237 Trial Attorney jobs in Singapore

Job Descriptions:

As a Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel of the Group, you will assist the Chief Legal Officer in providing legal support and advice on all corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters stemming from the Group's global businesses.

1. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts in a variety of areas of commercial, corporate, finance, and compliance relating to multiple industries including logistics & transportation, maritime, and mining & energy.

2. Provide legal desk support and advice to internationally based business units and divisions on various transactions and activities.

3. Advise on matters of dispute resolution and risk management.

4. Manage and engage external counsel as necessary.

5. Ensure company activities in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

6. Assist in and take responsibility for other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. A law degree and admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction (Singapore/UK/Australia/US) required.

2. A minimum of 7 years’ experience in private practice with an international law firm or in-house at a multinational company.

3. Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred.

4. Excellent analytical and communication skills.

5. A high degree of integrity, maturity and ability to work independently under pressure with an eye for details.

6. Willingness to travel internationally.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Singapore Branch. This role will provide comprehensive legal support across banking and financial services, ensuring full compliance with Singapore's regulatory framework and supporting the Bank's business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on a broad spectrum of banking and financial matters, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, data protection (PDPA), outsourcing, and commercial contracts.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements such as loan agreements (bilateral and syndicated), treasury and capital markets documentation, outsourcing agreements, and service agreements.
• Draft, review, and advise on derivatives documentation including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), and related contracts.
• Develop, review, and implement internal legal and compliance policies, ensuring alignment with MAS Notices, outsourcing guidelines, and cross-border regulations.
• Support the resolution of disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations, including engagement and management of external counsel.
• Collaborate with business units on new products, intragroup agreements, and business initiatives, ensuring legal soundness and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with external law firms to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal services.
• Deliver internal training sessions to raise awareness of legal and regulatory developments and internal compliance frameworks.
• Act as a key deputy to the Head of Legal & Compliance, including covering responsibilities during their absence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised university; LLM or additional legal certifications in banking/financial law will be an advantage.
• Admitted to the Singapore Bar, with 2–4 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Prior legal experience in banking and financial services (either from a reputable law firm or in-house at a financial institution) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore banking regulations, MAS requirements, PDPA, outsourcing guidelines, and financial transaction structures.
• Experience with ISDA documentation, loan agreements, and treasury/capital markets products preferred.
• Excellent contract negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, with the ability to balance business needs and legal risks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-border banking environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and achievements to or click apply now

**We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified**

Talentvis Singapore Pte Ltd | EA License No: 04C3537

EA Personnel Name: Reggie Tiongson | EA Personnel No: R

• Role: Legal Counsel | Inhouse Lawyer
• Industry: IT Service Provider ( System Integrator )
• Working Hours: 9am - 6pm (Mon - Fri)
• Office is located nearby Bedok MRT, Singapore ( East )

Requirements

1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
2. Professional certifications such as ICSA / ACIS / ISO Lead Auditor (9001/27001) / DPO certification are advantageous but not mandatory.
3. Minimum 5–7 years of post-qualification legal experience , preferably with exposure to technology, IT services, or system integrator (SI) industries.
4. Familiarity with Singapore's statutory and regulatory frameworks affecting technology service providers.

Responsibilities:

Legal Contract Management

• Technology service agreements (e.g., managed services, SaaS, licensing, outsourcing).
• Vendor and supplier agreements (hardware/software procurement, cloud services).
• Customer contracts (enterprise projects, public sector tenders, service-level agreements).
• Confidentiality agreements, NDAs, partnership and joint-venture agreements.
• Provide legal advice to management and business units on contract structures, risks, and obligations.
• Maintain a library of contract templates, playbooks, and precedents for efficiency and consistency.
• Support dispute resolution and claims management, including coordination with external counsel where required.
• Corporate Governance & Board Advisory

Corporate Governance & Board Advisory

• Act as Secretary to the Board and its Committees: manage meetings, draft agendas, minutes, resolutions, and compliance registers.
• Advise the Board and management on corporate legal obligations and statutory requirements under Singapore law.
• Ensure timely filings and statutory submissions with ACRA and other regulatory bodies.

Regulatory & Certification Support

• Ensure compliance with Singapore statutory and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ACRA, IRAS, MOM, PDPC, IMDA).
• Support certification and accreditation requirements linked to service delivery (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, CSA Cyber Essentials/Trust Mark, Microsoft compliance standards).
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, and certification bodies on findings, responses, and legal implications.

Technology & Product Legal Support

• Review and advise on legal issues related to technology solutions, including software licensing, cloud services, data protection, intellectual property, and managed service offerings.
• Ensure product and vendor contracts comply with certification, safety, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CE Mark, FCC, IMDA Type Approval).
• Provide legal support for public tenders, framework agreements, and consortium partnerships.

Policy & Internal Legal Framework

• Draft and maintain company policies, SOPs, and internal governance frameworks with legal implications.
• Ensure version control, clear approval processes, and company-wide accessibility.
• Lead periodic reviews of policies and procedures to reflect legal or regulatory updates.

Ethics & Corporate Integrity

• Oversee conflict-of-interest declarations, whistleblower procedures, and ethics-related training.
• Ensure that employees and management understand their legal and compliance obligations under Singapore law.

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Cheong Kar Chun Team Manager R

The Supreme HR Advisory 14C7279

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Thales international organization's mission in the Region is to foster and manage growth of Thales presence in all the countries of the Region for all Thales group activities in the defense, aerospace and cyber & digital domains.

In this context, Thales marks its presence through its local entities providing Thales Operational Units with marketing, sales and operations services in connection with the export of their solutions to customers in the Region.

The Job Holder will become an active player in the development and management of this regional business organization, implying close and cross-fertilizing relationships with many competences at senior levels, including without limitation Regional Directors, Country Directors, Key Account Managers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Compliance and Compliance Officers of the Region, partnership managers, Finance Directors, etc.

The Job Holder will be a key player in the deployment of Thales Compliance Program, and as such, will contribute to the evolution of the Thales Group organization as well as of its way of working, in order to take into consideration the evolutions of its environment, new laws & regulations and the best ethical and governance practices.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Legal Counsel, you are accountable for:

· The Job Holder will be responsible for securing the legal aspects of the services implemented for supporting export initiatives undertaken by the Thales Operational Units in the relevant Region's countries. With due reference to best practices and ethics rules, she/he will participate in identification, selection and qualification of the business and industrial partners and be responsible for analyzing, implementing and monitoring due diligence files, in close coordination with the Country Directors and all relevant local functions.

· The Job Holder will be as close as possible to operational functions and help in elaborating relevant contractual solutions and identifying legal stakes so that risks are detected, measured and mitigated. In compliance with Thales Group policy, the Job Holder will interface with external lawyers for analysis and management of specific legal issues in the framework of complex contractual and/or legal arrangements in the Region.

· The Job Holder will be responsible for performing trainings in different domains of the Thales Compliance Program, to employees of the Region and from the Thales Operating Units located across the world.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

· The Job Holder shall have a minimum of 4 years professional experience as in-house lawyer or legal & contracts manager providing support to business in an international environment.

· He/She shall have a good practice of international environment and compliance matters.

· He/She shall have a perfect command of French and English, as this role requires frequent and effective communication with French-speaking teammates and customers. Fluency in these languages is essential to ensure smooth coordination, foster strong working relationships, and successfully manage interactions across diverse teams and client bases. Proficiency in both languages will enable the candidate to navigate complex conversations, facilitate clear information exchange, and contribute to the overall success of the team

· He/She shall be autonomous, rigorous, self-confident, "teamwork capable", well organized, problem solver oriented and have an interest for the Region's cultures, traditions and way of life.

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.

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Business License Number: D. EA Licence Number: 10C5117 | EA Registration Number: R

Overview
Legal Counsel role supporting LNG, TEMF, sanctions, and corporate matters within TotalEnergies. Collaborates with Paris-based lawyers in ACI. Provides legal support across business operations and development strategy.
Responsibilities
Advise and assist operational and business teams in all areas of business law for day-to-day operations and development strategy.
Ensure compliance with the Company’s programs on economic sanctions, export control, anti-bribery and corruption, in support of the Compliance officer.
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements under civil and common law systems (e.g., bunkering agreements, charter party agreements, terms and conditions of purchase and sale, confidentiality agreements, MOUs, service contracts, LNG supply agreements).
Coordinate contributions of lawyers (tax, anti-trust, etc.) in Singapore and abroad; coordinate cross-functional projects and commercial disputes in scope of responsibilities with senior lawyer support.
Provide legal support for credit risk-related matters (parent company guarantees, credit insurance, set-off agreements, insolvency proceedings); supervise corporate secretary and corporate matters.
Attend OTOL meetings and organize/participate in legal training for Singapore and OTOL lawyers.
Qualifications
L.L.B. or J.D., preferably qualified in Singapore or the UK, with strong contract law understanding.
Experience in the energy sector; knowledge of marine fuels and LNG products desirable.
Independent with ability to analyze and balance risks, priorities, commercial expectations and timelines; able to work in an international and fast-moving environment.
Good interpersonal skills and understanding of cross-functional management and collaboration.
Excellent oral and written English.
At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or as a legal counsel at an established company.
Seniorities & Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Oil and Gas
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Job Summary
The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and support to PaxOcean in the shipyard trade developments, investment and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Advising on legal and regulatory aspects on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters / projects;
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal and transactional documentation such as newbuilding contracts, conversion contracts, repair contracts, recycling and module fabrication contracts, joint venture agreements, leases, vendor and commercial contracts etc.;
Providing legal support for the operational requirements of the shipyard business, including advising, reviewing, and drafting of contracts with suppliers and vendors etc.;
Providing legal support for overseas investments, overseeing processes, reviewing and advising on all transactional documents, liaising with external parties involved;
Advising on regulatory and compliance matters;
Applying for and maintaining relevant licences where required;
Co-ordinating with the corporate secretarial team on matters such as, preparing board papers, resolutions
Engaging and managing external lawyers where required
Key Requirements
Core competencies include: strategic thinking, negotiation, organization, complex drafting, working in cross-functional teams, attention to detail and ability to work efficiently and effectively
Possess working knowledge of shipyards, engineering, procurement, fabrication, procurement, tax, environmental law, employment and labor law, real estate, antitrust, intellectual property, anti-corruption, commercial law and more
Able to work independently yet a team player
Singapore / UK – qualified
Minimum 10 years PQE
Education
Bachelors in Law
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DCS Card Centre
is a financial institution founded in 1973 and formerly known as Diners Club Singapore.
With strong heritage rooted in the space, our expertise in delivering secure, reliable, and cutting-edge payment solutions is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and governed under the Banking Act.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for managing our company’s daily business contracts, engaging with the board on shareholder agreements, and liaising with external law firms. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the regulatory environment of Singapore and adept in handling complex legal issues within the financial sector.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Management:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents including but not limited to business contracts and corporate agreements to support the company’s operations.
Corporate Governance:
Handle legal matters related to the board of directors, including preparation and review of shareholder agreements and other related documents.
Regulatory Compliance:
Work closely with regulatory bodies in Singapore, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. Act as the main point of contact for all legal issues, including liaising with external partners and law firms.
Strategic Advisement:
Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on business and legal risks, company policies, and strategy implementation.
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, ideally within the financial services industry in Singapore.
Law degree from a recognized university.
Strong proficiency in English to cater to business dealings and documentations.
Experience working with Singapore’s regulatory bodies is highly desirable.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues effectively.
Preferred
Experience with international finance and familiarity with the legal landscape of major markets outside Singapore is a plus.
Background in dealing with corporate law and financial regulations.
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