Global Legal Advisor

2 weeks ago

Singapore beBeeInternationalTrade Full time

Job Title: International Trade and Compliance Lawyer

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Our company is seeking an experienced legal professional to join our team as a key member of our international trade and compliance department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international trade, cross-border M&A, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Legal and Commercial Advisory:
    • Provide accurate, practical, and business-aligned legal advice on international trade, cross-border investments, and corporate legal affairs.
    • Advise regional leadership on complex legal issues with potential strategic, financial, or reputational impact.
  • Contracting and Negotiation:
    • Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex commercial contracts, including trade agreements, M&A documents, licensing, and service arrangements.
    • Secure rights, manage risks, and ensure legal compliance across various jurisdictions.
  • International Trade Disputes:
    • Manage international dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration, especially involving overseas counterparties.
  • Cross-Border M&A and Investment:
    • Support legal due diligence, structuring, documentation, and closing for international investment and M&A transactions.
    • Draft legal opinions and coordinate with external legal counsel.
  • Compliance and Risk Management:
    • Monitor and manage compliance matters, including export controls, antitrust, and anti-corruption regulations.
    • Ensure alignment with internal policies and relevant local laws and global standards.
  • External Counsel & Law Firm Management:
    • Establish and manage collaborations with external law firms, leveraging the company's Singapore base as a regional legal hub.
  • Stakeholder and Project Management:
    • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, regulators, and business partners.
    • Lead or support cross-functional legal projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
Requirements:
  • Qualifications & Experience:
    • Minimum 3 years of post-qualification legal experience in an international law firm or multinational corporate legal department.
    • Bachelor's degree or above in Law, with additional qualifications in International Trade or Corporate Law preferred.
    • Demonstrated experience in international trade, cross-border M&A, compliance, and dispute resolution.
    • Strong grasp of corporate governance, legal risk assessment, and business operations across multiple jurisdictions.
    • Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), both written and spoken to liaise with English and Chinese speaking stakeholders.
  • Key Competencies:
    • Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to simplify complex legal concepts for business teams.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones and business units.
    • High attention to detail with strategic and commercial mindset.
    • Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving international environment.
    • Willingsness to travel internationally as required.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The chance to work with a talented team of professionals.

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