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. Qualifications Core Experience • Master’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 Skills • Solid 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 Skills • High 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 Qualifications • Experience 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 Requirements • 8+ years of relevant legal experience • Fluency in English with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills • Hands-on cross-border transaction or multinational corporate legal experience • Team management or project leadership experience