Technology Legal Counsel (2 Year Contract) - Toa Payoh

• Providing general legal advice to the Company on commercial contracts in particular technology focused commercial contracts.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts related to procurement of technology solutions including RFPs, tenders, and vendor agreements. Developing and maintaining legal templates and risk assessment and mitigation processes.
• Providing legal support and advice on technology related issues and personal data /company data compliance related issues.
• Analyse legal issues and develop practical, business aligned solutions that balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Understand the company’s technology needs and their legal implications.
• Update the company on changes in laws and regulations affecting the tech sector as it relates to the business of the company.
• Ensure compliance with internal contracting policies and approval processes.
• Conducting disciplinary related inquiries into breach of Company’s disciplinary policy related to breach of the Company’s technology/ personal data /company data related policies.
• Creating legal training materials and conducting legal training for Company staff on matters related to compliance with the Company’s technology and data related policies.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a local university like National University of Singapore (NUS) or Singapore Management University (SMU); or other recognized overseas university listed by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE);
• Further certifications or postgraduate studies in data privacy, technology law, artificial intelligence or digital regulation are preferred;
• Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore or its equivalent in a commonwealth jurisdiction.

• Minimum 4 to 5 years PQE from a reputable mid to top tier law firm or a well-regarded in-house legal team in a technology law role.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements in particular in areas like data protection, tech contracts, media law and telecoms regulation.
• Be a strong drafter, communicator and possess a commercially savvy approach to legal matters.
• Be confident, possess initiative and have the ability to prioritize, multitask and work under pressure.