About the Role
As Legal Manager, you will be AI Rudder's senior legal authority across our international markets. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role, you will both build the legal function and run it. You will handle active cases and disputes, build internal compliance frameworks from the ground up, and partner closely with leadership to ensure the business operates with integrity as we scale. You will manage the legal team across all jurisdictions and report directly to senior leadership.
This role is right for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, is comfortable being the first and final word on legal matters and can balance strategic thinking with rolling up their sleeves on day-to-day casework.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage all active legal cases, disputes, and claims across AI Rudder's global markets, including SEA, Latin America and other regions
- Lead negotiations, manage external counsel, and drive resolution on contract disputes, employment matters, and commercial claims
- Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial contracts including enterprise SaaS agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and cross-border employment terms
- Provide timely, practical legal advice to business teams on day-to-day matters
- Design and implement AI Rudder's global legal compliance framework, covering data privacy (PDPA, LGPD, and other applicable regulations), AI governance, employment law, and cross-border commercial operations
- Monitor and track evolving regulatory requirements across our operating markets, particularly around AI, data, and fintech-adjacent use cases
- Develop and maintain internal policies, standard operating procedures, and legal playbooks for key compliance areas
- Lead regulatory filings, licensing requirements, and government interactions across jurisdictions
- Conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments; identify gaps and drive remediation
- Manage and develop the legal team; provide mentorship, set priorities, and build team capability
- Work cross-functionally with People, Finance, Product, and Sales to embed legal and compliance thinking into core business processes
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external legal counsel, managing relationships and cost efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a Law Degree (LLB or equivalent)
- 7 years of legal experience managing active disputes and legal cases end-to-end, not just advisory work
- Excellent knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and employment law in Asia
- Familiarity with AI, SaaS, telecommunications, or tech regulatory landscapes
- Experience with data privacy compliance like PDPA, GDPR, LGPD or equivalent
- Fluency in English and Mandarin required, as the role involves regular engagement with Mandarin-speaking external counsel and business stakeholders in Greater China
- Experience managing a small legal team or external counsel relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- Admitted to the bar in Singapore or a common law jurisdiction
- Mix of law firm and in-house background, with international exposure
- Knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and employment law in Latin American jurisdictions
- Startup or high-growth company experience, with the ability to prioritize, move fast, and get things done without a large support structure
- Gives practical, business-friendly legal advice and proactively spots legal exposure before it becomes a problem
- Holds ground with senior stakeholders and external counsel
- Comfortable with ambiguity and can build structure where none exists
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.
