Editorial summary

The company, a leading international commodities and energy group, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to support global trading, investment, and business operations. The role requires 8+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) and involves advising on international trade contracts, complex commercial matters, cross-border investments, and M&A, as well as managing international trade disputes and litigation. The position offers a salary of approximately 20,000 (currency not specified). The company is looking for a professional and experienced counsel to operate across its global activities.

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Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel | Commodities & Energy | 8+ PQE (CL-OC-44)

Interested applicants do reach out via email to (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)

Senior Legal Counsel | Commodities & Energy | 8+ PQE (CL-OC-44)

A leading international commodities and energy group is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to support its global trading, investment and business operations.

Key responsibilities

Advise on international trade contracts and complex commercial matters.

Support cross-border investments and M&A transactions.

Manage international trade disputes, litigation and arbitration.

Advise on export controls, antitrust and cross-border compliance matters.

Coordinate external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant legal experience gained with an established law firm and/or large corporation.

Qualified in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, the US or another common law jurisdiction.

Strong experience in international trade, cross-border transactions or disputes.

Commodities and/or energy sector experience is preferred.

Fluency in English and Chinese to work with English- and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced international environment and travelling when required.

Please reach out to Claire for a confidential discussion.

Interested applicants do reach out via email to (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)

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Claire Lin Xiuxin

Co-Founder | 2Nats (Nat & Nat Search Pte Ltd)

Whatsapp Messaging: +65 8892 1316 | Email:

Website: https://2nats.com/

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/clairelinxx/

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