Legal & Compliance Counsel

RWE Supply & Trading Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd., Legal/Compliance, Beijing

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Legal / Compliance

About the role

We are looking for a Legal & Compliance Counsel to work closely with our Senior Legal Counsel in Beijing and help keep the business moving confidently across a broad range of legal and compliance matters.

This is a role with real visibility, giving you exposure to a broad range of cross-border physical and financial commodity trading activities. You will work closely with traders, legal and compliance, while acting as a key point of contact with the futures brokers on behalf of the shareholder entity in Singapore in relation to its trading activities under a qualified foreign investor (“QFI”) scheme.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in domestic and international commodity markets, exchange-traded derivatives, and the regulatory framework governing cross-border trading, while contributing to the growth of a fast-paced and highly collaborative trading business.

- Work closely with and support the Senior Legal Counsel in Beijing as part of the Legal & Compliance APAC team.

- Provide day-to-day legal and compliance support across commodity trading, governance and general compliance.

- Review, draft and negotiate dry bulk commodity sale and purchase contracts and related trading documentation.

- Conduct KYC reviews and due diligence checks for counterparties and business partners.

- Support the implementation of policies on consultants and agents, and help prepare compliance reporting.

- Act as a primary contact for QFI matters, working with internal stakeholders and external advisers.

- Support data protection, commercial data subscriptions, file management and external counsel coordination where needed.

Job requirements and experience

- A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in law, ideally from a leading university.

- Qualified to practise law in the PRC, with at least five years’ post-qualification experience.

- Experience in commodity trading, regulatory or physical trading environments.

- Knowledge of corporate law, governance, entity management, shareholder matters and QFI regulations.

- Critical judgement when using AI to support legal and compliance work.

- Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with stakeholders across Beijing and other jurisdictions.

- Proactive, commercially minded and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous, but not essential

- Experience with coal sale and purchase agreements and related commercial documentation.

- International study or work experience, particularly in the US, UK, Germany or another English-speaking country.

What we value most is someone who continuously demonstrates courage, thrives to create impact and seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills listed above we would still like to hear from you.

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Your benefits

We want to ensure your time with us is fulfilling and rewarding. We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being as well as your personal and professional growth. Here’s what you can look forward to:

- Exposure to cross-border legal and compliance work in a globally connected business.

- A chance to build your career in Beijing while working on high-impact, business-critical matters.

- Close collaboration with experienced colleagues, including the Senior Legal Counsel.

- Opportunities to shape processes and grow capability in a new role.

- A supportive environment where learning, curiosity and trusted relationships matter.

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How to apply

Please apply online and upload your CV, cover letter and academic transcript in English.

For further consideration, candidates must submit their applications through the online application system only. Email applications will not be accepted.

Any further questions? Reach out to Aruna Richard ([email protected]).

We look forward to meeting you. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing.

We value diversity and welcome all applications — regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

About us

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit around 2,200-strong team’s drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.