Commercial Legal Counsel, APAC

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Counsel to join us as APAC Commercial legal counsel (based in Singapore). This role will report to our Director of Legal APAC and work closely with our business teams in APAC to support our growth in the region. You will partner the sales teams as well as other stakeholders to structure, draft, negotiate and close agreements with customers, partners and suppliers. You will work in a team-first environment collaboratively with other members of the Legal team and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Structure, draft, negotiate and provide strategic advice on a wide range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, data protection agreements, complex partnership agreements, reseller agreements, professional services agreements; support tenders and RFPs; collaborate with sales representatives, deployment strategists, applied AI engineers, data scientists, infosec, government affairs, marketing, communications and finance to support commercial success and ensure legal and regulatory compliance in APAC; take ownership and accountability to deliver meaningful results, define priorities and manage clients amidst changing deadlines and demands; stay updated on and ensure compliance with the latest AI-related legal and regulatory developments in APAC and provide awareness and guidance on potential risks and opportunities; proactively identify areas for improvement and deliver customised training and support to the regional team on legal and compliance matters; provide general legal support as needed (e.g., labor law, corporate matters, data privacy, procurement agreements and other contracts); contribute towards operational excellence and pragmatic process improvement; go the extra mile to support the team and the business and uphold professional conduct, integrity and ethics

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited law school; admitted to practice law in Singapore; 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including negotiating complex technology transactions; at least 5 years in-house at technology companies covering APAC; public sector contract negotiation required; solid legal and practical understanding of AI technologies and their applications; strong knowledge of data privacy, IP, contract law, regulatory, compliance, and ethical considerations; ability to analyze complex legal/technical AI issues, identify risks/solutions; detail-oriented, strong problem-solving; can advocate while remaining open-minded; excellent written/verbal skills; strong presentation presence; ability to communicate legal advice and complex concepts clearly; customer-first, entrepreneurial mindset; strategic negotiator with quick-thinking and sound judgment; team-first mindset with strong interpersonal and cultural awareness skills; upholds highest standards of professionalism, integrity, credibility, accountability, and transparency; strong understanding of AI ethics

Nice to have

LLB, LLM, Juris Doctor preferred; AI-focused or related fields preferred; APAC experience preferred; proficiency in an Asian language is an advantage

Benefits

healthcare coverage; parental leave; retirement plans; relocation support; wellness programs; meal and transportation allowances; other location-specific perks