Digital Legal Counsel

Korn Ferry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry seeks a Legal Counsel for its Digital business in the Asia-Pacific region. This role involves providing legal and contracting assistance for various SaaS platforms and ensures compliance with local laws. Candidates should have a proven record in contract negotiation and be fluent in English and Mandarin, making them pivotal in supporting cross-functional teams and clients.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of legal experience, preferably in technology or SaaS.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required.
• Experience in contract negotiation and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review agreements related to SaaS and IP licensing.
• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts and compliance.
• Collaborate with sales and product teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Legal compliance

Attention to detail

Risk management

Education

Licensed to practice law in APAC jurisdiction

Job description

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. Korn Ferry works with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people. Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than50 countries.

Korn Ferry Digital is a scaled product business unit within Korn Ferry that develops and sells our suite of talent products and HR technology, supporting clients across six solution areas:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Sales and Service
• Total Rewards

Our comprehensive talent suite leverages a combination of proprietary talent IP, talent data, analytics and insights to help customers understand their workforce and existing talent gaps, and deliver targeted talent interventions at scale using HR technology.

Position Summary

Korn Ferry is looking for a Legal Counsel to support its Digital business portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region. The position will provide legal and contracting assistance for SaaS platforms, assessments, IP licensing, training programs, and consulting solutions. The candidate should have knowledge of technology-driven services and regional legal frameworks. This role reports to the US. Travel is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and business-oriented legal advice on a wide range of commercial contracts, particularly those related to SaaS, digital platforms, IP licensing, training, and consulting services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements including:
• Collaborate with sales, product, and delivery teams to align legal strategies with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with local and regional laws, including data privacy, IP, and tax regulations.
• Partner with external counsel and internal stakeholders to manage contract volume.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and legal policies tailored to digital offerings.
• Support translation of contract templates.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in a relevant APAC jurisdiction.
• 5–8 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on technology, SaaS, or professional services.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and drafting in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, data privacy laws, and digital product compliance.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and international clients.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required; additional APAC languages are a plus.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and risk management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complexity.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to instill trust and build strong relationships across cultures.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.