Salling Search is currently assisting an international shipping company to look for a Senior Legal Counsel for their Singapore office.
Only candidates with the following experience and qualifications will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice to internal teams and coordinate with external counsel to maintain legal standards across all business initiatives.
- Handle legal matters related to maritime and admiralty law, especially in cross-border or industry-specific contexts.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and corporate agreements.
- Support investment and M&A activities, including due diligence, structuring, and documentation.
- Collaborate with business units to manage legal risks, regulatory compliance, and operational alignment.
- Contribute to compliance efforts, corporate governance, and special legal projects as needed.
Key Requirements
- Law degree (preferably in Maritime Law or equivalent) with at least 8 years legal experience.
- Background in commodities, maritime, shipping, or infrastructure sectors is advantageous.
- Proven strength in drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, and contract management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational abilities, with capacity to juggle multiple projects under pressure.
- Capable of working autonomously and collaboratively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin is required to liaise effectively with Chinese stakeholders.
Contact Sanjay Eligeson at [Confidential Information] for more info or apply via our website.
Sanjay s/o Eligeson
Reg No: R1985250
EA License No: 15S7671
