- Lead the legal charge for a global leader in cutting-edge sensory experiences
- Oversee legal strategy for SEA expansion and manage a high-performing team
About Our Client
Our client is a leader in the future of sensory experiences. They lead the way in creating cutting-edge technologies that bring sound, touch, and visuals to life in groundbreaking ways, with applications in smartphones, smart vehicles, virtual reality, and other exciting fields.
They are looking for a Regional Legal Counsel.
Job Description
- This role reports to the Legal Director for international markets.
Global Legal Leadership & Strategic Support:
- You'll spearhead the legal aspects of the Group's expansion in Southeast Asia, while also providing comprehensive legal support across all functions and entities worldwide.
- This includes M&A, capital market activities, loan and fund-raising transactions, contract reviews, risk management, implementation of shares incentive scheme, commercial, HR, IP dispute resolution, information security, and more.
- You'll be a key player in strengthening legal protections and best practices throughout the group, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
Team Management & Expertise:
- You'll lead and develop the global legal team, providing mentorship and training to enhance their professional skills.
- You'll oversee external legal counsel, managing relationships and ensuring effective service delivery.
The Successful Applicant
- Commercial Acumen & Strategic Thinking: You possess a deep understanding of commercial law and can apply it practically to solve real-world business challenges.
- Leadership & Collaboration: You excel at communication, teamwork, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You have experience managing cross-border legal matters and external counsel.
- Independent & Adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable taking initiative, and readily embrace new challenges and learning opportunities. You can confidently handle situations beyond your immediate experience and learn quickly on the job.
- Top-Tier Law Degree: Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a good law school.
- Qualified to practice: Be qualified to practice law in Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, or the UK.
- Seasoned Corporate Lawyer: Have at least 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in investment and corporate finance transactions.
- Drafting Master: Demonstrate exceptional drafting skills in for legal contracts and documents.
- Asian Legal Landscape: Have experience working with legal matters in Singapore, Malaysia, and other Asian countries like India, would be a bonus.
- Global Company Secretary: Be prepared to support company secretarial functions in overseas jurisdictions.
- Communication Champion: Excel in presentation, communication, and negotiation, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Adaptable & Proactive: Be highly flexible, resourceful, and willing to travel.
What's on Offer
Our client is poised for significant growth in the smartphone, smart vehicle, virtual reality, and other exciting fields. Your work will contribute to shaping the future of how we interact with technology in various aspects of our lives.
It also gives you the regional exposure in the Asian markets.
Contact
Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-062024-6454104
Phone number
+65 6416 9872
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