Legal Counsel

7 days ago

Singapore Space Executive Full time
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A global leader in the financial technology sector is seeking an experienced legal professional to join its high-performing legal team in Singapore. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and commercial matters, supporting innovative products and services across multiple markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Role Overview

  • Serve as a lead lawyer for technology and commercial contracting matters within a global legal function.
  • Take charge of drafting, reviewing, and finalising high-value agreements covering software, platforms, cloud services, infrastructure, telecoms, and professional services.
  • Manage both supplier-side and client-facing contractual negotiations.
  • Advise on legal and regulatory aspects of outsourcing arrangements and technology procurement in multiple Asia-Pacific markets.
  • Provide counsel on product development, service roll-outs, and strategic alliances.
  • Collaborate closely with compliance, risk, privacy, procurement, and intellectual property teams to support business objectives.
  • Develop and maintain template agreements and legal resources to improve efficiency.
  • Support regulatory engagement and compliance activities for technology and product initiatives.
  • Proactively identify legal risks and propose pragmatic solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Requirements

  • 6–8 years post-qualification experience, with a strong track record in technology transactions and commercial contracting.
  • Background in top-tier private practice and/or multinational corporate legal teams.
  • Skilled in negotiating large-scale technology procurement and service agreements, including with global cloud or SaaS providers.
  • Familiarity with laws governing technology, intellectual property, and outsourcing in Singapore and across Asia-Pacific.
  • Experience within fintech, digital payments, or financial services is advantageous.
  • Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple cross-border projects.
  • Strong business awareness and solution-focused approach.
  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Admission to practice in a Commonwealth jurisdiction preferred.
  • Singapore-based, with flexibility for occasional regional travel.
Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionLegal
  • IndustriesFinancial Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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