Senior Legal Counsel

Live Job Vacancies ·anglerecruitment.com

Location Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Maritime (shore-based)
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We are partnering with a leading multinational shipping and logistics company to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to support legal matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice on commercial, corporate, maritime, and operational matters.
  • Lead and support mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and other strategic transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and maritime agreements.
  • Advise on cross-border business development projects, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
  • Identify legal risks and provide practical commercial solutions to business stakeholders.
  • Manage external legal counsel and oversee legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support contract negotiations with financial institutions, customers, vendors, and business partners.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Requirements
  • Qualified solicitor or barrister, preferably admitted in Singapore.
  • 6 to 10 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal role.
  • Strong experience in mergers & acquisitions (M&A), corporate transactions, and commercial contracts.
  • Proven experience supporting cross-border transactions, legal due diligence, and corporate structuring.
  • Experience in maritime, shipping, logistics, transportation, or other multinational industries is advantageous.
  • Strong ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and transaction documents.
  • Commercially minded with excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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