Head of Legal

**Affinidi **is a technology company dedicated to changing data ownership for good. We empower businesses and individuals with control and ownership of their data, with a comprehensive approach to managing their holistic identity - accounting for all aspects of their digital footprint while ensuring privacy and security.

Affinidi's technology enables users to benefit from decentralised digital identity solutions. We believe that everyone has the right to own and control their data, and we are committed to creating a trusted digital credentials ecosystem that empowers businesses and individuals to securely exchange data and services across borders and industries.

**Equal Opportunity**

We believe in hiring different and diverse talent and providing a safe space where everyone can share their views without fear, where differences are celebrated, and where no one is left out. Inclusive cultures are the foundation for collaboration and innovation within our team.

**The Essence of this Role**

We are on search of a **Head of Legal **to join our fast-growing tech company in **Singapore**. In this role, you'll support Affinidi's business and operations.

Our work culture at Affinidi is shaped by the following tenets:

- _We are unapologetically customer-focused_
- _We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance_
- _Embraces experimentation and builds fast_
- _We have the courage to be misunderstood_
- _We work together to unlock data_

**Responsibilities**:

- Leading, managing, and growing the legal and privacy function for Affinidi Group.
- Drafting and reviewing data protection policies, terms of use, data transfer agreements, service agreements, license agreements, API integration agreements, and other legal documentation required for tech services and products.
- Drafting, updating, and implementing group wide legal and privacy processes.
- Assisting with the investigation of data incidents, privacy matters, and other matters.
- Advising on a variety of legal issues.
- Legal strategy on new products and services.
- Data Protection Officer for Affinidi.

**Key Professional Requirements**:

- Minimum of LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a reputable university.
- Called to the bar in Singapore. Experience in practicing Singapore law. 6-9 years' experience practicing law in a Singapore or international law firm, and in-house.
- In-house experience in a tech company.
- Background in TMT, corporate law, M&A, and privacy law (PDPA, GDPR).
- Experience and high competency in working with cross-function teams (product, engineering, marketing, BD, HR, customer service, C-suite), leading negotiations, formulating company and group-wide processes, working with international partners, and conceptualising business and legal concerns in new areas of law and tech.
- Have a learner mindset: willing and able to quickly grasp tech concepts, data architectures, and pick up on new legal and privacy developments.
- Are interested and willing to build a legal team while running parallel with fast-moving business.
- Are a practical, creative thinker: imaginative, deliberate and resourceful, able to identify risks, and formulate practical solutions in areas where there may not be precedents.
- Are a good team-player: able to work closely with other departments, and quickly form relationships and build trust with colleagues.
- Are easy-going, open-minded, quick to pick up ideas and concepts.
- Have good social skills, with a sense of humour.

**Equal Opportunity Statement**

Our company embraces diversity in all of its forms and fosters an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.