Legal Counsel (In-house) M&A experience

We are partnering with a global shipping company to hire a Junior Legal Counsel to support corporate, commercial, and compliance matters across the business. This role offers exposure to cross-border M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments, contract negotiations, and regulatory advisory work while working closely with regional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in private practice or an in-house legal team, with a background in corporate law, M&A, or compliance. Experience in the shipping industry or familiarity with sanctions-related matters will be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and commercial support on a broad range of corporate and business matters across the organisation.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, corporate documents and other legal contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on legal, regulatory and compliance matters, ensuring risks are appropriately identified and managed.
• Support strategic business initiatives, investments and corporate transactions, including conducting legal due diligence where required.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors on legal documentation, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with corporate governance, compliance programmes, policy implementation, internal investigations and related advisory matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognised institution. Admission to the Bar will be an advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience gained in private practice or an in-house legal environment.
• Exposure to corporate, commercial, M&A, compliance or related legal matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in the maritime, shipping or related industries will be advantageous, but is not essential.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding!