Commercial Counsel, APAC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Singapore.

📋 Description

• Take the lead on commercial contract negotiations with clients throughout the APJ region, encompassing SaaS subscription agreements, order forms, amendments, NDAs, vendor agreements, and partner agreements.

• Collaborate effectively with Sales, Security, Finance, Product, and other internal teams to offer practical legal guidance that aligns with business goals while managing potential risks.

• Assist in the development and expansion of Optro’s legal and compliance operations in the APJ region, which includes formulating regional contracting processes and best practices.

• Provide counsel to internal teams regarding relevant APJ privacy and regulatory standards, such as Singapore PDPC, ASEAN MCCs, Japan PPC, and considerations for cross-border data transfers.

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle from the initial request through negotiation, internal approvals, execution, and ongoing compliance responsibilities.

• Discover opportunities to optimize and enhance contracting workflows, templates, and legal procedures as the company continues its global expansion.

• Assist in the establishment of regional entities and fulfill ongoing corporate compliance requirements in Singapore and the wider APJ region.

• Work collaboratively with global legal and business teams to maintain consistency in commercial practices and risk management across different regions.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–8 years of hands-on transactional legal experience within an in-house setting, involving direct interaction with customers, vendors, partners, and senior internal stakeholders.

• Over 4 years of experience negotiating SaaS agreements, amendments, and order forms with enterprise clients on the sell-side.

• Comprehensive understanding of the complete commercial contracting process.

• Familiarity with APJ privacy and data protection laws and regulations.

• Outstanding organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

• Team-oriented approach with sound judgment regarding escalation and cross-functional collaboration.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.

• Proficiency in the Japanese language is highly preferred.

• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Singapore.

• Applicants must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents to assist with entity creation and ongoing compliance obligations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Perks may vary based on eligibility/location.