Legal Cousel (In-House)

Legal Counsel (In-house) - GH Our client is looking for a Legal Counsel to lead regulatory, commercial, and corporate legal matters in a fast-paced, cross-border environment. Key Responsibilities Lead all regulatory matters, including licensing applications, renewals, and ongoing compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Monitor regulatory developments and provide legal guidance on market entry, licensing requirements, and compliance obligations. Liaise with external legal advisers on regulatory matters and ongoing compliance. Advise on and maintain the corporate structure across multiple entities. Oversee corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Support mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate restructuring, and other strategic corporate initiatives. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including licensing, technology, marketing, and partnership contracts. Manage vendor, supplier, and third-party service agreements. Lead legal due diligence for commercial transactions and strategic projects. Develop and manage intellectual property strategies, including the protection and enforcement of IP rights. Oversee compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations across relevant jurisdictions. Establish and maintain legal and compliance frameworks. Manage disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations, and coordinate with external legal counsel where required. Provide legal support on employment matters, HR policies, and sensitive personnel issues. Develop legal processes, contract templates, and playbooks to support business operations. Conduct legal and compliance training for internal stakeholders where required. Manage relationships with external legal advisers across multiple jurisdictions. Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide practical recommendations on their business impact. Support strategic initiatives and ad hoc legal projects as business needs evolve. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university. Qualified lawyer in Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, or another common law jurisdiction. 5–8 years of post-qualification legal experience gained in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both. Strong knowledge of intellectual property (IP), technology, media and telecommunications (TMT), regulatory frameworks, and licensing matters. Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally within the technology, gaming, or digital services sectors. Experience with corporate structuring, cross-border legal matters, or international data protection regulations is advantageous but not essential. Able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. Meticulous, proactive, and commercially minded, with sound judgement and strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory matters into practical business advice. Office Location: East, Singapore Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to gwengh.hu@peoplesearch.jobs (Gwen Hu, Reg No: R22109984). You may email this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role. All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted. PeopleSearch Pte Ltd EA License No: 16S8057