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.

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.

Requirements

• Essential
• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
• Admitted Legal Practitioner with a valid practising certificate.
• 1-3 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.
• 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.
• 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 ope

Additional Information

About Toll Group At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge - big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post - www.tollgroup.com

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