Regional Legal Counsel: Contracts & Transactions

Adecco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its regional team based in Singapore. The role covers commercial contracts, corporate transactions, compliance and cross-border matters across Asia, with exposure to multiple markets.

You will draft and negotiate agreements, support due diligence, advise on data protection and governance, and collaborate with business stakeholders and external counsel to deliver practical, business-focused legal guidance.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 4–6 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• Exposure to corporate transactions, joint ventures, technology contracts, licensing, data protection or commercial leasing.
• Regional or cross-border legal experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on day-to-day commercial matters.
• Develop, review and maintain standard contract templates and legal documentation.
• Support corporate transactions, including due diligence and post-completion activities.
• Provide legal support on joint ventures, corporate restructuring and governance matters.
• Review and advise on commercial property and retail leasing arrangements.
• Support technology-related contracts, including IT procurement, SaaS and licensing agreements.
• Provide support on data protection and privacy matters across regional markets.
• Advise on employment-related legal matters and associated risks.
• Review and update internal policies to support legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Cross-border experience

English communication

Mandarin

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its regional team based in Singapore. The role covers commercial contracts, corporate transactions, compliance and cross-border matters across Asia, with exposure to multiple markets.

You will draft and negotiate agreements, support due diligence, advise on data protection and governance, and collaborate with business stakeholders and external counsel to deliver practical, business-focused legal guidance.