In-House Legal Counsel (Singapore & Southeast Asia)
Legal
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Posted on Oct 8, 2026
职位名称:In-House Legal Counsel (Singapore & Southeast Asia)
- 招聘人数:1人
- 有效期:长期招聘
- 学历要求: 大学本科
- 经验要求: 5-10年
- 薪酬范围: 面议
工作职责:
Coverage Region: Singapore and key Southeast Asian markets, with support for broader APAC initiatives as required. Key Responsibilities 1. Contract Management & Transactional Support Independently draft, review and negotiate a broad range of logistics and commercial agreements for operations in Singapore and the region, including international air/sea/road freight contracts (governed by relevant conventions and local laws), warehousing and logistics service agreements, supplier/vendor agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and sales/purchasing contracts. Ensure all contractual documents comply with Singaporean legislation, regional regulations, international rules, and internal risk management policies. 2. Regulatory Compliance & Project Support Provide legal compliance support and risk assessment for projects and daily operations within the coverage region. Depending on your background, you will focus on one or more of the following areas, with support from internal and external specialists: 1.Trade & Anti-corruption: Singapore Customs regulations, export controls, trade sanctions (e.g., MAS guidelines), anti-bribery and corruption (Prevention of Corruption Act). 2.Data Protection: Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance, including data breach management, DPIA implementation, and data transfer agreements. 3.Employment & Labor: Employment Act, Employment Claims Act, cross-border secondments, employment contracts, and local labor law advisory. 4.Occupational Safety & ESG: Workplace Safety and Health Act, sustainability reporting, and other related regulatory requirements. Support market entry procedures, license applications (e.g., with Enterprise Singapore, relevant sector regulators), regulatory filings, and coordinate with local external counsel and authorities on inquiries and inspections. Conduct legal risk assessments for innovative business models, including cross-border e-commerce logistics and regional consolidation schemes.
岗位要求:
Required Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent from a recognized institution; valid legal practitioner qualification in Singapore. Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law, ideally in cross-border logistics, international trade, or a multinational in-house legal team. Sound knowledge and practical experience in at least one or more of the following: Singapore commercial/contract law, international transport conventions, trade compliance, data protection (PDPA), employment law, or corporate governance. Proven ability to independently review and negotiate contracts; experience in establishing or optimizing compliance/governance systems is a strong plus. Fluent in English (oral and written), capable of independently handling English legal documents and cross-border communication. Preferred Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, or locally qualified lawyers are strongly preferred. Proficiency in a Southeast Asian language (e.g., Bahasa Indonesia, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese) or Mandarin Chinese. Experience in Singapore subsidiary governance or cross-border M&A support within the region. Familiarity with logistics industry business models and standard practices in the Asia-Pacific context. Strong business acumen and cross-cultural communication skills, able to balance risk control with business growth
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