Legal Director

Industry: Digital Infrastructure / Technology / U.S.-Listed Company About the Role:We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Legal Manager or Legal Director to join our Singapore office. This role is ideal for a legal professional who has led teams, managed cross-border M&A transactions, and worked in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. Experience in a U.S.-listed company or top-tier international law firm (preferably U.S.-based) is highly valued.As part of a global legal team supporting a digital infrastructure business with strong roots in Asia and listed on the NASDAQ, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring legal compliance, supporting business growth initiatives, and providing leadership on major transactions. Key Responsibilities:Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of matters including corporate governance, business operations, and commercial transactions.Lead or support cross-border M&A transactions, including legal due diligence, transaction structuring, contract drafting, and negotiations.Advise on U.S. capital market compliance matters such as SEC filings, disclosure obligations, and shareholder communications.Draft, review, and negotiate key business agreements and vendor contracts.Work closely with external counsel and manage legal budgets.Collaborate across departments and regions to align legal support with business needs.Mentor junior legal staff or lead a small legal function where applicable.Assist in enhancing internal compliance programs, including anti-bribery, data protection, and export controls.

QualificationsCore ExperienceMaster’s degree in Law (LL.M., J.D., or equivalent) or above; admission to practice in Singapore, the United States, Mainland China, or Hong Kong is preferred.8–12+ years of legal experience in corporate legal departments or reputable law firms, with substantial cross-border exposure.Minimum 2 years of team management or project leadership experience, with the ability to independently lead complex legal matters.Strong familiarity with multinational corporate structures and operating models, with hands-on experience in cross-border M&A, investments, or corporate restructuring transactions.Prior experience at a U.S.-listed company’s legal department or an international law firm (U.S. firms preferred) is highly desirable.Technical SkillsSolid expertise across key legal areas including corporate law, investments and financing, M&A, compliance, and commercial contracts.Proven ability to structure transactions, identify legal risks, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to independently review, prepare, and negotiate complex English contracts and legal documentation.Familiar with multi-jurisdictional regulatory and compliance requirements, capable of supporting global operations.Ability to balance legal risk management with commercial objectives and deliver actionable legal advice.Soft SkillsHigh sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and ambiguity.Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills, able to collaborate closely with senior management, business teams, and external advisors.Strong business acumen and strategic mindset, understanding how legal functions can enable business growth rather than only mitigate risks.Proven leadership capabilities with experience building, mentoring, and managing legal teams.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.Preferred QualificationsExperience in technology, Web3, fintech, digital assets, or other highly regulated or fast-evolving industries.Exposure to capital markets transactions, overseas listings, or fundraising activities.Familiarity with multiple legal jurisdictions and international compliance frameworks.Overseas education or international working experience.Must-Have Requirements8+ years of relevant legal experienceFluency in English with strong contract drafting and negotiation skillsHands-on cross-border transaction or multinational corporate legal experienceTeam management or project leadership experience