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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Investment Project Management:Provide legal support for overseas investment projects, including due diligence, transaction document review, and drafting legal opinions.

5. Overseas Compliance Management:Oversee and advance compliance efforts, including export controls, antitrust regulations, and other cross-border compliance matters.

6. 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 inLaw, 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.

· Proficiency in English and Chinese (written and spoken) in order to liaise with English and Chinese speaking stakeholders.