APAC Regional Counsel & Data Protection Lead

Control Risks; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk consultancy in Singapore is seeking a legal advisor to provide strategic legal recommendations and manage compliance risks for its APAC operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive in-house corporate experience, excellent negotiation skills, and be able to mentor junior team members. They'll negotiate contract terms and assess legal risks while ensuring that commercial objectives are met, all within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex legal issues in a demanding business environment.
• Experience in advising on data protection and corporate responsibility.
• Proven capability to mentor and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal recommendations to the leadership team in APAC.
• Negotiate contract terms and assess legal risks.
• Manage compliance risk and ensure legal advice meets business objectives.

Skills

Hands-on in-house corporate experience

Excellent writing skills

Robust negotiation skills

Emotional intelligence

Commercial understanding

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Member of Legal Profession

Job description

A global risk consultancy in Singapore is seeking a legal advisor to provide strategic legal recommendations and manage compliance risks for its APAC operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive in-house corporate experience, excellent negotiation skills, and be able to mentor junior team members. They'll negotiate contract terms and assess legal risks while ensuring that commercial objectives are met, all within a collaborative culture.