APAC Senior Commercial Counsel: Tech Deals & Growth

GitLab; Singapore; Remote; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paid Time Off

Equity Compensation & Employee Stock-P

Plan, Growth and Development Fund

Parental Leave

Health benefits

Job summary

GitLab is hiring a Senior Commercial Legal Counsel for the APAC region. In this role, you will help GitLab grow across Asia-Pacific and Japan by bringing legal clarity to complex commercial deals.

Reporting to the Director, Legal, Commercial, you will negotiate sophisticated agreements (including SaaS, software, licensing, data privacy, and AI-related contracts), manage cross-border legal questions, and partner with regional Sales leadership to drive business growth while protecting the company.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law (J.D. or equivalent) with active bar membership/license; experience in commercial and technology transactions across APJ markets.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets.
• Manage strategic and high-priority transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise on cross-border transaction structures and coordinate with outside counsel.
• Develop and maintain APJ-focused templates, playbooks, and policies.

Skills

Legal practice

APAC experience

Contract negotiation

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

GitLab is hiring a Senior Commercial Legal Counsel for the APAC region. In this role, you will help GitLab grow across Asia-Pacific and Japan by bringing legal clarity to complex commercial deals.

Reporting to the Director, Legal, Commercial, you will negotiate sophisticated agreements (including SaaS, software, licensing, data privacy, and AI-related contracts), manage cross-border legal questions, and partner with regional Sales leadership to drive business growth while protecting the company.