Commercial Legal Counsel- Singapore, Tech Firm

A tech firm is looking for an experienced, pragmatic lawyer to be Singapore‑based and support all legal matters in Singapore. This is a hands‑on role: you will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, advise business teams on regulatory and employment matters, support corporate governance and manage the legal function for the firm

Key responsibilities-

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (SaaS, cloud, vendor, reseller, distribution, NDAs, professional services
• Provide day‑to‑day legal advice to product, sales, HR, finance and leadership on commercial risk, data protection, employment, regulatory compliance
• Maintain corporate governance: shareholder documentation, board and committee packs, minutes, statutory filings and company secretarial coordination
• Proactively review and update legal templates, policies, processes and training for commercial/legal risk mitigation

Must‑have qualifications & experience-

• Qualified lawyer with admission to practise in a common‑law jurisdiction; Singapore admission not required for in‑house role
• 5–8 years relevant legal experience (in‑house and/or law firm), preferably with exposure to technology/commercial transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial contracts and a proven ability to provide clear, business‑focused legal guidance
• Solid understanding of employment law, data protection (PDPA or equivalent), IP basics, and regulatory/compliance frameworks relevant to tech
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable advising senior management