Global Commodities Law Specialist

7 days ago


Singapore REED SMITH PTE. LTD. Full time
Reed Smith Pte. Ltd.

We offer a highly competitive salary ranging from SGD 150,000 to SGD 250,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Associate to join our ENR Team in Singapore. As a Global Commodities Law Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team that advises trading companies, oil majors, mining companies, and banks on various legal matters related to physical commodities disputes, sale contracts, and international trade.

You will have the chance to work with top clients in the sector, many of whom view Reed Smith as their trusted partners. Our team has been rated as one of the best in Legal 500 and Chambers for over 15 years.

In this role, you will handle complex transactions and disputes with minimal supervision, while also working collaboratively as part of a wider team. You will be responsible for explaining legal issues and concepts in simple terms, demonstrating a high degree of sector knowledge and commercial awareness, and interacting with clients at all levels.

About Us:

At Reed Smith, we are committed to delivering smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, innovative mindset, and collaborative structure, which enables us to provide seamless service to our clients across various industries, including energy and natural resources, shipping, financial industries, insurance, regulatory, restructuring, and life sciences.

Our Singapore office provides a unique blend of international law expertise, local market knowledge, and extensive connections within the region, making us the go-to partner for complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters.

Requirements:
  • You should be SG, US, or common-law qualified (such as UK, Hong Kong, Australia, or New Zealand) with at least 1+ years PQE.
  • Experience of physical commodities disputes is essential.
  • You should have technical ability and knowledge of sale of goods.
  • You must be able to handle transactions and disputes with limited supervision, plus work as part of a wider team.
  • You should be able to explain legal issues and concepts in simple terms.
  • You need to demonstrate a high degree of sector knowledge and commercial awareness.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills are necessary.
  • You should be self-confident, proactive, pragmatic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
  • You need to be able to work well in both a team and individually.
  • You should be able to interact and build relationships with people at all levels.
  • You need to be able to handle client contact at all levels (sophisticated in-house legal teams to traders/operations teams).
  • You should be willing to be proactively involved in business development and marketing, with a view to handling networking and client contact from the outset.
  • Commitment to excellent client service and the highest professional conduct is required.


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