Senior Legal Counsel APAC
Description
What We’re Looking For:
Meltwater is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Senior Legal Counsel located in Shanghai, Hong Kong, or Singapore to join our team in APAC.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the business by providing legal guidance in the form of actionable advice across Greater China and other APAC regions that can be swiftly incorporated into risk-based, commercial decisions. Your responsibilities will include advising on a broad range of commercial, corporate, and compliance matters, managing contractual negotiations, and ensuring that legal risks are identified and mitigated effectively. As a trusted business partner and self-starter, you will quickly establish yourself within our dynamic global Legal team. The position will report to the Head of Legal in APAC.
At Meltwater, you'll thrive in an environment that values growth, mentorship, and inclusive leadership. Collaborate with business leaders and colleagues across functions, while continuously strengthening your expertise in a fast-paced international environment.
Join our team and become part of a supportive community where your contributions are valued, and we're dedicated to helping you succeed.
What You’ll Do:
- Work with a high degree of autonomy to draft, review and negotiate a diverse range of legal contracts with customers, partners, or vendors such as subscription contracts, partner contracts, content licensing contracts, marketing contracts, data privacy agreements, and other legal documentation as required by the APAC business and entities, while collaborating with and receiving guidance from the broader legal team as needed.
- Partner closely with sales, deal desk, and product teams to structure agreements that balance legal risk and business objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor by providing effective and strategic legal counsel to various internal stakeholders (including management) and their teams in APAC (with special focus on Greater China and Hong Kong).
- Provide strong leadership and proactive partnership to the business in Greater China and Hong Kong, deliver legal advice with deep understanding of strategy, key customers, industry environment drivers as well as proactively address issues faced and opportunities presented to the businesses.
- Proactively monitor upcoming laws and regulations in Greater China and Hong Kong, participate in advocacy around relevant laws/regulations that impact the company, provide early strategic advice in anticipation of changes.
- Provide legal support for corporate governance matters in Hong Kong and Greater China (including managing governmental or quasi-governmental inquiries).
- Design and execute legal training programs tailored to business needs and legal environment.
- Effectively manage the work and expense of external law firms, if required.
What You’ll Bring:
- LL.B. from a leading university in China, Singapore, or Hong Kong.
- LL.M or JD from accredited United States law school is a plus.
- Admitted to practice law with a current legal practitioner's certificate.
- Minimum of 6 years of professional legal experience, including in law firms and in-house.
- Experience in supporting commercial transactions in a multinational SaaS company is a must.
- Expertise in complex contract negotiations and managing commercial transactions and deals.
- Results oriented, displays sound judgment and ability to balance business considerations and gets results while maintaining effective business relationships with varied constituencies.
- Experience in conflict resolution and managing difficult conversations with highly motivated sellers and other stakeholders.
- Ability to provide excellent, timely legal guidance in a fast-paced and high-volume transactional environment in a quickly evolving business. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and projects.
- Quick learner who can handle multiple projects simultaneously and work well both independently and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin. Is able to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
- Japanese language skills are a plus.
- High degree of discretion and judgment; absolute confidentiality and integrity.
- Understands how to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines. Proactive and reliable.
- Willingness to embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid work schedule. This role requires you to occasionally work from the office.
- The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position.
What We Offer:
- Enjoy 20 days of annual paid time off plus an additional day off on your birthday!
- Comprehensive health insurance tailored for you, complete with an annual health check.
- Provident Scheme participates in MFP as per Labour Law.
- Gym & wellness allowance through our partnership with ClassPass.
- Employee assistance programs covering mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behaviour areas to ensure your overall well-being.
- Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
- Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
- Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
- Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.
Where You'll Work:
33 Lockhart Road / YF Life Tower, Hong Kong
Our Story
At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen.
Our industry-leading technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to make better business decisions through data. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers.
Our award-winning global culture drives everything we do and creates an environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other’s successes along the way.
We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies. Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build industry-leading solutions for our customers.
We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career.
We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.
Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.