Legal Counsel (In House)

SHENGTANG UNITED PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational organization based in Singapore is seeking an experienced legal professional to advise on international trade, oversee compliance, manage disputes, and support cross-border M&A transactions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience, a degree in Law, and proficiency in both English and Mandarin. This role involves significant stakeholder engagement and requires strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification legal experience in an international law firm or multinational corporate legal department.
• Demonstrated experience in international trade, cross-border M&A, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory on international trade and corporate affairs.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Manage international dispute resolution including litigation and arbitration.
• Support legal due diligence for international investment transactions.
• Monitor compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage collaborations with external law firms.
• Engage with stakeholders and lead cross-functional projects.

Skills

International trade

Cross-border M&A

Compliance

Dispute resolution

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Business operations understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Law

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute legal professional. This role will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, delivering strategic legal support on international trade, overseas compliance, dispute resolution, and day-to-day business operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal and Commercial Advisory

• Provide accurate, practical, and business-aligned legal advice on international trade, cross-border investments, and corporate legal affairs.
• Advise regional leadership on complex legal issues with potential strategic, financial, or reputational impact.

2. Contracting and Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex commercial contracts, including trade agreements, M&A documents, licensing, and service arrangements.
• Secure rights, manage risks, and ensure legal compliance across various jurisdictions

3. International Trade Disputes

• Manage international dispute resolution including litigation and arbitration, especially involving overseas counterparties.

4. Cross-Border M&A and Investment

• Support legal due diligence, structuring, documentation, and closing for international investment and M&A transactions.
• Draft legal opinions and coordinate with external legal counsel.

5. Compliance and Risk Management

• Monitor and manage compliance matters including export controls, antitrust, and anti-corruption regulations.
• Ensure alignment with internal policies and relevant local laws and global standards.

6. External Counsel & Law Firm Management

• Establish and manage collaborations with external law firms (especially those specializing in common law jurisdictions), leveraging the company’s Singapore base as a regional legal hub.

7. Stakeholder and Project Management

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, regulators, and business partners.
• Lead or support cross-functional legal projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification legal experience in an international law firm or multinational corporate legal department.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Law, with additional qualifications in International Trade or Corporate Law preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in international trade, cross-border M&A, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Strong grasp of corporate governance, legal risk assessment, and business operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), both written and spoken to liaise with English and Chinese speaking stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to simplify complex legal concepts for business teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones and business units.
• High attention to detail with strategic and commercial mindset.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving international environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.