Senior Legal Counsel

SALLING SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international shipping company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and manage various legal matters, particularly in maritime law. The candidate should have a law degree and at least 8 years of experience, with strong negotiation skills and fluency in both English and Mandarin. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's legal operations.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of legal experience.
• Background in commodities, maritime, shipping, or infrastructure sectors is advantageous.
• Proven strength in drafting, negotiation, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to internal teams and coordinate with external counsel.
• Handle legal matters related to maritime and admiralty law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.

Skills

Strategic legal advice

Maritime and admiralty law

Contract negotiation

Legal analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Law degree (preferably in Maritime Law or equivalent)

Job description

Salling Search is currently assisting an international shipping company to look for a Senior Legal Counsel for their Singapore office.

Only candidates with the following experience and qualifications will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to internal teams and coordinate with external counsel to maintain legal standards across all business initiatives.
• Handle legal matters related to maritime and admiralty law, especially in cross-border or industry-specific contexts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and corporate agreements.
• Support investment and M&A activities, including due diligence, structuring, and documentation.
• Collaborate with business units to manage legal risks, regulatory compliance, and operational alignment.
• Contribute to compliance efforts, corporate governance, and special legal projects as needed.

Key Requirements

• Law degree (preferably in Maritime Law or equivalent) with at least 8 years’ legal experience.
• Background in commodities, maritime, shipping, or infrastructure sectors is advantageous.
• Proven strength in drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, and contract management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational abilities, with capacity to juggle multiple projects under pressure.
• Capable of working autonomously and collaboratively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required to liaise effectively with Chinese stakeholders.

Contact Sanjay Eligeson at [e-mail] for more info or apply via our website.

Sanjay s/o Eligeson

Reg No: R1985250

EA License No: 15S7671