Legal Counsel

MOL (ASIA OCEANIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Singapore seeks a Legal Counsel to oversee corporate planning, legal, and compliance matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, providing legal advice, and managing litigation processes. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law and be admitted to the Singapore Bar. The ideal applicant has 3-5 years of experience in law, preferably in an international setting, and strong knowledge of regulatory compliance. Knowledge of maritime law and additional language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law is required.
• Admission to the Singapore Bar is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a legal counsel or in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for local and regional operations.
• Provide legal advice on corporate and regulatory matters.
• Support compliance initiatives including data protection.

Skills

Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory compliance

Excellent English communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Knowledge of maritime law

Knowledge of trade compliance

Additional language skills such as Japanese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Admission to the Singapore Bar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Legal Counsel / Inhouse Lawyer MOL (ASIA OCEANIA) PTE. LTD•D01 Cecil, Marina, People’s Park, Raffles Place, SG

Job Purpose

He/She is a member to assist in overseeing our Corporate Planning, Legal and Compliance. This team requires to work not only for our group companies in Singapore, but also group companies in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

He/She also will be support for legal related matters in our company, which is one of the companies under Region Corporate Management while plays its regional office role.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for local and regional operations.
• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Support compliance initiatives, including antitrust, anti‑corruption, and data protection.
• Assist in managing litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to mitigate legal risks.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and advise on implications for business operations.

* He/she will be required to undertake ad‑hoc tasks as per required.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• Admission to the Singapore Bar is mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 3‑5 years in either a law firm or as a legal counsel, preferably in an international business environment.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Knowledge of maritime law, trade compliance (including economic sanctions), M&A or industry‑specific regulations.
• Additional language skills such as Japanese for regional coordination.

Key Skills

• Arbitration
• Legal Documents
• International Business
• Litigation
• Economic Sanctions
• Dispute Resolution
• Trade Compliance
• Contract Law
• Legal Advice
• Communication Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Japanese