Head of Legal, Compliance & Internal Control

Work arrangement: Onsite, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

- Lead the company's legal, compliance and internal control functions across global offices.

- Provide practical, business-oriented legal and risk advice on market expansion, commercial partnerships, customer and supplier contracts, investments and strategic projects.

- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, while managing external counsel, disputes, litigation and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.

- Monitor local legal and regulatory developments, including corporate, employment, data privacy, anti-bribery, sanctions, consumer protection and licensing requirements.

- Establish and continuously improve the company's compliance, risk management and internal control frameworks.

- Conduct risk assessments, control testing and compliance reviews, and drive timely remediation of identified issues.

- Develop and maintain policies covering corporate governance, delegation of authority, conflicts of interest, whistleblowing, third-party management and data protection.

- Partner closely with regional and country teams, Finance, HR, Operations, Sales and Technology to embed controls into business processes.

- Provide clear reporting and recommendations to senior management and the Board/Audit Committee.

- Build and develop a high-performing regional Legal, Compliance and Internal Control team.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree or above in Law or a related discipline; professional legal qualification is preferred.

- 8+ years of experience, including substantial in-house legal experience in a multinational, technology, platform or other complex business.

- Proven experience supporting operations across Southeast Asia and/or Latin America; multi-jurisdictional experience is highly desirable.

- Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, corporate governance, data privacy, anti-bribery, regulatory compliance and internal controls.

- Demonstrated ability to balance legal and compliance requirements with commercial objectives.

- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

- High integrity, sound judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, culturally diverse environment.

- Fluency in English and Mandarin required, as the role involves regular engagement with Mandarin-speaking external counsel and business stakeholders in Greater China.

About AI Rudder

AI Rudder is a conversational AI company on a mission to transform how businesses communicate with their customers — across voice and digital channels that feel genuinely human.

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore, we're building technologies that bridge languages, enhance understanding, and enable meaningful human–machine communication at scale.

Today, we serve 500+ enterprise clients globally processing 50 million calls daily and having delivered more than 8 billion calls to date.

Most recently, we have raised $50M in a Series B fundraising from leading global investors including Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners, and Cathay Innovation.

How We Work

AI-first: AI isn't a tool we reach for. It's the default we start from. Every team, every workflow: AI-first.

Global Collaboration: We operate globally and work as one team. Distance is a logistics problem, not a cultural one. We build the habits that make distributed teams actually work.

Communication Principle: Simple, Trust, Transparent. We remove unnecessary complexity so people can focus on what matters most.

What We Offer

Learning & Development: Continuous learning through real projects, knowledge sharing session, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

Performance Recognition: Regular performance reviews, feedback, and opportunities for career progression.

Global Exposure: Collaborate with international teams, global rotations, and work with global enterprise customers.

Meaningful Impact: Build AI solutions that create real value for businesses around the world.

Ownership & Autonomy: Freedom to take initiative and drive outcomes.

Team Engagement: Team Building, Local & Global Gatherings & Local Events Celebration.

AI Rudder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.