Head of Legal

Job Description

Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for the maritime and logistics industry? A rapidly expanding international shipping group is looking for a Head of Legal to lead and manage the legal and compliance functions across its regional operations.

The Opportunity :

This is a rare opportunity to take on a broad and strategic legal leadership role within a dynamic maritime environment. You will provide legal and commercial advice on a wide range of issues, from contract negotiations to cross-border transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Advise on matters of maritime law, commercial law, and cross-border compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, service / vendor contracts, JVAs, SPAs, SHAs, etc).
• Support strategic investments, M&A, and joint ventures across Asia and the Middle East.
• Partner with business stakeholders to assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Oversee legal due diligence and provide practical solutions to support commercial decision-making.
• Lead corporate governance and compliance initiatives, including policy development and training.
• Manage external counsel and support contract management and record-keeping processes.
• Participate in board-related matters, including drafting resolutions and maintaining minutes.

Ideal Candidate :

If you're ready to shape the legal strategy of a growing maritime group and work alongside industry leaders, apply now to explore this opportunity further.

Jess Choo EA Reg No : R1989216

Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, EA License no : 09C3403