Head of Legal Affairs, Asia

2 weeks ago

Singapore Microsoft Full time
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the regional legal team and national security teams, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Microsoft's values.
  • Provide strategic legal counsel to senior sales leadership and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues. Assist in shaping strategy and executing strategic sales priorities in-country.
  • Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, proactively managing legal risks.
  • Oversee litigation and disputes (excluding HR and consumer disputes), regulatory engagements, and Public Sector contract negotiations. Represent CELA in the Area Compliance Committee.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Deal Team to support regulatory aspects of Enterprise Commercial customer contract negotiations.
  • Work with the Regional SME&C CELA lead to develop self-help materials for sales motions.
  • Coordinate with Government Affairs Leads and Ambassadors to align policy and regulatory engagements, including emerging priorities like privacy, security, AI, and critical infrastructure.
  • Leverage outside counsel efficiently to manage budgets.
  • Partner with global legal teams to implement Microsoft's global objectives locally and drive cross-border projects.
  • Represent Microsoft in interactions with regulators, legal officers, industry bodies, and legal industry leaders.
  • Utilize AI to foster innovation within CELA and the CPS team in Asia.
  • Manage regulatory and compliance matters related to national security, critical infrastructure, and relations with Defence and Intelligence sectors.
  • Handle responses to security incidents and audits from government and customers.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree with 9+ years of legal experience, including leadership roles and strategic initiatives.
  • Or equivalent experience.
  • Active license to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
  • Proven experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in multinational corporations or the technology sector is preferred.
  • Strong business acumen with pragmatic legal advice skills.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. For disability-related accommodations, please contact via the Accommodation request form. Benefits may vary by country and employment type.

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