Legal Counsel

Samsung Electronics Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics Singapore seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to manage legal and compliance functions across Singapore, Malaysia, and India. The role is an individual contributor reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Management and oversees diverse legal matters and compliance programs.

You will advise on corporate, commercial, employment, IP, privacy, and regulatory issues, draft and negotiate key contracts, and lead data protection efforts while liaising with HQ on regional

Qualifications

• Law degree required (LL.B. or JD).
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law and contract negotiations.
• Experience in a law firm environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across org levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise business units on corporate, commercial, employment, competition, IP, privacy, litigation, anti-corruption, and consumer protection laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, sales/distribution, service, and consulting contracts.
• Manage legal and compliance process systems for efficiency and regulatory adherence.
• Oversee disputes by coordinating with external counsel.
• Provide clear legal advice to HQ on regional/global matters.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Collaboration

Motivated

Education

LL.B. or JD

Job description

Samsung Electronics Device Solutions is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world.

About the Role

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for legal and compliance functions in Singapore, Malaysia and India. This position is an individual contributor role and reports to the Senior Manager of the Financial Management function, this role handles and oversees diverse legal matters and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Advise business units on corporate, commercial, employment, competition, intellectual property, privacy, litigation, anti-corruption, and consumer protection laws to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation


• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including NDAs, sales/distribution, service, and consulting contracts to secure favorable terms and protect company interests


• Manage legal and compliance process systems to maintain operational efficiency and regulatory adherence


• Oversee legal disputes and litigation by coordinating with external counsel to resolve issues effectively


• Provide clear, actionable legal advice to headquarters on various legal and compliance matters upon request


• Administer company compliance programs by conducting employee training, preparing educational materials, maintaining records, and liaising with HQ on regional/global requirements


• Update and implement business policies to align with Singapore laws and evolving legal developments


• Monitor legal trends and changes to proactively advise the company on potential impacts


• Act as the Data Protection Officer, managing data protection compliance and related responsibilities

Qualifications

• Law Degree (LL.B. or JD)


• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law and contract negotiations


• Experience working in a law firm environment


• Ability to work independently while maintaining a highly collaborative approach across all organizational levels and functions.


• Proficiency in English


• Strong logical and analytical thinking applied to legal problem-solving


• Highly motivated with resourcefulness to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

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