General Counsel (APAC) - Internet Platform

SD Legal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Legal, a listed technology platform with a global footprint, seeks a Global GC‑level leader in Singapore to manage a team and provide regulatory advisory across Asia and beyond.

You will focus on product distribution, platform protection, and regulatory compliance, working with product teams, deal teams, the C‑suite, and regulators.

Qualifications

• 15+ years PQE with common law background
• Regulatory advisory focus across Asia with tech industry exposure
• Strong leadership with international / MNC experience

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of legal/compliance professionals and manage external counsel
• Advise on regulatory matters related to product distribution and platform protection
• Collaborate with product, deal teams and C-suite across Asia and globally
• Engage with regulatory bodies and government officials as needed

Skills

Regulatory advisory

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial and corporate experience

International/MNC experience

Education

Tier 1 education

Job description

Our client is a listed technology platform, operating globally and with a significant footprint in Asia. Reporting to the Global GC based in the US, you will manage a team and play a hands on / mission critical role for the business.

High profile role!

Job Description

• The role is a mix of regulation, commercial and corporate work - with a key focus on regulatory advisory.
• The role will focus on product distribution and regulatory support to ensure the business can mix commercial growth with platform protection.
• Key stakeholder internally include product teams, deal teams, C-Suite and both in Asia and around the world.
• External stakeholders include regulatory bodies, government officials / lobbyists.
• You will manage a team of highly qualified legal and compliance professionals, as well as external counsel / consultancies.

Requirements

• 15+ years PQE, common law background
• Tier 1 education / academics and law firm training
• Technology background and regulation focused
• Regulatory advisory role and across Asia
• Commercial and corporate experience, although secondary to regulation
• International experience can be education, working overseas, MNC environment

SD Legal was established in 2018 and now with physical office locations across Singapore and Hong Kong. To date we have successfully closed over 250+ mandates across the globe.

SD Asia Consulting (part of SD Legal, B.R: 202201232C) - Singapore

SD Legal Limited ((6987381600009261) and employment agency license 80877) - Hong Kong