Legal Counsel

5 days ago

Singapore DUOTECH PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel with dual-bar qualifications and deep expertise in navigating complex cross-border compliance, litigation, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in PRC and international (including US) frameworks, acting as a strategic advisor to multinational companies in managing legal risk, cross-border investigations, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Dual-Bar Legal & Compliance Expertise

    Provide seamless legal and compliance support across PRC and US regulatory frameworks.

    Advise multinational companies on risk management in dual-jurisdiction matters.
  2. Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Management

    Manage concurrent regulatory compliance issues where PRC and international (including US) laws intersect or conflict.

    Reduce legal risk and operational delays in complex cross-border regulatory landscapes.
  3. Cross-Border Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations

    Lead and conduct internal investigations, including FCPA-related matters.

    Handle evidence preservation, stakeholder interviews, and dual-jurisdiction reporting requirements across domestic and international environments.
  4. PRC Litigation & Cross-Border Arbitration

    Manage PRC litigation and international arbitration cases with a focus on cross-border implications.

    Oversee asset recovery, enforcement of foreign judgments, and reputational risk mitigation for global parent companies.
  • Bilingual Stakeholder Engagement & Legal Strategy

    Act as a communication bridge between international headquarters, regulators, and local operations in China and/or ASEAN using fluent Mandarin and English.

    Ensure consistent legal messaging and alignment in high-stakes cross-border situations.

Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of proven experience in compliance, litigation management, and cross-border regulatory issues for multinational companies.
  • Master's Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
  • Hands-on expertise in anti-corruption investigations and international dispute resolution.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Ability to work effectively across cultures and jurisdictions.
  • Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and negotiation skills.
  • Experience in multinational corporate environments.
Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation
Arbitration
Internal Investigations
Litigation Management
Risk Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Litigation
International Arbitration
Enforcement
Risk Management
Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement
Dispute Resolution
Compliance
Legal Advice
Conflict

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