Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel

GTS GLOBAL TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading company in Singapore seeks a Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in private practice or as in-house counsel, a law degree, and be bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. This role includes drafting contracts, managing compliance, and advising on dispute resolution. International travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in private practice or in-house.
• Capable of managing external counsel as necessary.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Legal Officer in legal support and advice.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts in various areas.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Advise on dispute resolution and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Manage external counsel as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese)

Ability to work independently under pressure

Education

Law degree and admission to practice

Job description

Job Descriptions

As a Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel of the Group, you will assist the Chief Legal Officer in providing legal support and advice on all corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters stemming from the Group's global businesses.

1. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts in a variety of areas of commercial, corporate, finance, and compliance relating to multiple industries including logistics & transportation, maritime, and mining & energy.
2. Provide legal desk support and advice to internationally based business units and divisions on various transactions and activities.
3. Advise on matters of dispute resolution and risk management.
4. Manage and engage external counsel as necessary.
5. Ensure company activities in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
6. Assist in and take responsibility for other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

1. A law degree and admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction (Singapore/UK/Australia/US) required.
2. A minimum of 7 years’ experience in private practice with an international law firm or in-house at a multinational company.
3. Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred.
4. Excellent analytical and communication skills.
5. A high degree of integrity, maturity and ability to work independently under pressure with an eye for details.
6. Willingness to travel internationally.