Legal Manager

GNAME.COM PTE. LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading internet compliance firm in Singapore is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to handle legal matters, compliance management, and regulatory research. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Law, have at least 3 years of relevant legal experience, and be familiar with the Common Law system. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, supporting compliance reviews, and monitoring legal developments in the industry. Fluency in English and Chinese is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in technology or compliance.
• Familiarity with the Common Law system is a must.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft commercial contracts and compliance agreements.
• Conduct compliance reviews of internal workflows.
• Track legal and regulatory developments relevant to the domain industry.

Skills

Contract review skills

Legal analysis capabilities

Proactive learning mindset

Strong communication skills

Logical thinking

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Law

Legal professional qualifications

Job description

Position Overview

This role is primarily responsible for handling the company’s daily legal matters, compliance management, industry regulatory research, and risk control. The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant legal work experience, possess an academic background in law, and be familiar with the Common Law system. Based on the company’s business characteristics, the candidate is expected to study and interpret regulations in the domain industry, commercial compliance processes, and audit and tax-related laws to ensure lawful and compliant business operations and effectively mitigate operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Compliance Support

• Review, draft, and revise commercial contracts, compliance agreements, customer agreements, partnership agreements, and other legal documents;
• Provide legal opinions according to the company’s operational needs and support legal requirements of business, operations, and sales departments;
• Conduct compliance reviews of internal workflows to ensure alignment with national and local legal requirements;
• Assist in establishing and continuously improving the company’s legal and compliance systems, approval processes, and internal governance structure.

Domain Industry Regulation Research

• Study and monitor global policies related to the domain industry (including ICANN, registry, and registrar compliance requirements);
• Identify regulatory risks within the industry and provide regular updates and regulatory interpretations to the company;
• Assist in handling domain disputes and intellectual property protection matters (including UDRP, URS).

Risk Control & Internal Audit Support

• Understand audit-related regulations and tax law requirements, and assist with the company’s audit and compliance needs;
• Participate in risk identification and business process review from a legal perspective, providing professional recommendations to mitigate operational risks;
• Assist in responding to external audits, regulatory inspections, and legal disputes.

Policy & Regulatory Monitoring

• Track legal, policy, and regulatory developments across relevant countries and regions (including data compliance, cybersecurity, and consumer protection);
• Consolidate regulatory requirements and provide compliance recommendations to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Law; candidates with legal professional qualifications are preferred;
• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in internet, technology, telecommunications, fintech, compliance, or in-house legal roles;
• Familiarity with the Common Law system;
• Strong contract review skills, legal analysis capabilities, and communication skills;
• Proactive learning mindset, with willingness to study industry regulations and technical frameworks in the domain sector;
• Strong logical thinking, high sense of responsibility, and strong risk awareness;
• Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English, with the ability to handle legal documents in English;
• Experience in leading a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in the domain industry, internet regulation, or intellectual property protection;
• Experience with ICANN policies or registrar compliance is a strong advantage;
• Experience providing legal support in multinational or multi-jurisdictional environments.