Roles & Responsibilities
Location : Singapore
Reporting to : Head of Legal (based in China)
Seniority : 2-7 PQE - open
About the Role
I am partnered with a leading Chinese commodities trading house with global presence. We are seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel to join the Singapore office.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of global commodities trading and corporate advisory within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will work closely with trading, operations, compliance, and external counsel across jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate trading-related contracts, including but not limited to : (1) physical commodity contracts (Sale & Purchase etc); (2) Logistics, Warehousing, Service Agreements
- Involvement with cross-border M&A projects governed by common law
- Provide legal support for corporate matters, including regulatory, employment, data privacy, and corporate governance issues
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risk, contract management, and compliance-related queries
- Coordinate with external counsel on cross-border matters and litigation when necessary
- Stay up to date with legal and regulatory developments impacting commodities trading in APAC and globally
Requirements
Singapore qualified lawyer with around 2-7 years of post-qualification experience, with experience from a law firm or in-house at a commodities, trading, or financial services firm, open to Oil & Gas / Metals / AgriExperience with trading contracts and commercial agreementsExposure to commodities trading, financial derivatives, or shipping / logistics contracts preferredExperience handling a broad range of corporate legal and compliance mattersAble to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictionsFluency in Mandarin is essential to liaise with internal stakeholders and review documents in MandarinWhat We Offer
Autonomy with exposure to front-office decision-makingCompetitive compensation and benefitsOpportunity to work in a high-impact role with a global commodities trading platformIf you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please click APPLY NOW or send an email to eugenia.toh@ambition.com.sg with your latest CV. Note : We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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Business License Number : 200611680D. EA Licence Number : 10C5117 | EA Registration Number : R23113442
Tell employers what skills you have
Negotiation
Corporate Advisory
Commodity
Warehousing
Corporate Governance
Derivatives
Autonomy
SD
Litigation
Contract Management
Compliance
Legal Advice
Financial Services
Able To Work Independently
Legal Issues