Senior Legal Counsel, SEA - #1100059

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contract Negotiation & Drafting - Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, distribution agreements, procurement contracts, and service-level agreements.

• Business Advisory & Risk Management - Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to internal stakeholders on business practices, risk allocation, policy compliance, and dispute avoidance. Actively participate in deal structuring and early-stage issue spotting.

• Regional & Cross-Border Collaboration - Align with legal counterparts in EMEA, the Americas, and HQ to ensure consistency in legal strategy, especially around sales contracts and commercial policies.

• Dispute Resolution & Litigation Oversight - Manage and coordinate external counsel for dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Provide internal guidance on potential claims and pre-litigation matters.

• Compliance & Regulatory Insight - Assist with regulatory issues including trade compliance, data protection, and employment law across the region, working closely with local teams and external counsel where necessary.

• Government Contracts Support - Analyze public sector opportunities and provide guidance to teams involved in tenders or government procurement processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

• Executive Reporting & Strategy - Prepare clear, concise legal summaries and recommendations for senior leadership, enabling informed, risk-aware business decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution.

• Qualified to practice law in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, Australia, U.S.).

• Minimum 10–12 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house legal roles.

• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and advisory.

• Exposure to regulatory compliance, employment, corporate governance, and litigation matters.

• Prior experience supporting multi-jurisdictional transactions or cross-border business preferred.

• Fluent in English; additional regional languages (e.g., Mandarin) are a plus.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strong legal judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable working independently and making decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Confident negotiator and relationship-builder, both internally and externally.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.

• Commercially astute with a solution-oriented mindset.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• High-Performance Culture

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It

• Act With Urgency

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

• Think Big and Execute

• Lead by Example

• Drive Continuous Improvement

• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning over 130 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers