Chief Commodities Lawyer

3 days ago

Singapore beBeeCommodities Full time $180,000 - $250,000
Senior Lawyer - Commodity Trading and Shipping

Job Title: Senior Lawyer - Commodity Trading and Shipping

 

As a seasoned legal professional, you will play a pivotal role in driving our commodity trading and shipping businesses forward.

 

  • Legal Advice & Risk Management:
  • Provide comprehensive legal advice on international trade, sale of goods, shipping, and Incoterms, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Negotiate and draft complex international commodity contracts, including prepays and offtake agreements.
  • Identify and mitigate regulatory, reputational, and legal risks; escalate as necessary and manage external legal counsel cost-effectively.
  • Ensure understanding and alignment of broader strategy while remaining focused on detail and accuracy.
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  • Leadership & Team Management:
  • Directly manage a team of in-house lawyers and legal professionals, fostering a high-performance culture aligned to company values.
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching, feedback, and tailored development plans.
  • Contribute to Marketing Legal & Compliance leadership, strategy, and culture.
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  • Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Heads of business, senior executives, and other functions.
  • Represent Legal on key business and governance committees.
  • Maintain effective liaison with external legal providers and regulatory bodies.
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  • Strategy & Operations:
  • Support the Head of Legal & Compliance with functional initiatives, budget management, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
  • Prepare management information, including board updates and liability reporting.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of Group Legal's systems and frameworks, including knowledge management, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
  • Align team delivery to Group Legal's standards, policies, and audit requirements.
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  • Health, Safety & ESG:
  • Model and enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
  • Champion initiatives that embed inclusivity, psychological safety, and employee wellbeing.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and safety culture programs.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Qualified Attorney (Common law jurisdiction preferred)
  • Minimum 10 years PQE, with senior-level in-house experience (ideally in commodity trading & shipping)
  • Proven leadership in managing legal teams
  • Strong negotiation and drafting experience, particularly in cross-border commodity trading agreements
  • Familiarity with international legal instruments and trading standards (e.g., Incoterms, SCoTA, LME)
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect legal risks to business objectives
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • High level of integrity, judgment, and discretion in decision-making
  • Project management and change leadership experience
  • Comfortable working in dynamic, high-pressure environments with global stakeholders
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required
  • Proof of professional registration and good standing

 

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Amazing opportunities for learning and growth - from technical training to leadership programs
  • Large, successful multinational company with plenty of opportunities internally to move onwards and upwards too

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