Legal Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team in Singapore. This role is well-suited for a pragmatic, business-oriented lawyer with strong expertise in Singapore corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams, providing hands-on legal support while balancing legal risk with commercial objectives. This role requires both technical excellence and sound judgment in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

What You'll Do

Provide strategic, practical legal advice on a broad range of Singapore corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.

Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including service agreements, licensing arrangements, partnerships, joint ventures, and employment-related contracts.

Advise on compliance with Singapore laws and regulations, including the Companies Act, Employment Act, Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Support corporate governance matters such as board and shareholder resolutions, regulatory filings, and ongoing corporate secretarial compliance.

Partner with cross-functional teams (including finance, HR, operations, product, and leadership) to embed legal risk management into business decision-making.

Manage and coordinate with external counsel and regulators on Singapore-specific legal and regulatory matters.

Lead or support internal initiatives to strengthen compliance frameworks, internal policies, and risk management processes.

What We're Looking For

Recognized law degree (LL.B. or equivalent). Admission to the Singapore Bar is preferred but not mandatory.

58 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally with a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience.

Strong expertise in Singapore corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.

Demonstrated experience in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Prior experience in technology, gaming, digital services, or financial services industries is an advantage.

Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver clear, commercially pragmatic advice.

Proficiency in Mandarin is required to support effective communication with internal stakeholders and business counterparts in China-related matters.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both legal and non-legal teams.

A proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative mindset.