A)

Innergy Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innergy Consulting Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is partnering with a global shipping company to hire a Junior Legal Counsel to support corporate, commercial and compliance matters.

The role offers exposure to cross-border M&A, joint ventures and regulatory advisory work while collaborating with regional stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in private practice or in-house, with a background in corporate law, M&A, or compliance.

Qualifications

• LL.B or J.D. from a recognised institution.
• Admission to the Bar is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant private practice or in-house experience.
• Experience in corporate, commercial, M&A or compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and commercial support on corporate and business matters.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements and corporate documents.
• Advise on legal, regulatory and compliance issues to manage risk.
• Support corporate transactions, due diligence and strategic investments.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Corporate law

Education

LL.B/J.D

Job description

We are partnering with a global shipping company to hire a Junior Legal Counsel to support corporate, commercial, and compliance matters across the business. This role offers exposure to cross-border M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments, contract negotiations, and regulatory advisory work while working closely with regional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in private practice or an in-house legal team, with a background in corporate law, M&A, or compliance. Experience in the shipping industry or familiarity with sanctions-related matters will be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and commercial support on a broad range of corporate and business matters across the organisation.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, corporate documents and other legal contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on legal, regulatory and compliance matters, ensuring risks are appropriately identified and managed.
• Support strategic business initiatives, investments and corporate transactions, including conducting legal due diligence where required.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors on legal documentation, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with corporate governance, compliance programmes, policy implementation, internal investigations and related advisory matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognised institution. Admission to the Bar will be an advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience gained in private practice or an in-house legal environment.
• Exposure to corporate, commercial, M&A, compliance or related legal matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in the maritime, shipping or related industries will be advantageous, but is not essential.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding!