Corporate Counsel, SG
On-siteSingapore, Singapore
Job Summary
Coordinate preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and R&D tax credit applications. Draft, negotiate, and amend subscription and data licensing agreements for SaaS businesses, including intercompany agreements and written board resolutions for international entities. Manage fundraising activities for Series A raises, venture debt, and convertible notes while identifying governmental incentives to improve corporate financial performance. Lead project management for incorporation of international affiliates and subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to OECD Guidelines and applicable data privacy laws. Collaborate cross-functionally with product teams to align legal terms with market strategy and support executive-level governance initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience analysing legislative and regulatory obligations for applicability, under U.S. and international laws and regulations
- Proven track record of unwavering adherence to governmental filing cadences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deep understanding of contract law
- General working knowledge of corporate formalities, including board and shareholder resolutions, shareholder agreements, and share option awards
- Experience coordinating preparation and filing of annual financial returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, R&D tax credit applications, and service provider utilisation disclosures
- Thorough understanding of the material terms and conditions of subscription and data licensing agreements for software-as-a-service (SAAS) businesses
- Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and amending such agreements
- Demonstrable instances where the candidate generated business ROI by identifying and leveraging governmental incentives (e.g., R&D tax credits targeting emerging growth companies) to improve corporate financial performance
- Project management for the incorporation of international affiliates and subsidiaries
- Drafting intercompany agreements and written board resolutions for international entities (e.g., Ireland, Delaware)
- Familiarity with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- Experience with fundraising activities, including but not limited to, Series A raises, Venture Debt raises, and Convertible Notes
- Deep familiarity with the complexities of SaaS agreements, including understanding user rights, service level agreements (SLAs), and compliance with applicable laws
- Skilled in negotiating and structuring intercompany agreements to align with corporate strategy while ensuring legal compliance
- Knowledgeable in data protection laws and regulations, equipped to address data privacy matters, conduct risk assessments, and implement compliance measures
- Experienced in drafting and presenting board resolutions, supporting governance and compliance initiatives at the executive level
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with product teams to align legal terms with product development and market strategy
- Versatile in managing various legal tasks as required, demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach to legal support
- Bachelor's degree required (e.g., Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Affairs, or Management)
- Legal education (e.g., LLB, GLD, JD) required
- Familiarity with global information security and privacy laws required (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPA, CTDPA)
Desired Qualifications
- Startup and SAAS experience preferred
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