Legal Counsel

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel in Singapore to support international trade, M&A, and overseas business development. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience, fluency in English and Chinese, and a strong background in common law. Responsibilities include legal document review, dispute resolution, and compliance management. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience in large corporations or law firms.
• Experience in commodity trading or cross-border M&A is a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Strong experience in cross-border legal issues.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Review legal documents on international trade contracts.
• Handle dispute resolution for international trade.
• Manage relationships with cross-border law firms.
• Provide legal support for overseas investment projects.
• Oversee compliance with export controls and antitrust regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Chinese

Legal Document Review

International Trade Legal Expertise

Cross-Border Legal Issues Management

Litigation Handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Job description

Legal Counsel (Commodities Industry)

To support the company’s international business expansion and management needs, we are seeking a qualified lawyer proficient in common law (UK/US) to provide legal support for international trade, cross-border M&A, overseas business development, and global operations.

Responsibilities

• Legal Document Review: Review and provide legal opinions on international trade contracts, related performance documents, and legal materials for cross-border M&A projects governed by common law.
• International Trade Dispute Resolution: Handle litigation, arbitration, and potential disputes arising from international trade involving overseas counterparties or cross-border performance, including evidence collection, negotiation, strategy formulation, hearings, and enforcement.
• Cross-Border Law Firm Management: Leverage the advantages of our Singapore platform to establish and enhance collaborations with law firms specializing in common law, strengthening external legal support for routine and project-based matters.
• Investment Project Management: Provide legal support for overseas investment projects, including due diligence, transaction document review, and drafting legal opinions.
• Overseas Compliance Management: Oversee and advance compliance efforts, including export controls, antitrust regulations, and other cross-border compliance matters.
• Other Duties: Additional tasks assigned by the department.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience in large corporations or renowned law firms. Prior experience in commodity trading or cross-border M&A legal work is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, major in Law, Legal Studies, International Trade, etc.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (e.g., Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, or the US), with expertise in international trade and cross-border investment, and a deep understanding of global trade rules.
• Familiarity with corporate legal affairs management, capable of handling both litigation and non-litigation matters, with strong experience in cross-border legal issues.
• High energy level, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (written and spoken) in order to liaise with English and Chinese speaking stakeholders.