Legal Counsel

• Lead legal matters across APAC growth and investment activities • Advise on complex commodities trading and financing transactions About Our Client Our client is a rapidly growing international organisation with operations spanning multiple jurisdictions across Asia-Pacific and beyond. The business is active in trading, investment and strategic growth initiatives, combining commercial excellence with an entrepreneurial culture. With ambitious expansion plans and increasing transactional activity, they are seeking a Legal Counsel who can act as a trusted advisor to leadership while supporting the organisation's next phase of growth. Job Description • Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to senior management and business stakeholders • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and strategic contracts • Support commodities trading activities, including trading, logistics, finance and operational documentation • Lead legal workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments and restructuring projects • Advise on banking, financing, fundraising and capital markets transactions • Manage disputes, arbitration matters and external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions • Drive governance, compliance and risk management initiatives while supporting board-related matters The Successful Applicant A successful Legal Counsel should have: • Qualified lawyer with admission to practice in a recognised jurisdiction • Minimum 3+ years of post-qualification experience gained within a leading law firm and/or in-house environment • Strong experience in corporate transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents • Exposure to at least two of the following areas: M&A, fundraising, capital markets, banking and finance, or commercial disputes • Experience advising on complex commercial agreements and business transactions • Ability to assess legal risks pragmatically and provide commercially balanced recommendations • Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage senior business leaders • Comfortable operating independently within a fast-paced and evolving environment What's on Offer • This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible legal role with significant autonomy and direct engagement with senior leadership. • The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of corporate, financing and strategic transactions across multiple jurisdictions while playing a critical role in the organisation's continued growth. • The company offers strong career progression opportunities, extensive exposure to regional and international projects, ongoing professional development, competitive remuneration and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where legal is viewed as a strategic business partner. Contact Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099) Quote job ref JN-092026-7098865 Phone number +65 6416 9872 Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N