Legal Counsel

Company Introduction
Big Sailing International Pte.Ltd (Foodmax) originated from Dingdong Maicai (Stock Code: DDL). It is China's leading fresh food retail platform. Founded in May 2017 and headquartered in Shanghai, it is a fresh food supply chain enterprise that focuses on high-quality food. Its branch in Southeast Asia is located in Singapore. We provide global customers with an integrated food supply chain service that combines direct procurement from production areas, cross-border customs clearance, product development, warehousing and processing, cold-chain logistics, and sales services. In 2024, the annual revenue reached 3.5 billion US dollars, making it a large-scale enterprise that has taken the lead in profitability in the fresh food sector globally.
We seek a highly motivated and hands-on Legal Counsel with approximately 3-5 years of PQE. You will be the cornerstone of our legal function, responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the business. This is a unique opportunity to shape the legal, contractual, and compliance framework from the ground up. The ideal candidate is not just a lawyer but a true business partner who can manage risk practically and support our ambitious growth.
Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Operational Support: Collaborate closely with Finance BP teams to manage and mitigate bad debt risk, including reviewing customer credit terms. Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g., supplier agreements, customer T&Cs, logistics contracts, NDAs). Develop, maintain, and optimize legal templates and playbooks to improve operational efficiency. Manage the company\'s contract lifecycle and corporate seal. Draft and oversee the issuance of legal demand letters for debt recovery, ensuring clear and factual communication. Provide timely, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice on day-to-day operational matters.
Compliance & Governance: Design, implement, and manage a scalable compliance framework tailored to our business growth. Establish and enforce corporate policies, with an initial focus on the contract review, execution, and archiving process. Develop and deliver regular compliance training programs for commercial (procurement & sales) and other teams. Assist the HR department in ensuring all aspects of local employment practices are fully compliant with Singapore law (MOM regulations).
Dispute Resolution & External Counsel Management: Manage and represent the company in pre-litigation disputes and legal proceedings. Build, manage, and maintain a panel of cost-effective external law firms for specialized matters (e.g., complex litigation, major transactions). Efficiently manage legal budgets and outside counsel relationships.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized university.
Admitted to practice law in Singapore.
Approximately 3-5 years of relevant PQE, preferably gained from a mix of private practice and in-house roles (experience in supply chain, FMCG, or startups is a strong plus).
Strong knowledge of Singapore contract law, corporate law, and compliance regulations.
Proven ability to draft and negotiate commercial agreements independently.
Excellent business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks with commercial objectives.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Self-starter with a hands-on, proactive, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English. Proficiency in Mandarin is highly advantageous to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Internet Marketplace Platforms
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