Senior Legal Counsel — Maritime & Cross-Border M&A

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

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.