We are partnering with a leading international asset-heavy platform to appoint a Legal Counsel in Singapore. This is a newly created role within an established and well-regarded legal team, supporting a global business across multiple jurisdictions.

The role offers strong exposure to a dynamic environment operating at the intersection of shipping, logistics, commodities and energy, and would suit a commercially minded lawyer seeking a broad, hands-on in-house position.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service, supplier, subcontractor and confidentiality agreements
Support disputes relating to commercial contracts and asset-related transactions
Assist on corporate and financing matters, including joint ventures and cross-border transactions
Support the establishment and ongoing management of international entities
Contribute to legal risk management, internal policies and process improvements
Assist with compliance, KYC processes and contract management
Support company secretarial and corporate governance matters
Work closely with stakeholders across commercial, operational and finance teams
Supervise and mentor junior legal team members

Requirements

Qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction, ideally England & Wales
Approximately 5–10 years PQE, gained in private practice and/or in-house
Strong grounding in commercial contracts, with exposure to disputes and/or cross-border matters
Prior experience in shipping / shipowner environments is highly regarded
Candidates from adjacent sectors (e.g. oil & gas, commodities trading, logistics, infrastructure) are also encouraged to apply
Commercially minded, pragmatic and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment
Strong stakeholder management skills with a hands-on approach

Legal Counsel (5 to 10 PQE) Global Shipping / Asset-Heavy Platform