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APAC Legal Counsel

Korn FerrySingapore, Pedra Branca, Singapore

29 days ago

Job description

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We work with clients to design their organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward, develop and motivate their workforce. And we help professionals navigate and advance their careers.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 10,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core solutions :

Organizational Strategy
Assessment and Succession
Talent Acquisition
Leadership Development
Rewards and Benefits

No one knows more about aligning talent and organizational strategies than us. With our unique expertise, we can help you release the power of your collective genius and drive superior performance.

At Korn Ferry, we’re passionate about creating a diverse, autonomous, and flexible environment. Having a career at Korn Ferry, talent thrives and excellence is always recognized and rewarded.

You’ll be empowered to share your ideas and to follow them through. And, because we’re all about taking talent further, you can look forward to exceptional training and development opportunities in every job at Korn Ferry.

OUR PURPOSE : To enable people and organizations to exceed their potential.

OUR VISION : To be the preeminent organizational consultancy.

OUR VALUES :

Inclusion : We embrace people with different points of view, from all backgrounds. And we think and work as one team.

Honesty : We say what we mean, and we do what we say. We hold ourselves to the highest standards. And we make it safe for people to speak out when they see something wrong.

Knowledge : We are insatiably curious, always learning new things. And we actively help our colleagues grow and develop, too, with mentoring and support.

Performance : We never settle for the status quo. We always strive to be better today than we were yesterday and do our best for our clients, colleagues, and shareholders.

OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It’s about exceeding your potential.

Korn Ferry is looking for a Legal Counsel to support its Digital business portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region. The position will provide legal and contracting assistance for SaaS platforms, assessments, IP licensing, training programs, and consulting solutions. The candidate should have knowledge of technology-driven services and regional legal frameworks. This role reports to the US. Travel is not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide timely, accurate, and business-oriented legal advice on a wide range of commercial contracts, particularly those related to SaaS, digital platforms, IP licensing, training, and consulting services.

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements including : SaaS and subscription agreements / Licensing and IP agreements / Professional services and consulting contracts / Training and content delivery agreements / NDAs, RFPs, and vendor agreements.

Collaborate with sales, product, and delivery teams to align legal strategies with business goals.

Ensure compliance with local and regional laws, including data privacy, IP, and tax regulations.

Partner with external counsel and internal stakeholders to manage contract volume.

Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and legal policies tailored to digital offerings.

Support translation of contract templates.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed to practice law in a relevant APAC jurisdiction.

5–8 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on technology, SaaS, or professional services.

Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and drafting in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Familiarity with intellectual property, data privacy laws, and digital product compliance.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and international clients.

Fluency in English and Mandarin required; additional APAC languages are a plus.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and risk management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.

High attention to detail and ability to manage complexity.

Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to work independently.

Demonstrated ability to instill trust and build strong relationships across cultures.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting and Legal

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Human Resources Services

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