• Large and well-established team, with strong senior mentors
• Broad scope of work, happy to take candidates directly from private practice
• Highly competitive bonus package

Our client, an Oil & Gas/Trading MNC, is looking to hire a legal counsel to be part of their team of 20.

The ideal candidate has strong ligitation experience, ideally exposed to shipping/trading matters. This is a stable role with an established global company, supporting their trading business and working with top-tier lawyers in the team. This is an excellent first in-house role, where my client appreciates those with a strong work ethic, motivated and driven to excel. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts
• Resolving and negotiating any potential disputes
• Keeping the management and team abreast of the latest developments in the relevant areas of law
• Commercially savvy and pragmatic legal advice
• Updating and upholding compliance and internal regulations
• Liaising with and managing various business stakeholders
• Advising the business on a variety of legal matters

 Key Requirements 

• At least 3 PQE, called to the Singapore or Malaysian Bar
• Litigation experience, ideally in Shipping/ Trading
• A demonstrable loyalty to the company you work/ worked in
• Conversational Mandarin fluency is preferred, given the regional scope of work

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