Assistant General Counsel APAC, Legal l Corporate

Consulting, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking an Assisant General Counsel to join the APAC legal team in Singapore. You will deliver pragmatic legal advice across regulatory, data privacy, cybersecurity, and commercial matters, while supporting growth and managing risk for a leading professional services organization.

The role requires 12–15 years of experience as a solicitor, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work with stakeholders across the region.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years’ experience in leading law firm and/or in‑house team.
• Experience negotiating and advising on commercial arrangements with government bodies, financial institutions, and multinationals.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Provide commercially focused legal support enabling growth while managing risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate client and vendor agreements; advise on cross-border matters.
• Support data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance initiatives.
• Oversee disputes and regulatory matters across APAC and coordinate with external counsel as needed.

Skills

Legal experience

Commercial contracts

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

AI governance

Cross-border matters

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified solicitor (common law jurisdiction)

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

In FTI Consulting's Legal team, we protect FTI Consulting's brand by effectively managing and mitigating legal, compliance and regulatory risk.

With 800+ staff across 12 offices, FTI Consulting's Asia Pacific business has a significant footprint in the region. We are looking for an Assistant General Counsel, based in Singapore, to be an additional member of the APAC legal team, supporting the Asia Pacific business by the prompt delivery of pragmatic, adaptable, and solutions-based legal advice. Reporting to the Head of Legal, APAC and working with APAC legal colleagues based in Singapore and Melbourne, the role will enjoy a challenging and varied workload that covers legal issues arising in an innovative professional services business.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain a deep understanding of FTI's service offerings and business priorities, while fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Partner with FTI's business segments to provide commercially focused legal support that enables profitable growth, manages risk, and advances strategic business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted member of the APAC legal team, delivering timely, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal advice to client-facing professionals and corporate functions.
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a range of client and vendor agreements, while advising stakeholders on commercial, regulatory, and cross-border legal matters.
• Support the responsible adoption and use of artificial intelligence technologies within the legal team and across the business including contractual risk management, compliance and initiatives involving AI-enabled services.
• Provide strategic advice on data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance matters, including compliance with data protection laws and client contractual requirements.
• Oversee disputes and regulatory matters across the region, including managing external counsel where required.
• Assist Human Resources and business leaders on employment-related legal matters, including employee and contractor arrangements, and engagement of external counsel where appropriate.
• Support the continuous improvement of contract templates, legal processes, governance frameworks, and risk management initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and consistency across the region.

How You'll Grow

• Work alongside a highly regarded and collaborative legal and risk team, advising on complex matters across FTI Consulting's global business and diverse service offerings.
• Develop deep expertise across multiple business segments while advising on strategic and commercial issues in a fast-paced and intellectually rigorous environment.
• Exceptional opportunities for professional growth, mentorship from experienced leaders and regular interaction with senior stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Enjoy a competitive rewards package and flexible working environment that supports professional success, personal well-being, and long-term career growth.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Qualified solicitor (common law jurisdiction), with 12-15 years' experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house team.
• Experience in negotiating and advising on commercial arrangements with a range of clients, including government bodies, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks affecting multinational businesses, including data privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging AI governance requirements.
• Experience in managing contentious matters, with the ability to assess risk and develop practical resolution strategies.
• Resilient, highly motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
• Collaborative team player with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Sound judgment, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the confidence to take ownership of challenging matters.
• Strong ethical standards, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to embrace new challenges, technologies, a