A global leader in the financial technology sector is seeking an experienced legal professional to join its high-performing legal team in Singapore. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and commercial matters, supporting innovative products and services across multiple markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Role Overview

• Serve as a lead lawyer for technology and commercial contracting matters within a global legal function.

• Take charge of drafting, reviewing, and finalising high-value agreements covering software, platforms, cloud services, infrastructure, telecoms, and professional services.

• Manage both supplier-side and client-facing contractual negotiations.

• Advise on legal and regulatory aspects of outsourcing arrangements and technology procurement in multiple Asia-Pacific markets.

• Provide counsel on product development, service roll-outs, and strategic alliances.

• Collaborate closely with compliance, risk, privacy, procurement, and intellectual property teams to support business objectives.

• Develop and maintain template agreements and legal resources to improve efficiency.

• Support regulatory engagement and compliance activities for technology and product initiatives.

• Proactively identify legal risks and propose pragmatic solutions.

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.

• 6–8 years post-qualification experience, with a strong track record in technology transactions and commercial contracting.

• Background in top-tier private practice and/or multinational corporate legal teams.

• Skilled in negotiating large-scale technology procurement and service agreements, including with global cloud or SaaS providers.

• Familiarity with laws governing technology, intellectual property, and outsourcing in Singapore and across Asia-Pacific.

• Experience within fintech, digital payments, or financial services is advantageous.

• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple cross-border projects.

• Strong business awareness and solution-focused approach.

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.

• Admission to practice in a Commonwealth jurisdiction preferred.

• Singapore-based, with flexibility for occasional regional travel.