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Senior Maritime Contracts Lead - APAC

Consult Group76 open roles

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Our client is an integrated energy company. The Company's segments include Upstream, Downstream, and Corporation and others. The Upstream segment carries out oil and natural gas exploration and production activities and manages its project portfolio. The Downstream segment includes covers the supply and trading of crude oil and other products, oil refining and marketing of oil products, and the production and marketing of chemicals. This role sits within its Trading business which encompasses the supplying of crude oil and products for refining systems and other needs, the marketing of crude oil and their own products, their maritime transport, and the management of product coverage in the financial derivatives markets.

PURPOSE

The Senior Maritime Contracts Lead - APAC will support our client's Singapore-based trading business by drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and maritime agreements, including sale and purchase contracts, charterparties, contracts of affreightment, storage agreements, logistics contracts and trade finance documentation.

The role acts as a key interface between commercial, legal, finance, risk, compliance and operations teams, providing practical contractual advice, supporting new business structures and ensuring agreements are properly implemented. It also involves identifying and mitigating regulatory, sanctions, operational and counterparty risks, developing standard templates and policies, and supporting contractual activities for the China office.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least three years' experience in contract negotiation or management, strong knowledge of maritime law and commercial contracting, and excellent English. Mandarin and experience handling trading contracts in China would be advantageous.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Draft and negotiate sale and purchase agreements (spot, long-term), ensuring alignment with commercial team and legal requirements.
  • Prepare and negotiate maritime charterparty contracts (voyage, time charter, COAs), providing input on risk allocation and operational flexibility.
  • Design, negotiate and maintain framework agreements for group companies, ensuring consistency and alignment across jurisdictions.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to commercial teams, providing proactive legal and contractual guidance on new business initiatives and structures
  • Support and participate in the structuring, negotiation and review of letters of credit and other trade finance instruments, in coordination with treasury and banking counterparts.
  • Draft and negotiate storage and logistics agreements, ensuring alignment with operational, regulatory and commercial requirements.
  • Coordinate with corporate functions (Legal, Finance, Risk, Operations, Compliance) to ensure robust contract implementation and proper reconciliation of transactions in internal systems.
  • Contribute to the identification and mitigation of contractual risks, including sanctions, regulatory, operational and counterparty risks.
  • Engage with international counterparties and stakeholders, supporting negotiations and contractual discussions.
  • Support the development and implementation of internal policies, templates and best practices to enhance efficiency and consistency.
  • Perform contractual activities for China office, ensuring consistency in approach, alignment with regional hub operations, and adherence to global standards.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

  • A University Degree in Law (Law + Business Administration is a plus).
  • Experience in contract management and negotiation, ideally within the maritime sector.
  • Strong knowledge of Maritime Law and commercial contracting.
  • C1 level English or above.
  • Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus.
  • Experience in Chinese contractual trading activities, particularly in negotiation and related contractual matters, is highly valued.
  • A proactive and results-oriented mindset, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.
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