Legal Expert

Introduction

Our client, a forward-thinking digital services organization, is expanding its global footprint. To support its international business development—particularly in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American regions—the organization is seeking a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in proactive legal support and risk management.

About the Role

In this role, you will serve as a key legal expert, guiding strategic initiatives and ensuring robust legal frameworks.

You will:

• Collaborate with domestic and international stakeholders to identify and address legal issues.
• Provide legal insights during critical business projects, including M&A and new product launches.
• Enhance the capabilities of your team through mentorship and the promotion of best practices in legal and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Project Support:
• Lead and support projects such as mergers and acquisitions, and new business launches.
• Advise on governance matters from a legal perspective during cross-border initiatives.
• Incident Response:
• Assist in litigation and trouble response by coordinating with both local and international legal and risk management teams.
• Business Support:
• Offer legal consultation and negotiate contracts.
• Draft and review confidential and urgent contracts (including English-language agreements).
• Serve as a mentor for contract review processes and facilitate communication with overseas stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a corporate legal department with a focus on proactive legal support in business operations.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
• Leading projects where English is the primary language.
• Conducting front-line contract negotiations in English.
• Managing compliance cases in English.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with domestic and international M&A, including post-merger integration.
• Familiarity with legal challenges in data business, cloud services, or advanced technologies such as AI.
• Experience in managing compliance cases at overseas subsidiaries.
• Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Chinese) is an asset.
• Personal Attributes:
• A business-minded legal professional who can identify issues and drive solutions.
• An innovative thinker with the ability to work across diverse cultures and environments.
• A proactive communicator who collaborates effectively with internal and external teams.

Why Apply

• Diverse Career Opportunities:
• Explore various career paths within legal, risk management, and corporate governance functions.
• Dynamic Work Environment:
• Work in a flexible and supportive setting that values discretion and innovative thinking.
• Professional Growth:
• Engage with cutting-edge digital tools and methodologies while receiving opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Global Impact:
• Play a pivotal role in shaping legal strategies that support the organization’s global business expansion and risk mitigation efforts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional seeking to contribute to a dynamic, globally oriented digital services organization.