Senior Legal Counsel

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion – creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers. YOURROLE To provide pragmatic, commercially focused and risk-based legal advice to CEVA Logistics’ businesses and functions in Singapore, supporting sustainable growth while protecting the company’s legal and commercial interests. The role leads the management of a broad range of legal matters, with particular emphasis on commercial contracts, logistics and supply-chain operations, regulatory compliance, disputes, corporate governance and strategic projects, in close coordination with regional and global Legal teams. WHATARE YOU GOING TO DO? Specifically, you will:

1. Commercial contracting: Draft, review, negotiate and advise on complex customer, supplier and strategic partner agreements, including logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, transport, procurement, technology, real-estate and confidentiality agreements. Ensure appropriate risk allocation and compliance with CEVA policies and approval requirements.
2. Business partnering: Act as a trusted legal adviser to Singapore management and business functions, providing practical and timely advice that supports commercial objectives while identifying, assessing and mitigating legal and reputational risks. Participate in tender reviews, contract governance and key business decision-making.
3. Claims and disputes: Manage material claims, disputes, litigation and regulatory enquiries in Singapore. Develop case strategy, preserve legal privilege, supervise external counsel, control legal spend and seek commercially appropriate outcomes. Identify trends and implement preventive measures.
4. Corporate and strategic projects: Support corporate governance, entity management, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, integrations and other strategic projects. Coordinate legal due diligence, transaction documentation, approvals and post-completion actions as required.
5. Legal risk management and governance: Implement and monitor legal policies, contracting standards, delegation-of-authority requirements and record-management practices. Escalate significant risks appropriately and contribute to regional legal reporting, audits and risk assessments.

Regional collaboration and continuous improvement: Collaborate with APAC and global Legal & Compliance colleagues, share knowledge and support cross-border matters. Improve legal processes through standardization, prioritization, technology and effective management of external legal providers. Perform other legal duties reasonably assigned. WHATARE WE LOOKING FOR? ·      Law degree from a recognised university; admitted to practise law in Singapore or another established common-law jurisdiction; current practising status or eligibility appropriate to an in-house role; strong academic and professional credentials. ·      Typically, 8–10 years of post-qualification legal experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or multinational in-house environment; substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts; demonstrated ability to advise senior stakeholders independently and manage multiple high-priority matters; experience handling disputes, regulatory issues and external counsel. WHATDO WE HAVE TO OFFER? In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing and help you thrive at work and in life. Personal wellbeing: benefit from comprehensive group insurance and medical coverage, including Group Term Life, Personal Accident, Hospital & Surgical, Major Medical, outpatient GP and Specialist benefits. Eligible dependents are also covered under the Hospital& Surgical and Major Medical plans. Work-life balance: enjoy 15 working days’ annual leave in your first year, increasing progressively with service, together with applicable medical, hospitalisation, marriage, childcare, compassionate and palliative care leave. Flexible benefits: receive SGD 1,000 peryear in flexible benefits, which may be used across eligible medical, dental, optical, health and wellness, personal development and selected lifestyle expenses. Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through internal mobility opportunities, leadership and mentoring programmes, and MyLearning – our global online platform with more than 1,000 courses. Diversity is core to who we are. By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. #RiseInMotion#CEVALogistics #LifeAtCEVA #CareersInMotion #PeopleBehindLogistics Disclaimer: CEVA Logistics works with a carefully selected group of recruitment partners. We are not seeking agency support for this vacancy and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only agencies formally engaged through our HR team for a specific vacancy will be recognised, and no fees will be payable for unsolicited introductions.