APAC Legal & Compliance Counsel (Data Protection)

Samsung Electronics Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics Singapore seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to manage legal and compliance functions across Singapore, Malaysia, and India. The role is an individual contributor reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Management and oversees diverse legal matters and compliance programs.

You will advise on corporate, commercial, employment, IP, privacy, and regulatory issues, draft and negotiate key contracts, and lead data protection efforts while liaising with HQ on regional

Qualifications

• Law degree required (LL.B. or JD).
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law and contract negotiations.
• Experience in a law firm environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across org levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise business units on corporate, commercial, employment, competition, IP, privacy, litigation, anti-corruption, and consumer protection laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, sales/distribution, service, and consulting contracts.
• Manage legal and compliance process systems for efficiency and regulatory adherence.
• Oversee disputes by coordinating with external counsel.
• Provide clear legal advice to HQ on regional/global matters.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Collaboration

Motivated

Education

LL.B. or JD

Job description

Samsung Electronics Singapore seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to manage legal and compliance functions across Singapore, Malaysia, and India. The role is an individual contributor reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Management and oversees diverse legal matters and compliance programs.

You will advise on corporate, commercial, employment, IP, privacy, and regulatory issues, draft and negotiate key contracts, and lead data protection efforts while liaising with HQ on regional