Legal Counsel

HOSHI TECH VENTURE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HOSHI TECH VENTURE PTE. LTD. is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to support rapid global expansion, drafting and negotiating GPU infrastructure leases, Enterprise SLAs, and MSAs for cloud services, while guiding cross-border data transfer and compliance across regions.

You will partner with Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, oversee AI governance and data sovereignty, and manage external counsel for international matters, ensuring pragmatic legal advice aligns with business growth.

Qualifications

• Education: LL.B. or J.D. with active admission to practice in a major jurisdiction (Singapore, US, UK, or equivalent).
• Experience: 4–8 years in top-tier law firm and in-house at cloud/HCI providers, data centers, or high-growth tech.
• Domain: cloud/software contracts, data privacy laws (GDPR/PDPA), and export controls related to AI/hardware.
• Skills: negotiation, risk assessment, and ability to translate legal issues into pragmatic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate B2B agreements including GPU IaaS contracts, SLAs, and MSAs.
• Streamline contracting processes with Sales for enterprise clients and hyperscalers.
• Advise on AI governance, data sovereignty, cross-border data transfers, and regional localization laws.
• Negotiate hardware, data center, and supply agreements with vendors and operators.
• Collaborate with Privacy, Security, and Engineering on DPAs and incident response policies.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Supply chain contracts

Privacy & data protection

Corporate governance

Education

LL.B. or J.D. with admission

Job description

Position Overview

As Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in shaping the legal framework supporting the company’s rapid global expansion. You will draft, negotiate, and advise on high-value GPU infrastructure leases, enterprise SaaS/IaaS terms, data sovereignty regulations, hardware supply agreements, and strategic partnerships.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead legal operations at the intersection of sovereign AI, accelerated hardware, and international data privacy law.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracting & Enterprise Deals

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B commercial agreements, including GPU Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) contracts, Enterprise Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Master Services Agreements (MSAs).

• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to streamline contracting processes for enterprise clients, research institutions, and hyperscalers.

2. Regulatory Compliance & AI Governance

• Stay ahead of regional and global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, Singapore AI Governance Framework, US export controls, and sovereign data directives).

• Advise executive leadership on compliance requirements surrounding data sovereignty, cross-border data transfer limitations, and regional infrastructure localization laws.

3. Supply Chain, Hardware & Co-location Agreements

• Negotiate high-stakes contracts with hardware vendors (e.g., GPU/chipmakers, OEM/ODM manufacturers), data center providers, power utilities, and network carriers.

• Draft and review procurement, IP licensing, and equipment lease agreements essential for scaling physical cluster deployments.

4. Privacy, Security & Data Protection

• Manage global data privacy compliance (GDPR, PDPA, CCPA, etc.) applicable to cloud workloads, metadata processing, and platform usage.

• Work closely with Information Security and Engineering teams to draft incident response policies and data processing addendums (DPAs).

5. Corporate & Operational Matters

• Provide general legal counsel on corporate governance, IP protection, cross-border corporate structuring, and employment matters.

• Manage relationships with outside specialized counsel across key international jurisdictions as the company expands into new regions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & License: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) with active admission to practice in a major jurisdiction (Singapore, US, UK, or equivalent qualification preferred).

• Experience: 4–8 years of legal experience, combining top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a Cloud Provider (IaaS/PaaS), Data Center operator, SaaS, or high-growth tech platform.

• Domain Expertise:

  • Demonstrated track record drafting and negotiating complex cloud, software, or technology infrastructure contracts.

  • Strong familiarity with global data privacy frameworks (GDPR, PDPA) and cloud regulatory environments.

  • Solid understanding of or high aptitude for GPU infrastructure, AI models, and technology import/export controls.

• Skills: Excellent negotiation, risk-assessment, and communication skills; ability to translate complex legal issues into pragmatic operational advice for executive and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience handling hardware deployment contracts, data center co-location leases, or semiconductor vendor agreements.

• Prior experience dealing with sovereign cloud requirements, government procurement, or defense/highly regulated industry compliance.

What the Role Offers

• Direct involvement in shaping sovereign AI compute infrastructure on a global scale.

• High-impact leadership role directly influencing commercial strategy and risk management.

• Collaborative, fast-paced environment working alongside world-class infrastructure and AI talent.