We are looking for a commercial lawyer preferably with solid experience dealing in the energy industry, trading and/or shipping related matters.

Role & Responsibilities:

• To provide in-house legal advice and guidance on applicable laws and regulations relevant to businesses of the Group.
• To assist in the review and/or drafting of a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial documents including but not limited to contracts relating to the sales and purchases of petroleum products, charter-party agreements, corporate guarantees, letters of indemnity, confidentiality undertakings, financing agreements, information technology and other services agreements, commercial storage agreements, tenancy agreements.
• To render support and general advice on corporate secretarial-related matters to ensure compliance with related regulatory requirements.
• To assist in identifying legal risks affecting the Group’s businesses and render support and advice on the management of these risks.
• To provide general legal advice on ad hoc operational and corporate legal issues.
• Other potential engagements in other work areas within the Company.

   Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognized University.
• Possess of Singapore Bar, or those who possess Malaysia bar with at least 2 years relevant work experience in Singapore will also be considered. 
• At least 5 to 6 years post qualifying experience in an established law firm or general corporate and commercial work in a corporation, preferably as a legal counsel in an in-house environment in the energy industry, trading house and shipping related.
• Possess an excellent command of English and Chinese languages. (In order to liaise with English and Chinese speaking associates; including proof-read Chinese Meeting Materials for Board of Directors.)
• Meticulous, conscientious and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Able to exercise sound judgement and demonstrates ability to analyse situations and information.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply please send:

1. your CV;
2. transcripts; and
3. a short cover note to jessica.deery@horizon-recruit.com for us to determine your suitability for this role.

If you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying please call our Singapore office on +65 6808 6635, Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369 or London office on +44 203 7452 513

Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested. 

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