Legal Counsel

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

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.

Key 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.

Skills & Experience

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.

Qualifications

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.

What You'll Bring

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 operating in a multicultural and international environment.

Join us and play a key role in supporting a leading global forwarding business while building your legal career in a dynamic and international setting.

What moves you?

 

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities. 

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Singapore and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.