Legal Counsel

5 days ago


Singapore AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Full time

Location: Singapore

Reporting to: Head of Legal (based in China)

Seniority: 2-7 PQE - open

About the Role

I am partnered with a leading Chinese commodities trading house with global presence. We are seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel to join the Singapore office.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of global commodities trading and corporate advisory within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will work closely with trading, operations, compliance, and external counsel across jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate trading-related contracts, including but not limited to: (1) physical commodity contracts (Sale & Purchase etc); (2) Logistics, Warehousing, Service Agreements
  • Involvement with cross-border M&A projects governed by common law
  • Provide legal support for corporate matters, including regulatory, employment, data privacy, and corporate governance issues
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal risk, contract management, and compliance-related queries
  • Coordinate with external counsel on cross-border matters and litigation when necessary
  • Stay up to date with legal and regulatory developments impacting commodities trading in APAC and globally
Requirements
  • Singapore qualified lawyer with around 2-7 years of post-qualification experience, with experience from a law firm or in-house at a commodities, trading, or financial services firm, open to Oil & Gas/Metals/Agri
  • Experience with trading contracts and commercial agreements
  • Exposure to commodities trading, financial derivatives, or shipping/logistics contracts preferred
  • Experience handling a broad range of corporate legal and compliance matters
  • Able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions
  • Fluency in Mandarin is essential to liaise with internal stakeholders and review documents in Mandarin
What We Offer
  • Autonomy with exposure to front-office decision-making
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Opportunity to work in a high-impact role with a global commodities trading platform

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please click APPLY NOW or send an email to with your latest CV. Note: We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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