Senior Associate

CHAPTR CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CHAPTR CONSULTING PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Associate to join its Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice in Singapore.

The successful candidate will handle complex technology and commercial matters, including technology transactions, IT contracts and data protection issues. Singapore-qualified lawyer with approximately 8 years of PQE is required. The role involves drafting, negotiating and advising clients, with opportunities to collaborate with Partners and international teams on

Qualifications

• Singapore-qualified lawyer with relevant TMT experience.
• Approximately 8 years of PQE required.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements.
• Exposure to data protection, privacy, cybersecurity or tech regulation is advantageous.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded with practical advice for clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise local and international clients on TMT and commercial matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex technology and IT agreements.
• Support development of client relationships and cross-border matters.
• Collaborate with Partners and international teams on large matters.

Skills

TMT

Technology transactions

IT contracts

Data protection

Cybersecurity

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Client relations

Job description

The Company

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong global presence and an established reputation for advising multinational corporations, technology companies and major businesses on complex, cross-border matters. The firm offers lawyers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded international platform and gain exposure to sophisticated regional and global mandates.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Associate - Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) to join the firm's TMT practice.

The successful candidate will advise local and international clients on a broad range of TMT and commercial matters, including technology transactions, IT and outsourcing arrangements, telecommunications, data protection, privacy, cybersecurity and emerging technology issues.

You will work closely with Partners and lawyers across the firm's international network, taking responsibility for complex matters, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, providing commercially focused legal advice, and supporting the development of client relationships and the wider TMT practice.

The Requirements

• Singapore-qualified lawyer with approximately 8 years of PQE.
• Strong experience in TMT, technology transactions, IT/commercial contracts or related areas.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements.
• Exposure to data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, telecommunications or technology-related regulatory matters will be advantageous.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical and solution-oriented legal advice.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively with Partners, clients and international teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience advising multinational corporations, technology companies or other sophisticated commercial clients will be advantageous.