Bilingual Legal Consultant - 6 Month Contract Role

Star Anise Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual Legal Consultant for a 6-month contract role. This exciting opportunity involves reviewing and drafting a variety of commercial contracts across APAC, including Japan, while also managing senior stakeholders and advising on compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Japanese, with substantial experience in commercial contracts and RFPs. Join a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact through training and mentoring colleagues in contract management. This role is perfect for those looking to leverage their legal expertise in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ PQE experience in commercial contracts and RFPs.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and draft commercial contracts across APAC.
• Provide training and mentoring on commercial contracts.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Japanese

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree

Job description

Bilingual Legal Consultant - 6 Month Contract Role

This multinational professional services firm is hiring a lawyer for a 6 month contract to:

• Review, negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial contracts in APAC countries, including in Japan.
• Review requests for proposals (RFPs) in English and Japanese.
• Manage senior stakeholders and understand their commercial requirements in the APAC region and advise them on internal compliance and risk management matters.
• Review contract templates and adjust for specific regions.
• Provide training, mentoring and coaching on commercial contracts to colleagues and new joiners.

To qualify, you should be bilingual in English and Japanese (spoken and written) with about 7+ PQE and extensive regional commercial contracts, including RFPs, experience. This position can be based in either Tokyo, Hong Kong or Singapore.