Senior Legal Counsel - Technology

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

Job summary

A leading HealthTech agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced in-house lawyer to provide legal advice on cybersecurity, data laws, and contract negotiations. The role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance and effective legal support in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years' PQE as in-house lawyer or with reputable law firm.
• Experience in digital transformation of legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements.
• Advising on legal and regulatory matters.
• Managing legal documentation and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Mind

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Law

Second Degree in IT

Tools

Legal Tech Tools

Job description

Company description:

Synapxe is the national HealthTech agency inspiring tomorrow's health. The nexus of HealthTech, we connect people and systems to power a healthier Singapore.

Together with partners, we create intelligent technological solutions to improve the health of millions of people every day, everywhere. Reimagine the future of health together with us at www.synapxe.sg

Job description:

Role & Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements to achieve a calibrated best position for the Company from legal and business perspectives.
• Advising on all relevant legal and regulatory matters, particularly in relation to cybersecurity & data laws, company law, contract law, intellectual property law, digital and technology laws.
• Advising on and managing all legal and contracting documentation and processes.
• Policy and legal compliance work
• Working closely with members of Legal and other relevant departments on the above matters.

Requirements

• A degree in law and admission to Singapore Bar.
• Minimum 7 - 10 years' PQE gained as an in-house lawyer with an MNC or with a reputable commercial law firm. A second degree in IT or familiarity with Digital / IT industries, IT architectures is a plus.
• Experience procuring and using legal tech tools as part of the legal team's digital transformation would also be a plus.
• An agile, astute and analytical legal, business and IT oriented mind
• A constructive and proactive attitude and approach towards innovation and tech developments, always keen to learn and adapt
• Excellent applied legal & regulatory, contracting and negotiation competencies with high capacities, to provide agile, accurate and effective advice, in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, embracing constructive and collegial teamwork, within department and with other departments and stakeholders

Profile description:

The Legal Department supports the Company and its stakeholders (such as the Board of Directors and Senior Management) in its various business activities relating to the multi-faceted digital and IT industry and environment, by providing agile, accurate and effective advice with excellence and integrity.