Senior/ Legal Director (Disputes & Team Leadership) (10+ PQE)

Interested applicants do reach out via email to claire@2nats.com (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!) About the Role We are hiring an experienced lawyer to join as Senior/ Legal Director  in-house, leading a small legal team  supporting a regulated organisation with complex, high-stakes matters. This role suits a senior disputes lawyer who enjoys combining dispute strategy and court work , practical legal advisory , and people leadership , while partnering senior stakeholders to deliver clear, risk-balanced solutions. You will report to the Chief Legal Officer  and work closely with corporate and operational stakeholders on contentious matters, governance issues, and key organisational decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a small legal team:  set priorities, supervise delivery, develop capability, and maintain high standards

Oversee disputes and court strategy:  early case assessment, evidence approach, submissions strategy, settlement options, and managing external counsel where needed

Provide strategic legal advice:  guide stakeholders on administrative, governance, and corporate matters with practical, solution-oriented recommendations

Strengthen dispute avoidance and response:  improve playbooks, templates, and internal processes to reduce escalation risk and drive consistency

Partner across teams:  translate legal risk into workable options and support confident decision-making

What We’re Looking For Admitted to the Singapore Bar  with strong academic credentials

10+ years PQE  with a strong foundation in disputes/litigation  and confident advisory capability

Demonstrated people leadership  experience (managing, mentoring, developing talent)

Strong judgment, drafting, and stakeholder management skills

Comfortable handling sensitive matters under pressure with professionalism and discretion

How to Apply Please share your CV and a short note outlining your PQE, disputes focus, and team management experience . Interested applicants do reach out via email to claire@2nats.com (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!) Warm regards, Claire Lin Xiuxin EA Licence No.: R1103711 2Nats (Nat & Nat Search Pte Ltd EA: 26C3281) Email: claire@2nats.com  Website: https://2nats.com/  Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/clairelinxx/