Legal Counsel

We are looking for candidates who are proficient in both Mandarin and English so as to draft/review contract in both languages and communicate with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice on all business activities of our offices in the Asia-Pacific region, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts

Draft and prepare legal documentation, internal reports and contract templates

Advice and support on contentious matters in the region

Ensure that compliance/data privacy issues/licensing issues are being appropriately handled and escalated when necessary

Keeping updated of industry developments and legal trends

Assist on ad-hoc special projects

Supervise a small team

Any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements:

Minimum 2-3 years of relevant legal experience in a regional law firm or in-house legal team.

Past experience with legal and compliance work in telecommunications industry will be an advantage

Experienced with master services agreements, procurement contracts, as well as other contracts frequently used in the info-communications and technology industry

Excellent written and spoken English and Mandarin essential to communicate with Mandarin-speaking associates and to draft and review Mandarin documentation and contracts.

Excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.

Balanced interpersonal style, good communication skills, a team player, and able to work effectively with all levels