APAC VP & General Counsel — Strategy & Compliance

Align Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Vice President & Regional General Counsel for APAC. This role demands extensive legal expertise, particularly in highly regulated environments like medical devices. The ideal candidate will lead a team, provide strategic counsel across multiple legal areas, and ensure compliance with APAC regulations. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential, along with 15+ years in legal roles. The position offers a chance to influence Align's direction in a fast-moving environment, with travel expectations of 20–30%.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in international law firms and multinational roles.
• Licensed to practice law in an APAC jurisdiction.
• Fluency in English required; additional APAC languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel across various regulatory matters.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing regional legal team.
• Drive consistency, efficiency, and standardization across legal operations.

Skills

Legal expertise

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication

Curiosity in technology and AI

Education

Law degree from a leading APAC university

LL.M or J.D. from a recognized U.S. law school

Job description

A leading medical technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Vice President & Regional General Counsel for APAC. This role demands extensive legal expertise, particularly in highly regulated environments like medical devices. The ideal candidate will lead a team, provide strategic counsel across multiple legal areas, and ensure compliance with APAC regulations. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential, along with 15+ years in legal roles. The position offers a chance to influence Align's direction in a fast-moving environment, with travel expectations of 20–30%.