Senior Legal Counsel - Commodities & Energy | Global Trade

nat and nat search pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

nat and nat search pte. ltd. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its global trading, investment and business operations in commodities and energy.

The role focuses on advising on international trade contracts, cross-border transactions, and dispute resolution across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will coordinate external counsel, handle export controls and antitrust matters, and work in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience gained with an established law firm and/or large corporation.
• Qualified in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, the US or another common law jurisdiction.
• Strong experience in international trade, cross-border transactions or disputes.
• Commodities and/or energy sector experience is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Chinese to work with English- and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced international environment and travelling when required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on international trade contracts and complex commercial matters.
• Support cross-border investments and M&A transactions.
• Manage international trade disputes, litigation and arbitration.
• Advise on export controls, antitrust and cross-border compliance matters.
• Coordinate external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

8+ PQE

International trade law

Cross-border transactions

Dispute resolution

English and Chinese fluency

Education

Qualified in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, the US or another common law jurisdiction

Job description

nat and nat search pte. ltd. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its global trading, investment and business operations in commodities and energy.

The role focuses on advising on international trade contracts, cross-border transactions, and dispute resolution across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will coordinate external counsel, handle export controls and antitrust matters, and work in a fast-paced international environment.