Senior Legal Counsel APAC

Join to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel APAC role at Meltwater . What We're Looking For Meltwater seeks an experienced and self‐motivated Senior Legal Counsel located in Shanghai, Hong Kong or Singapore to support the APAC business with actionable legal guidance. The role reports to the Head of Legal in APAC. What You'll Do Work with a high degree of autonomy to draft, review and negotiate a diverse range of legal contracts with customers, partners or vendors, including subscription contracts, partner contracts, content licensing contracts, marketing contracts, data privacy agreements and other documentation as required by the APAC business and entities. Partner closely with sales, deal desk and product teams to structure agreements that balance legal risk and business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor by providing strategic legal counsel to internal stakeholders in APAC, with special focus on Greater China and Hong Kong. Provide strong leadership and proactive partnership to the business in Greater China and Hong Kong, delivering legal advice with deep understanding of strategy, key customers and industry drivers. Monitor upcoming laws and regulations in Greater China and Hong Kong, participate in advocacy around relevant laws/regulations, and provide early strategic advice in anticipation of changes. Support corporate governance matters in Hong Kong and Greater China, including managing governmental or quasi‐governmental inquiries. Design and execute tailored legal training programmes. Effectively manage the work and expense of external law firms, if required. What You'll Bring LL.B. from a leading university in China, Singapore or Hong Kong. LL.M or JD from an accredited United States law school is a plus. Admitted to practice law with a current legal practitioner's certificate. Minimum of 6 years of professional legal experience, including law firm and in‐house roles. Experience supporting commercial transactions in a multinational SaaS company. Expertise in complex contract negotiations and managing commercial transactions. Results‐oriented with sound judgment, the ability to balance business considerations and maintain effective relationships. Experience in conflict resolution and managing difficult conversations. Ability to provide timely legal guidance in a high‐volume, fast‐paced, transactional environment. Quick learner who can handle multiple projects and work well independently and as a team member. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin. Japanese language skills are a plus. High degree of discretion, judgment, confidentiality and integrity. Proactive and reliable prioritization of deadlines. Willingness to work occasionally from the office in a hybrid schedule. Legally eligible to work in the country of hire. What We Offer Flexible paid time off for enhanced work‐life balance. Comprehensive health insurance with an annual health check. Special discount on selected restaurants and shops via our food delivery partner. Employee assistance programmes covering mental health, legal, financial, wellness and behaviour areas. Complimentary CalmApp subscription. Hybrid work style that provides balance and flexibility. Family leave programme that grows with tenure. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Where You'll Work 60 Anson Road, Mapletree Anson, Singapore Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. All employment decisions at Meltwater are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We actively promote a culture of respect, fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr