Legal Counsel

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsel to provide high-quality legal support across our Global Forwarding business with a primary focus on the Asia region. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel Global Forwarding you will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to manage legal risk support commercial objectives and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer who enjoys working in a fast-paced multinational environment and is keen to contribute to a dynamic transport logistics and supply chain business.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Commercial Support

• Provide timely practical and commercially focused legal advice to the Global Forwarding business across Asia and other regions as required.

• Draft review negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements in line with company policies and risk frameworks.

• Deliver jurisdiction-specific and general legal guidance to business stakeholders and management.

• Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to understand business requirements and provide effective legal solutions.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management

• Manage and resolve claims disputes and legal matters involving customers suppliers and other external stakeholders.

• Support the management and progression of litigation matters across the Global Forwarding business including:

  • Coordinating with external counsel;

  • Assessing legal risks and settlement options;

  • Recommending resolution strategies; and

  • Preparing regular case updates and reports for senior leadership.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Support the maintenance of corporate governance and regulatory compliance frameworks in collaboration with the Corporate Secretary and Legal leadership team.

• Ensure governance policies procedures and controls are implemented and adhered to across relevant jurisdictions.

• Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting the transport logistics and forwarding industry.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

• Develop and deliver legal training programs covering topics such as:

  • Contract negotiation;

  • Claims management;

  • Legal risk management;

  • Competition and anti-corruption laws; and

  • Other key compliance obligations.

• Educate and guide management teams on company policies legal obligations and emerging regulatory requirements.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes workflows and operational efficiencies.

• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects as required.

• Support workload sharing and collaboration within the Global Forwarding Legal team.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).

• Admitted Legal Practitioner with a valid practising certificate.

• 13 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) either in private practice or in-house.

• Proven experience drafting reviewing negotiating and advising on commercial contracts.

• Strong communication stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in English and Mandarin both written and spoken.

Highly Desirable

• Experience in transport logistics freight forwarding warehousing international trade or supply chain industries.

• Knowledge of carriage of goods and international transportation frameworks across ocean air rail and road freight.

• Experience supporting major corporate customers and complex commercial arrangements.

• Experience working in multinational organizations and across multiple jurisdictions.

• Demonstrated experience participating in or leading commercial negotiations.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).

• Additional qualifications in Commerce Finance Business or relevant postgraduate legal studies will be highly regarded.

Professional Requirements

• Admitted as a Legal Practitioner with a valid practising certificate.

What Youll Bring

• Commercial acumen and practical problem-solving skills.

• Strong legal drafting and negotiation capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

• A collaborative proactive and solutions-oriented approach.

• The ability to balance legal risk with business objectives while operating in a multicultural and international environment.

Join us and play a key role in supporting a leading global forwarding business while building your legal career in a dynamic and international setting.