About the Role

iCapital is hiring a Vice President, APAC Legal Counsel to join its International Legal Team and work with the broader iCapital team in APAC. The focus will include representing private funds sponsored in APAC (predominantly Cayman- and Australia-domiciled funds) on a wide spectrum of matters including fund formation, marketing, structuring and distribution matters. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in both drafting and negotiating fund documents, side letters, placement agreements and related fund materials, and have the capability of workshopping and ultimately launching new fund structures and strategic initiatives at iCapital.  The candidate will work closely with the broader International Legal team, as well as the Client Solutions, Product Development and Structuring, Regulatory & Compliance and other operational teams at iCapital. This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and meaningfully contribute to the expansion of a growing business

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various agreements with counterparties including many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated fund managers and leading distribution agents
• Draft and review private fund offering materials, partnership agreements and related private fund legal documentation
• Advise on the legal implications of offering new and existing products and services across jurisdictions
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel with respect to a variety of issues including regulatory, corporate and fund investment work
• Engage in, solution and execute on new initiatives, structures and business lines as the company grows and evolves
• Drive legal projects with on-time and on-budget results
• Work on general corporate matters and a broad range of commercial contracts

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Desire to work at a high-growth company in a fast-paced environment
• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE in a major common law jurisdiction
• Proven legal expertise in multiple practice areas, such as financial markets, commercial and corporate, with a keen interest in asset management and/or financial technology and the development of the industry
• Strong knowledge of Cayman fund structures
• Knowledge of Australia and Singapore fund structures is a plus
• Knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933 is a plus
• Knowledge of fund and cross-border regulations is a plus
• Japanese language skills is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment
• High level of integrity
• A proactive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally and ability to think through complex concepts and tackle them in an organized and efficient manner

 We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office four days, with the flexibility to work remotely one day.  Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function. 

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THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an autonomous, strategic, and flexible mid-level Legal Counsel who will thrive in a high-pressure, high-stakes creative environment. This role will handle deal negotiations for a broad range of creative production projects across Asia-Pacific, clearance of international marketing campaigns, provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders as well as working collaboratively alongside our other regional legal teams. This is a role where you’ll report to a Senior Legal Counsel (APAC), partner with the rest of the legal team working across the globe and collaborate with counterparts in other functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Tax, IT/Data and Growth teams). 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents and contracts that bolster our creative production teams in taking on bigger and bolder projects. Your primary focus will be on our MSAs, Statements of Work, RfPs, NDAs, and third party agreements.
• Join negotiations with internal teams and clients on commercial contracts and other legal agreements for our projects to negotiate commercial terms to align with company policies and objectives as well as mitigate potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Provide legal support and advice on compliance and clearance matters for all of our projects and campaigns in APAC.
• Work collaboratively with the APAC legal team to create, update and roll out contract policies and commercial/legal strategies to ensure the support of the business as it scales.
• Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment in the APAC markets, and provide appropriate advice on such changes and developments.
• Liaise with account managers and producers, amongst others throughout the company, to ensure correct implementation of all legal guidelines and other policies, and ensure compliance at all times. You will act as a trusted advisor to the internal stakeholders and make sure that compliance can be ensured.
• Create, maintain, and update internal agreement templates to reflect changes in the company's business and the legal landscape in general.
• Stay current on relevant industry, commercial, IP, privacy, data, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments to adapt our commercial processes accordingly.
• Help manage our legal administration to keep our day-to-day legal practices up-to-date.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• 4+ years experience working in a similar role - ideally with some in-house counsel experience.
• Qualified lawyer in good standing admitted to practice in a qualified jurisdiction.
• You can work in English and Mandarin at a high professional level (written and verbal). 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with digital advertising, technology, content and digital media, contract and commercial law, and copyright matters.
• Experience in privacy, intellectual property, HR and general corporate law is a huge plus.
• You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English and Mandarin (written and verbal). Other languages are a plus!
• You have negotiating skills and are experienced in drafting commercial contracts.
• You can provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders. 
• You have excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• You have a good eye for detail, as well as an ability to understand the bigger picture.
• You’re proactive, strategic, and results-oriented; able to work on tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

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THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an autonomous, strategic, and flexible mid-level Legal Counsel who will thrive in a high-pressure, high-stakes creative environment. This role will handle deal negotiations for a broad range of creative production projects across Asia-Pacific, clearance of international marketing campaigns, provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders as well as working collaboratively alongside our other regional legal teams. This is a role where you’ll report to a Senior Legal Counsel (APAC), partner with the rest of the legal team working across the globe and collaborate with counterparts in other functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Tax, IT/Data and Growth teams). 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents and contracts that bolster our creative production teams in taking on bigger and bolder projects. Your primary focus will be on our MSAs, Statements of Work, RfPs, NDAs, and third party agreements.
• Join negotiations with internal teams and clients on commercial contracts and other legal agreements for our projects to negotiate commercial terms to align with company policies and objectives as well as mitigate potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Provide legal support and advice on compliance and clearance matters for all of our projects and campaigns in APAC.
• Work collaboratively with the APAC legal team to create, update and roll out contract policies and commercial/legal strategies to ensure the support of the business as it scales.
• Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment in the APAC markets, and provide appropriate advice on such changes and developments.
• Liaise with account managers and producers, amongst others throughout the company, to ensure correct implementation of all legal guidelines and other policies, and ensure compliance at all times. You will act as a trusted advisor to the internal stakeholders and make sure that compliance can be ensured.
• Create, maintain, and update internal agreement templates to reflect changes in the company's business and the legal landscape in general.
• Stay current on relevant industry, commercial, IP, privacy, data, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments to adapt our commercial processes accordingly.
• Help manage our legal administration to keep our day-to-day legal practices up-to-date.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• 4+ years experience working in a similar role - ideally with some in-house counsel experience.
• Qualified lawyer in good standing admitted to practice in a qualified jurisdiction.
• You can work in English and Mandarin at a high professional level (written and verbal). 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with digital advertising, technology, content and digital media, contract and commercial law, and copyright matters.
• Experience in privacy, intellectual property, HR and general corporate law is a huge plus.
• You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English and Mandarin (written and verbal). Other languages are a plus!
• You have negotiating skills and are experienced in drafting commercial contracts.
• You can provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders. 
• You have excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• You have a good eye for detail, as well as an ability to understand the bigger picture.
• You’re proactive, strategic, and results-oriented; able to work on tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

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THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an autonomous, strategic, and flexible mid-level Legal Counsel who will thrive in a high-pressure, high-stakes creative environment. This role will handle deal negotiations for a broad range of creative production projects across Asia-Pacific, clearance of international marketing campaigns, provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders as well as working collaboratively alongside our other regional legal teams. This is a role where you’ll report to a Senior Legal Counsel (APAC), partner with the rest of the legal team working across the globe and collaborate with counterparts in other functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Tax, IT/Data and Growth teams). 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents and contracts that bolster our creative production teams in taking on bigger and bolder projects. Your primary focus will be on our MSAs, Statements of Work, RfPs, NDAs, and third party agreements.
• Join negotiations with internal teams and clients on commercial contracts and other legal agreements for our projects to negotiate commercial terms to align with company policies and objectives as well as mitigate potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Provide legal support and advice on compliance and clearance matters for all of our projects and campaigns in APAC.
• Work collaboratively with the APAC legal team to create, update and roll out contract policies and commercial/legal strategies to ensure the support of the business as it scales.
• Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment in the APAC markets, and provide appropriate advice on such changes and developments.
• Liaise with account managers and producers, amongst others throughout the company, to ensure correct implementation of all legal guidelines and other policies, and ensure compliance at all times. You will act as a trusted advisor to the internal stakeholders and make sure that compliance can be ensured.
• Create, maintain, and update internal agreement templates to reflect changes in the company's business and the legal landscape in general.
• Stay current on relevant industry, commercial, IP, privacy, data, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments to adapt our commercial processes accordingly.
• Help manage our legal administration to keep our day-to-day legal practices up-to-date.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• 4+ years experience working in a similar role - ideally with some in-house counsel experience.
• Qualified lawyer in good standing admitted to practice in a qualified jurisdiction.
• You can work in English and Mandarin at a high professional level (written and verbal). 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with digital advertising, technology, content and digital media, contract and commercial law, and copyright matters.
• Experience in privacy, intellectual property, HR and general corporate law is a huge plus.
• You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English and Mandarin (written and verbal). Other languages are a plus!
• You have negotiating skills and are experienced in drafting commercial contracts.
• You can provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders. 
• You have excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• You have a good eye for detail, as well as an ability to understand the bigger picture.
• You’re proactive, strategic, and results-oriented; able to work on tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

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Your Role:

The Principal Corporate Communications Manager oversees Communications programs and agencies across various regions and programs, owning the local strategy, execution and success. The Principal Corporate Communications Manager is responsible for identifying new media opportunities that drive Tenable brand awareness and search value through top-tier business and national media outlets, podcast appearances, social media posts and more. Also requires the role to develop the necessary content (research reports, press releases, media commentary) to secure the opportunities, working with both regional leadership and Corporate.

Organisation Structure:

• Reports to: Sr. Director of Corporate Communications, based in U.S.
• Direct and indirect reports to this role: None

Your Opportunity:

• Regional Strategy & Activation: Develop and execute proactive communications campaigns for Singapore, India, Australia, and Japan that align with Tenable’s global business goals and specific regional program needs.
• Omni-Channel Execution: Lead outreach across media relations, social media, and influencer networks, utilizing localized narratives and global storylines to drive thought leadership, executive visibility, and customer advocacy.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the primary Communications lead for regional leadership (SVP of APJ and Director of Field Marketing), collaborating on cross-functional projects to ensure integrated campaign delivery.
• Media & Relationship Management: Manage all inbound and proactive new media initiatives, including pitching, relationship building with local/national press, and training company spokespersons for print and broadcast engagements. Experimentation with growing platforms including podcasts, Reddit, YouTube and other social media is an important aspect of the overall Communications program.
• Crisis & Strategic Guidance: Provide expert counsel on crisis communications and issues-led commentary, leveraging a nuanced understanding of the current newscycle and unique local market landscapes.
• Agency & Budget Oversight: Direct PR agencies by establishing KPIs, negotiating retainers and SOWs, and managing budgets to ensure all program objectives are met and optimized for maximum coverage.
• Storyline Development: Partner with internal stakeholders to transform Tenable’s market role and marketing priorities into compelling, regionally relevant storylines that elevate the brand's presence.

Other Responsibilities:

• May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

What You'll Need:

• 20+ years of related experience.
• Ability to meet competing deadlines and an aptitude for prioritizing tasks and projects.
• Experience managing public relations programs for B2B/enterprise tech companies, either in-house or agency.
• Proven working experience managing  public relations in a particular region or discipline (ex. APAC or product marketing) and strong agency contacts.
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns and a deep and nuanced understanding of cybersecurity.
• Experience successfully launching PR programs in new regions/markets.  
• Strong and trusted relationships with national business and industry media outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in AP Style.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and deliverables for product launches, corporate announcements or other high-visibility initiatives.
• Experience offering strategic counsel on crisis communications for a B2B/enterprise tech company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline preferred.

Key Decisions:

The Principal Corporate Comms Manager oversees all aspects of the Communications programs in their region, including agency retainers, influencers, KPIs and approvals for all PR and social media content (media comments, bylines and interviews). They also take the lead on cross-functional projects, including the promotion of research reports and other corporate announcements, by recommending timing, strategy and deliverables to make the launch successful.

Working Environment & Conditions:

• Ability to work at a computer for an extended period of time.
• Globally distributed client organization that operates both in-office and remotely.
• Participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings; sometimes being the presenter of these trainings.
• Singapore base preferred.
• Infrequent travel required.

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

The Trade Desk is a dynamic, fast-growing technology company and we require excellent leadership at all levels.  We are looking for an experienced commercial transactions attorney who has excellent judgement, loves to analyze complex legal issues, find creative solutions, and effectively negotiate deals. We are looking for someone able to collaborate cross-functionally while also balancing competing demands, working independently, maintaining a positive attitude and, hopefully, contributing some humor to our legal slack channel. The Trade Desk is a company that will invest in its employees’ professional development— as we grow, we want our employees to grow with us. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

• Lead all aspects of commercial counseling support for Data Partnerships initiatives in the APAC region.
• Partner with stakeholders across established and emerging APAC markets, delivering commercially sound, regionally informed guidance grounded in regulatory expertise and cultural fluency.
• Exercise strong judgment to provide legal leadership on first impression APAC strategic initiatives involving cutting edge areas such as the future of data in advertising, including retail data, measurement, identity, etc.
• Gain deep technical understanding of adtech data flows and technology to advise on innovative commercial deal frameworks.
• Structure, draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements with the largest data suppliers and platforms in the world, with a particular focus on data licensing and all aspects of data rights and usage.
• Collaborate with key leaders on our data partnerships, business development, product, privacy, and policy teams to advise on complex legal matters and develop creative solutions to contribute to the overall success of the company. 
• Continually improve our templates, playbooks, and legal processes to help us scale globally with a consistent but locally relevant approach and to help the company to move quickly and thoughtfully.
• Mentor and lead other attorneys. 
• Provide practical advice on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment.
• Identify, research, analyze, and work with cross-functional teams to address potential risks related to a wide range of relevant legal topics (e.g., licensing, intellectual property, commercial, data security, and privacy laws).
• Keep abreast of regional developments in adtech, data, and legislative changes that may affect the company globally. 
• Distill and communicate complex legal concepts in layman’s terms.

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WHO YOU ARE: 

• 12+ years in house or in combination with an internationally/nationally recognized law firm experience required. 
• Admitted to practice law in at least one Asian jurisdiction. 
• Fluent in English. 
• Strong experience operating internationally, including across different Asian countries.
• Experience in digital advertising and/or digital media strongly preferred.
• Significant experience leading legal negotiations with large global companies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external constituents at all levels.
• Experience managing outside counsel.
• Excellent business judgement, superior leadership skills, and strong commitment to providing timely and top-quality client service with superior work product. 
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while juggling competing, time-sensitive demands. 
• Excellent legal skills, including significant experience in structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial technology agreements. 
• Strong business sense and ability to exercise good business judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (sense of humor is a big plus). 

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Associate Commercial Counsel

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Associate Commercial Counsel based in Singapore to join the global Deal Desk within the Commercial Legal team at Adyen. As Associate Commercial Counsel, you will be responsible for negotiating customer-facing contract negotiations, primarily focused on enterprise customers. You will also be responsible for drafting comprehensive negotiation playbooks, training our commercial colleagues on how to sell our agreements, advising on contract interpretation, early-stage customer disputes, and other general commercial matters. 

This is a role for a counsel who thrives in a fast-moving, complex environment, who is commercially-minded, and who can leverage their sophisticated legal expertise and strong communication skills into tangible, scalable value that accelerates Adyen’s global growth.

What you will do:

• Provide strategic legal advice across various commercial functions, advising stakeholders in our  sales, account management, product, and regulatory teams globally. 
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements for our payment, data and financial services products.
• Proactively problem solve for emerging legal and operational risks, providing risk-based decisions on complex legal issues and proposing improvements and efficiencies to mitigate future exposure.
• Advising on early-stage customer disputes, managing initial phases of legal conflicts, and providing counsel on complex legal interpretations.
• Drive legal automation efforts to help scale our team and bring greater efficiency to the contracting process.
• Work autonomously in a cross-functional manner.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, leaders, and stakeholders across the company.
• Participate in training our commercial colleagues across the globe.

Who you are: 

• You have 4+ years of legal experience, in house or at a law firm.
• You have strong commercial contracting and/or other transactional experience.
• You can collaborate with other legal counsels based in jurisdictions across the US, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.
• You are a team player who likes to collaborate and include different people to sharpen your ideas. 
• You have solid people skills and will work well with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and customers from varying disciplines and cultures.
• You can work autonomously and run things like your own business.
• You are curious, ask questions, and take ownership over your learning and professional growth.
• You are self-motivated, driven, reliable, adaptable and detail-oriented.
• You have experience educating others on complex ideas, communicating them clearly, and providing additional training when necessary. 
• You have the ability to structure and prioritize your work in a high volume, fast-paced environment and build and drive processes to completion.
• You are available to work from our Singapore office and travel to other offices periodically.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Any additional language is a plus.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Singapore office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration. We do not offer remote-only roles.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

An overview of this role

As Senior Commercial Counsel in APJ, you’ll help GitLab grow across Asia-Pacific and Japan by bringing legal clarity to complex commercial deals. Reporting to the Director, Legal, Commercial, you’ll work closely with regional Sales and cross-functional partners to negotiate sophisticated agreements, manage cross-border legal questions, and turn varied local requirements into practical deal strategies. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to shape how GitLab transacts across a diverse region while protecting the business and helping teams move with confidence.

In your first year, you’ll take ownership of key APJ contracting workstreams, strengthen how we handle region-specific legal risk, and improve the templates and processes that support consistent deal execution across APJ. You’ll also help guide work involving data privacy and AI-related terms across multiple jurisdictions, including Japan.

What you’ll do

• Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets, including SaaS, software, partnership, services, consulting, marketing, licensing, data privacy, and AI-related contracts.
• Manage strategic and high-priority transactions across multiple jurisdictions, balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Partner with regional Sales leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counterparties to move deals forward with clear legal guidance.
• Navigate country-specific contracting norms, approval paths, and drafting requirements across APJ markets, including Japan.
• Advise on cross-border transaction structures and coordinate with outside counsel when local legal support is needed.
• Assess contractual risk and provide practical recommendations, including escalation paths and alternative terms.
• Develop and maintain APJ-focused templates, playbooks, policies, and supporting documentation to improve consistency in contracting.
• Train contract managers and regional Sales team members on contracting practices, legal developments, and day-to-day decision-making across the region.

What you’ll bring

• Qualified to practice law through a J.D. or equivalent legal credential, with active bar membership or a license in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Experienced in commercial and technology transactions across APJ markets within a law firm, in-house legal team, or both.
• Skilled at negotiating complex agreements across multiple APJ jurisdictions, with familiarity with Japan contracting practices.
• Comfortable handling cross-border transactions that involve different legal systems and coordination with outside counsel.
• Able to identify legal risk, explain tradeoffs clearly, and provide business-focused guidance in varied regulatory environments.
• Experienced in improving or creating contract templates, playbooks, and processes that support consistent execution across teams and markets.
• Effective at building trusted relationships with Sales and cross-functional partners in a remote, globally distributed environment.
• Open to bringing transferable experience and language skills relevant to APJ markets; working proficiency in an APJ language such as Japanese is helpful but not required.

About the team

The Commercial Legal team supports GitLab’s go-to-market work by helping teams structure, negotiate, and close contracts in a way that protects the business and supports durable growth. In this role, you’ll work with regional and cross-functional partners in an all-remote environment, collaborating asynchronously across time zones on complex commercial issues that often span multiple jurisdictions. The team is focused on improving consistency in contracting, managing evolving legal risk, and building practical guidance that helps GitLab operate effectively across diverse markets, including the APJ region.

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

About the Position

The Commercial Counsel will act as the primary legal point of contact for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role is responsible for leading contracting strategy across the region and partnering closely with Sales and business stakeholders to support commercial growth.

Primary Responsibilities

General Legal

• Serve as the first point of contact for legal matters across the APAC region
• Partner with the General Counsel and external legal advisors to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
• Ensure high quality legal support aligned with business objectives

Contract Negotiation

• Partner with Regional Sales Leaders and Account Executives to negotiate customer contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and professional services agreements
• Act as the lead legal contact for customer negotiations across APAC
• Draft, review, and negotiate customer contracts
• Advise internal teams on contract interpretation and support resolution of contractual disputes
• Identify trends and recurring challenges in negotiations to improve contracting strategy and processes
• Develop and maintain contract templates and a contracts database
• Manage engagement with external counsel for country-specific legal requirements

Compliance

• Support and manage compliance with global regulations including FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and OFAC
• Maintain working knowledge of data protection laws and regulations across relevant jurisdictions

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial contracts
• Proven experience working within international organisations, supporting cross-border legal matters
• Strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (e.g. SaaS, licensing, services)
• Prior law firm training is advantageous, but not essential
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with sound judgement and the confidence to act as a key legal advisor
• Experience partnering with commercial teams (e.g. Sales, Finance, Operations) in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of global compliance frameworks (e.g. FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OFAC)
• Exposure to employment law, intellectual property, or related areas is beneficial
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities across regions