Job Description
About the Role
A well‑funded, fast‑growing technology company in the SaaS space is seeking a Senior Counsel, Head of Legal to lead legal strategy and partner with senior leadership across APAC. With a strong investor base and a proven track record of innovation, this company powers digital ordering and customer engagement platforms that serve millions of consumers annually.
This is a temp‑to‑perm / permanent role based in Singapore.
What you'll do:
- Act as primary legal advisor to senior leadership on strategic and operational matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements (SaaS, partnerships, enterprise customers, vendors).
- Advise on data privacy and regulatory compliance, including Singapore PDPA and APAC regulations.
- Support product launches, fintech/payment integrations, and cross‑border expansion.
- Manage corporate governance and company secretarial matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with global legal teams and cross‑functional stakeholders (Finance, HR, Product, Strategy).
- Conduct legal and compliance training and implement best practices.
- Coordinate with external counsel on cross‑border issues.
What we're looking for:
- 7–8 years corporate legal experience, with at least 2–3 years in tech.
- Proven success leading negotiations on complex, high‑value contracts.
- Ability to simplify legal advice for non‑legal stakeholders.
- Exceptional drafting skills: clear, concise, and conclusive.
- Proactive, detail‑oriented, and resilient under pressure.
- Currently based in Singapore.
This is an opportunity to shape the legal function of a dynamic SaaS company at the forefront of F&B innovation, working on high‑impact projects across the region.
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Key Skills
Corporate legal experience
Legal and compliance training
Data privacy and regulatory compliance
Fintech payment integrations
SaaS partnerships
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