Regional Legal Director — Maritime & Compliance Strategy

Worldwide Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Legal Director — Regional to provide strategic legal leadership across its overseas operations. The role requires defining and leading the regional legal strategy, advising senior management on key legal risks, and managing significant legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in maritime law or related fields and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Fluency in Mandarin is essential for managing relationships with stakeholders across the region.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of relevant legal experience in maritime or international commercial law.
• Experience advising senior management in a multinational environment.
• Strong strategic judgment balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the regional legal strategy and governance framework.
• Act as principal legal advisor to senior leadership.
• Oversee significant disputes and manage relationships with external law firms.

Skills

Legal risk governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-border legal management

Excellent communication

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Master’s degree in Law

Job description

A logistics company is seeking a Legal Director — Regional to provide strategic legal leadership across its overseas operations. The role requires defining and leading the regional legal strategy, advising senior management on key legal risks, and managing significant legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in maritime law or related fields and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Fluency in Mandarin is essential for managing relationships with stakeholders across the region.