Job Description

We are working on a role with a well established global technology company seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel for their digital business here in Singapore to support India and the South East Asia markets:

The role will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts, provide advise on a variety of data privacy and content-related issues. The role includes managing legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, advising on new structures and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.

Basic Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in a common law jurisdiction such as India, Singapore, the UK or the US. Candidates admitted in other jurisdictions with sound knowledge of relevant regional laws may be considered.
• A minimum of three years of legal experience, ideally with one to three years at a law firm.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate and draft fluently.
• Strong transactional background, with solid drafting and negotiation experience and understanding of intellectual property, competition & consumer law and privacy issues a plus. Familiarity with technology licensing and services agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong private practice experience, particularly in a technology-focused team.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Knowledge of Indian and South East Asian TMT laws, including data privacy and content licensing

For a more detailed discussion about this or other opportunities in confidence, please contact our Singapore office on email:- Edward Philip at edward(at)abeo.sg

Abeo Consulting is a specialist legal search firm headquartered in Singapore. We place a high value on our relationships and work with a comprehensive list of clients which include international law firms, multinationals and financial institutions operating in Singapore and within the Asian region. We will give you objective, impartial and honest advice on your career and we pride ourselves on the tailored recruitment solutions we offer.

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