Senior Legal Counsel

AVTEL HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.

Singapore
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Licensed lawyer in common law jurisdiction
6-10 years pqe experience
Drafting and negotiating international commercial contracts
** AVTEL HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor within a growing international security systems integration business. The role involves providing strategic legal support across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management, while also shaping the legal function of the company. **

Job Summary

  • This is a hands-on, first in-house legal hire role serving as the primary legal advisor to senior leadership in a growing international business.
  • The successful candidate will build a new legal and compliance framework while managing complex B2B contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
  • You will partner with external counsel and SECOM headquarters to shape the legal function's development and mitigate risks in the security technology sector.

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** AVTEL HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor within a growing international security systems integration business. The role involves providing strategic legal support across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management, while also shaping the legal function of the company. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed lawyer in common law jurisdiction
  • 6-10 years PQE experience
  • Drafting and negotiating international commercial contracts
  • Managing cross-border regulatory compliance including GDPR
  • Building legal and compliance frameworks from scratch

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in security or technology sectors
  • Business-level proficiency in Japanese language
  • Ability to articulate legal advice to non-legal personnel
  • Innovative approach to problem-solving in fast-paced environments

Key Requirements

  • Law degree from a recognised institution
  • Licensed lawyer qualification
  • 6-10 years of relevant experience
  • Fluency in English required

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