Regional Legal Director - Maritime & Compliance Strategy

PKF-CAP LLP; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Regional Legal Director based in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, or Indonesia. This role entails providing strategic legal leadership and overseeing governance for regional operations, advising on legal and regulatory risks, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years of experience in maritime or international commercial law, with strong skills in governance and stakeholder management. Excellent leadership abilities are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in maritime law or shipping.
• Experience advising senior management in a multinational environment.
• Strong capability in legal risk governance and strategic judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional legal strategy and governance framework.
• Advise senior leadership on legal risks and compliance issues.
• Oversee significant disputes and manage relationships with external counsel.

Skills

Legal risk governance

Stakeholder management

Maritime law expertise

Cross-border legal management

Commercial acumen

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Regional Legal Director based in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, or Indonesia. This role entails providing strategic legal leadership and overseeing governance for regional operations, advising on legal and regulatory risks, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years of experience in maritime or international commercial law, with strong skills in governance and stakeholder management. Excellent leadership abilities are essential for success in this position.