Senior Legal Counsel (Commodities)

ALS International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS International seeks a practical, commercial Senior Legal Counsel to join its internal team, focusing on investment, private credit, trade finance, and regional deals with a Singapore/Indonesia emphasis. As the sole legal counsel in Singapore, you will support management on transaction execution, due diligence, drafting, and external counsel management in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires 7–10 years' experience, qualification in Singapore or a Commonwealth jurisdiction, and a

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in Singapore or another commonwealth jurisdiction.
• 7–10 years of legal experience.
• Strong background in banking and finance, secured lending, trade finance or private credit.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-border security arrangements and enforcement risk.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft loan agreements, facilities documents, security packages, guarantees and shareholder agreements.
• Manage due diligence for investments, financing projects, and counterparties.
• Coordinate external law firms across Singapore, Indonesia and other jurisdictions, with clear instructions and cost monitoring.
• Assist with governance, board approvals, regulatory filings, KYC checks and contract register maintenance.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Cross-border enforcement risk

Education

Qualified lawyer in Singapore or Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

Our client is looking for a practical and commercial Senior Legal Counsel to join their internal team. The position focuses on investment, private credit, trade finance, and regional deals, with a primary geographic focus on Singapore and Indonesia.

As the sole legal counsel in Singapore, the successful candidate will work closely with management in a fast-paced environment to handle transaction execution, legal due diligence, document drafting, and external counsel management.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Support: Review, draft, and negotiate loan agreements, facility documents, security packages, guarantees, pledges, shareholder agreements, joint venture contracts, and NDAs. Ensure all legal papers align with commercial terms and credit risk policies.
• Legal Due Diligence: Manage due diligence for investments, financing projects, and counterparties. Review corporate records, permits, and security arrangements to produce concise risk summaries for the management and investment committee.
• External Counsel Management: Coordinate external law firms across Singapore, Indonesia, and other jurisdictions. Set clear instructions, manage timelines, translate legal advice into practical steps, and monitor project costs.
• Governance and Compliance: Assist with corporate governance, board and shareholder approvals, compliance calendars, regulatory filings, KYC checks, counterparty onboarding, and contract register maintenance.

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: Qualified lawyer in Singapore or another commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Experience: 7 to 10 years of legal experience gained through law firm practice, in-house roles, or both.
• Sector Background: Strong background in banking and finance, secured lending, trade finance, private credit, M&A, joint ventures, commodities, or mining transactions.
• Technical Skills: Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with familiarity handling cross-border security arrangements and enforcement risks.

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial judgment and business awareness.
• Practical, solutions-oriented advice with sharp attention to detail.
• High responsiveness and the ability to meet tight transaction deadlines.
• Confidence in managing both external law firms and internal management stakeholders.