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.
- Degree in Maritime Law or equivalent.
- Relevant legal experience, preferably in an in-house counsel role.
- Strong understanding of the shipping, logistics, or commodities sector.
- Proven experience in M&A, corporate advisory, and contract negotiation.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-border environment with diverse stakeholders.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory to work with both English/Mandarin stakeholders
Jess Choo EA Reg No: R1989216
Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, EA License no: 09C3403