- Own legal strategy for complex cross-border projects and investments
- Work closely with senior stakeholders on high-impact overseas matters
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established international organisation operating within the manufacturing and technology ecosystem, with a growing global footprint across Asia, Europe and North America. The business is known for its strong engineering capabilities, long-term investment approach, and increasing focus on overseas expansion, including manufacturing, supply chain and commercial operations. As part of its next growth phase, the organisation is strengthening its in-house legal capabilities to support complex cross-border activities.
Job Description
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of overseas commercial and business contracts
- Provide end-to-end legal support for international projects, from planning to execution
- Advise business stakeholders on legal risk management and compliance across jurisdictions
- Support cross-border negotiations by structuring legally sound and commercially pragmatic solutions
- Manage and coordinate external overseas counsel, including dispute resolution matters
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments in target markets and update internal practices
- Develop and maintain overseas contract templates and deliver legal training to internal teams
The Successful Applicant
A Successful Senior Legal Counsel Should Have
- Degree in Law from a reputable institution
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualified legal experience in an in-house or reputable law firm environment
- Strong exposure to cross-border transactions and international legal matters
- Proven experience supporting overseas business operations or projects
- Commercially minded with the ability to translate legal advice into business solutions
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in a fast-paced environment
What's on Offer
- This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on strategically important overseas initiatives, with exposure to complex international projects.
- You can expect a collaborative environment, strong career development prospects, ongoing professional training, and a competitive remuneration package aligned with senior-level responsibilities.
- The organisation places emphasis on employee well-being, long-term growth and internal mobility.
Contact:
Quote job ref: JN-052026-7015146
