Editorial summary

The company, a well-established multinational group, seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to support its commercial operations in a senior individual contributor capacity. The role involves acting as a trusted legal partner to the business, providing practical, commercially focused advice and ownership of complex commercial matters, with direct engagement with business leaders. Key requirements include more than 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law. The position offers a salary of 16,000 and requires applicants to quote CL-PA-02 and contact in addition to applying through the portal.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/legal-counsel-commercial-5-pqe-cl-pa-02-43047 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 14 Nov 2026]

Legal Counsel | Commercial | >5 PQE (CL-PA-02)

Interested applicants do reach out via email to and please quote CL-PA-02 (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)

Job Description

About the opportunity

A well-established multinational group is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support its commercial operations. This is a senior individual contributor role offering broad exposure, direct engagement with business leaders and ownership of complex legal matters.

The role

You will act as a trusted legal partner to the business, providing practical and commercially focused advice. The role requires someone who can operate independently, lead negotiations and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including supply, services, distribution, procurement and technology-related contracts.

Advise senior stakeholders on commercial, operational and regulatory matters.

Lead contract negotiations and develop practical solutions that balance legal risk with business objectives.

Manage disputes, claims and other contentious matters, including coordinating with external counsel.

Support regional projects, strategic initiatives and cross-border transactions.

Improve legal templates, policies, approval processes and contract-management practices.

Conduct legal training and provide guidance to business teams.

Support and mentor junior team members where required.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with more than 5 years of post-qualification experience.

Strong commercial contracting and negotiation experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal role.

Able to independently manage complex matters and advise senior business stakeholders.

Commercially minded, solutions-oriented and comfortable working across different functions and jurisdictions.

Strong communication, stakeholder-management and organisational skills.

Why this role

Broad ownership of complex commercial matters.

Direct exposure to senior management and regional stakeholders.

Opportunity to influence business decisions and legal processes.

Established platform with meaningful scope for professional growth.

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How to Apply

Interested applicants do reach out via email to and please quote CL-PA-02 (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)

Claire Lin Xiuxin | EA Licence No.: R1103711

Co-Founder | 2Nats (Nat & Nat Search Pte Ltd | EA: 26C3281)

WhatsApp (msg only): +65 88921316 | Email:

Website: https://2nats.com/ | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clairelinxx/

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