Assistant General Counsel, APAC | Digital Commerce | 10+ PQE (CL-OC-39)

NAT AND NAT SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Global consumer technology and digital commerce group is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to lead APAC matters and partner with senior stakeholders across the region. The role demands strategic legal advice, regulatory insight and commercial pragmatism in a fast-moving environment.

The successful candidate will oversee cross-border regulatory issues, corporate secretarial matters, and coordination with external counsel, while guiding product and business initiatives in a dynamic

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience gained in both private practice and an in-house legal team.
• Strong regional legal and regulatory experience.
• Commercial, solutions-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in e-commerce, technology or digital platforms would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting APAC operations
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical business guidance
• Manage cross-border disputes, regulatory enquiries and significant litigation
• Support new business initiatives, products and services
• Oversee corporate secretarial matters and regulatory filings
• Conduct legal and compliance training
• Manage external counsel relationships and legal budgets

Skills

Regulatory compliance

APAC experience

Commercial acumen

Litigation management

Job description

Assistant General Counsel, APAC | Digital Commerce | 10+ PQE (CL-OC-39)

About the opportunity

A global consumer technology and digital commerce group is seeking a senior lawyer to support its expanding APAC operations.

The role

You will advise senior stakeholders on a broad range of legal, regulatory and commercial matters while working closely with legal and business teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting APAC operations
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical business guidance
• Manage cross-border disputes, regulatory enquiries and significant litigation
• Support new business initiatives, products and services
• Oversee corporate secretarial matters and regulatory filings
• Conduct legal and compliance training
• Manage external counsel relationships and legal budgets

Requirements

• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience gained in both private practice and an in-house legal team
• Strong regional legal and regulatory experience
• Commercial, solutions-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment
• Experience in e-commerce, technology or digital platforms would be advantageous

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take on a broad APAC mandate within a rapidly growing international business and advise on complex, evolving issues at the intersection of technology, commerce and regulation.