Legal & Compliance Counsel – APAC

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. Act as the first point of contact for APAC legal matters .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial contracting, negotiation, and compliance within the APAC region, with a strong understanding of data protection laws and regulatory frameworks. Capable of providing pragmatic legal advice while collaborating effectively with international teams.

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Qualified Lawyer Admitted In SingaporeCommercial Contracting And Negotiation SkillsWorking Knowledge Of APAC Data Protection LawsExperience In Tech, Adtech, Mobile Apps Or SaaSExcellent Written And Spoken English

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Hard Skills

Drafting And Negotiating Commercial AgreementsAdvising On Data Protection LawsConducting Risk-Based Due DiligenceUnderstanding Of IP And Software LicensingKnowledge Of Advertising And Consumer Protection Laws

Soft Skills

Clear Communication With Non-LawyersStakeholder ManagementInitiative And AdaptabilityAbility To Manage Matters IndependentlyCollaboration Across Time Zones

Industry Keywords

APAC Legal MattersGDPRAnti-Bribery And CorruptionSanctions And Export ControlsCompliance Framework

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the first point of contact for APAC legal matters
Partner with the General Counsel, Global Legal team and APAC commercial teams
Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements covering advertising, publishing, SDK, licensing, partnerships, reselling, services, vendors and NDAs
Support negotiations from redline to signature, balancing commercial objectives with legal risks
Escalate non-standard or high-risk issues early
Advise on APAC data protection laws and GDPR interactions
Draft and negotiate DPAs, support cross-border data transfers and assess local requirements
Advise on advertising and consumer protection laws relevant to adtech and mobile apps
Support regional disputes, pre-litigation matters and regulatory inquiries
Coordinate with local counsel and monitor legal and regulatory developments across APAC
Contribute to global Legal team and headquarters-led matters
Help roll out and adapt the compliance framework for APAC
Advise on anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions and export controls
Run risk-based due diligence and KYC checks on regional partners, resellers and vendors
Deliver compliance training across APAC
Act as regional compliance point of contact
Support investigations, whistleblowing cases, AI governance and compliance risk assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer admitted in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction; Singapore qualification is a plus
Around 3–6 years of law firm and/or in-house experience
Ideally experience in tech, adtech, mobile apps or SaaS
Strong commercial contracting and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of APAC data protection laws, including Singapore's PDPA, Japan's APPI, South Korea's PIPA, India's DPDP Act, Australia's Privacy Act and China's PIPL
GDPR exposure is a plus
Familiarity with anti-bribery, sanctions and third-party due diligence is advantageous
Good understanding of IP, particularly software licensing, trademarks and open source
Exposure to advertising, consumer protection or marketing law is a plus
Ability to manage matters independently and collaborate with an international team across time zones
Pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice and clear communication with non-lawyers
Initiative, stakeholder management and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and spoken English
Mandarin, Japanese, Korean or another regional language is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

International Legal team and experienced General Counsel mentorship
Opportunity to build, own, and grow the APAC legal and compliance function
Broad exposure across JPAC and GCN
Direct collaboration with senior commercial leaders and European colleagues
International, fast-paced work environment
Hybrid working arrangement