Group Legal Counsel (Holding company, Commodities trading)

Reference: BH-23051

The Role:

Our client, a Singapore Based holding company with commodities and trading capabilities, is looking for a Group Legal Counsel to join their team. You will provide strategic legal guidance and hands-on support across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.

This will be a regional role. You will be the go-to legal expert, advising business leaders, traders, and managing directors on complex legal matters, from drafting and negotiating commercial contracts to overseeing M&A transactions, joint ventures, and corporate governance. You will play a key role in structuring deals, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations.

Beyond transactions, you will manage disputes, lead regulatory reviews, and provide insightful legal opinions on business expansion strategies. Your ability to navigate cross-border operations, particularly in North Asia, will be an asset in this role.

Travel on the job is to be expected.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (LLB) admitted to the Singapore Bar
5-8 years of post-qualification experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team
Strong expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), corporate law, and dispute management
Proficiency in Mandarin is highly preferred due to negotiations with North Asia based counterparties

Alternatively, if you are looking for Private Practice or In-House roles, feel free to send your resume to Raiza via raiza.escosio@ethosbc.com or to Linus Choo linus@ethosbc.com

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