Senior Legal Counsel, APAC

Logicalis Asia Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Logicalis Asia Pacific seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal function across the APAC region. The role focuses on strategic, commercial, and operational legal support with emphasis on data privacy, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management in the IT services sector.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree, 10+ years of regional or multinational experience, and a strong track record in contracts, governance, and privacy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or equivalent and admitted to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience in regional or multinational environments.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all legal matters across Asia, aligning with global legal strategy.
• Oversee complex commercial contracts, tenders, and strategic partnerships.
• Serve as Regional Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring cross-border data transfer compliance.
• Provide strategic advice on M&A, joint ventures, and business expansion.
• Manage external legal counsel and mentor the regional legal team.

Skills

Commercial law

Contracts

Regulatory compliance

Data protection

DPO experience APAC

ICT/Technology industry

Chinese language

Education

Degree in Law / LLB

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel, APAC

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Organising Institution / Firm

Logicalis Asia Pacific

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Qualified lawyer with a Degree in Law; minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience; experience in commercial law, contracts, regulatory compliance, and data protection/privacy; prior DPO experience in APAC (e.g., PDPA compliance in Singapore) is highly preferred.

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Contextual Overview

Logicalis Asia Pacific is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead its legal function across the APAC region. The role involves providing strategic, commercial, and operational legal support, with a heavy focus on data privacy, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance within the IT services sector.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Degree in Law or equivalent; admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience in regional or multinational environments.
• Strong background in commercial law, contracts, corporate governance, and data protection.
• Prior experience as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in APAC (e.g., Singapore PDPA) is highly preferred.
• Experience in the ICT or technology industry is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Chinese is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead and manage all legal matters across Asia, aligning with global legal strategy.
• Oversee complex commercial contracts, tenders, and strategic partnerships.
• Serve as the Regional Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring compliance with cross-border data transfer regulations.
• Provide strategic advice on M&A, joint ventures, and business expansion.
• Manage external legal counsel and mentor the regional legal team.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend: Not specified. Applicants are required to submit their expected salary and notice period upon application.