Commercial Technology Counsel, FMCG MNC

NOVA8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA8 is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (Technology) to support its fast-growing digital and tech initiatives in Singapore. The role focuses on technology agreements, data privacy, and digital platforms, collaborating closely with business stakeholders across retail, supply chain and digital ventures.

The candidate will work on complex tech transactions, privacy compliance, and strategic initiatives, bringing a commercially minded and hands-on approach to a dynamic in-house legal team.

Qualifications

• 6–10 PQE with top-tier firm and in‑house mix.
• Strong technology contracting and data privacy experience.
• Broad commercial legal experience beyond core specialties.
• Reliable, hands‑on lawyer taking ownership from inception to completion.
• Commercially minded with timely, practical advice in a fast-paced business.
• Adaptable and able to work with stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders across business units and corporate functions.
• Advise on technology-related matters, including platforms, cloud services, software licensing, SaaS, and emerging technologies.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology-related agreements.
• Lead legal workstreams for digital transformation, M&A and new business launches.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and provide practical mitigation strategies.
• Support legal operations and initiatives to improve efficiency of the legal function.

Skills

Technology contracting

Digital platforms

Data privacy

Commercial law

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded FMCG retail brand, is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel (Technology) with 6 to 10 years of post-qualification experience to join its legal team.

This is a broad-based legal role with a strong focus on technology, digital platforms and data privacy. You will play a key role in supporting the Group's digital transformation, advising on complex technology agreements, data protection and emerging technologies.

Beyond technology, you will also have exposure to a wide range of commercial and corporate matters across the Group's retail, food services, supply chain and digital businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys variety and wants to work closely with business stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders across various business units and corporate functions.
• Advising on technology-related matters, including digital platforms, e-commerce, cloud services, software licensing, SaaS solutions and emerging technologies.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and technology-related agreements.
• Leading legal workstreams for cross-functional projects, including digital transformation initiatives, M&A and new business launches.
• Identifying legal and regulatory risks and providing practical solutions to mitigate them.
• Supporting legal operations and initiatives to improve the efficiency of the legal function.

Who They're Looking For

• 6–10 PQE lawyer, preferably with a combination of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience.
• Strong experience in technology contracting, digital platforms and data privacy matters.
• Broad commercial legal experience, with the ability to advise on matters beyond your core specialisation.
• A reliable and hands-on lawyer who takes ownership of matters from inception to completion.
• Commercially minded and responsive, with the ability to provide timely and practical advice in a fast-paced business environment.
• Adaptable and comfortable navigating different legal matters and working with stakeholders across multiple business functions.

NOVA8 Pte. Ltd. UEN 201543872K and EA 17S8782