Legal Counsel

ONYX SG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commodities trading company is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Singapore office. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support for trading operations, international contracts, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of legal experience, be admitted to practice in a relevant jurisdiction, and be fluent in English and Mandarin. This position offers a fast-paced work environment with opportunities for travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience in large corporations or reputable law firms.
• Admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, or US).
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willing to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support for trading operations.
• Draft and review international contracts and compliance matters.
• Liaise with overseas offices and regional stakeholders.

Skills

Legal experience

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Knowledge of international trade

Strong corporate law knowledge

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Job description

Overview

A leading global commodities trading company is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Singapore office. The organisation operates across Asia and offers a fast-paced and collaborative work environment with exposure to international trade and cross-border investment projects.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Operations and liaising closely with the regional legal team, the successful candidate will be the sole legal professional in Singapore, providing end-to-end legal support for trading operations, international contracts, cross-border investments, and compliance matters. This role involves regular interaction with overseas offices and may require travel across the region.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience in large corporations or reputable law firms, ideally with exposure to commodity trading or cross-border M&A.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field; admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, or US).
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken) to liaise with regional stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of international trade, corporate law, and cross-border regulatory requirements.
• High energy, self-motivated, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and willing to travel internationally.
• Meticulous, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects independently while collaborating across teams.