Legal Counsel

HENGYI INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and commodities firm in Singapore seeks a legal professional to assist in legal and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and 1-3 years of experience, with strong skills in contract negotiation and the ability to work under pressure. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential for coordinating with Mandarin-speaking counterparts.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years working experience in a law firm or in-house legal team is required.
• Strong ethical standards and diligence are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal, contractual, dispute resolution, and compliance matters.
• Review and advise on commodities trading contracts.
• Handle shipping and chartering contracts.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract negotiation

Compliance knowledge

Research skills

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assist in all legal, contractual, dispute resolution, compliance, corporate governance, and other matters within the Legal & Compliance Department of the Company. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Reviewing and advising on commodities trading contracts (crude oil, refined products, petrochemicals);
• Reviewing and advising on General Terms and Conditions of the counterparties;
• Handling shipping and chartering contracts and related matters;
• Advising on banking facilities agreements and related corporate resolution documents;
• Drafting, reviewing and advising on other contracts within the Company;
• Preparing and drafting internal legal bulletins and updates;
• Conducting legal research, preparing reports and performing legal administrative or supporting tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law from a reputable university;
• At least 1-3 years working experience in a law firm or in-house legal team, preferably with exposure to trading, shipping and/or general litigation;
• Strong ethical standards, with diligence in carrying out tasks assigned by the General Manager of Legal & Compliance Department;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin to coordinate and provide legal support for the work involving Mandarin-speaking counterparts.