APAC Assistant General Counsel - Aviation & Compliance

Jet Aviation (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Performance bonus

AWS

Job summary

Jet Aviation (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to partner with leaders across APAC. You will provide practical legal advice, manage risk, and guide governance and compliance in a fast‑moving regional business.

Based in Singapore on a hybrid schedule (office at least four days weekly), you will lead commercial contracting, regulatory and corporate governance for ~18 APAC entities, while advising senior management on strategic options and risk

Qualifications

• LL.B. or equivalent four‑year law degree; at least eight years of substantial legal experience, including in‑house.
• Experience supporting APAC markets; able to navigate different legal environments.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills; translate issues into practical guidance.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance and secretarial matters.
• Ability to advise senior executives and advocate for the right course.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in US English.
• Willingness to travel across APAC and internationally.
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, defense, or government contracting is a plus; Singapore eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate broad commercial agreements (including gov'ts and suppliers).
• Identify risks, present options, and support timely, sound decisions.
• Coordinate with Company Secretarial and Finance/Tax on governance and compliance.
• Manage corporate governance across ~18 APAC entities; track deadlines.
• Advise on legal/compliance matters including data privacy and employment.
• Deliver training and strengthen processes, policies, and capabilities.
• Explore responsible AI and legal tech opportunities per policy.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

APAC experience

In-house counsel

Regulatory knowledge

Corporate governance

Communication (English)

Travel flexibility

Education

LL.B. or equivalent degree

Job description

Jet Aviation (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to partner with leaders across APAC. You will provide practical legal advice, manage risk, and guide governance and compliance in a fast‑moving regional business.

Based in Singapore on a hybrid schedule (office at least four days weekly), you will lead commercial contracting, regulatory and corporate governance for ~18 APAC entities, while advising senior management on strategic options and risk