Head of Legal

FASTSTREAM RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international shipping group in Singapore is seeking a Head of Legal to lead legal and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Maritime Law and relevant in-house legal experience. Responsibilities include advising on maritime law, negotiating commercial agreements, and supporting M&A activities. Fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory. This position offers an opportunity to shape legal strategy in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Relevant legal experience, preferably in an in-house counsel role.
• Strong understanding of the shipping (container) sector.
• Proven experience in M&A and corporate advisory.

Responsibilities

• Advise on maritime and commercial law matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support M&A and joint ventures.
• Oversee legal due diligence.
• Lead compliance initiatives.

Skills

Maritime law

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Cross-border compliance

Corporate governance

Education

Degree in Maritime Law or equivalent

Job description

Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for the maritime and logistics industry? A rapidly expanding international shipping group is looking for a Head of Legal to lead and manage the legal and compliance functions across its regional operations.


The Opportunity:
This is a rare opportunity to take on a broad and strategic legal leadership role within a dynamic maritime environment. You will provide legal and commercial advice on a wide range of issues, from contract negotiations to cross-border transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on matters of maritime law, commercial law, and cross-border compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, service/vendor contracts, JVAs, SPAs, SHAs, etc).
• Support strategic investments, M&A, and joint ventures across Asia and the Middle East.
• Partner with business stakeholders to assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Oversee legal due diligence and provide practical solutions to support commercial decision-making.
• Lead corporate governance and compliance initiatives, including policy development and training.
• Manage external counsel and support contract management and record-keeping processes.
• Participate in board-related matters, including drafting resolutions and maintaining minutes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Maritime Law or equivalent.
• Relevant legal experience, preferably in an in-house counsel role.
• Strong understanding of the shipping (container) sector.
• Proven experience in M&A, corporate advisory, and contract negotiation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-border environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory to work with both English/Mandarin stakeholders

If you're ready to shape the legal strategy of a growing maritime group and work alongside industry leaders, apply now to explore this opportunity further.

Jess Choo EA Reg No: R1989216
Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, EA License no: 09C3403