Head of Legal - APAC Job at Sokin (Sydney)

Regional People Business Partner - Head of APAC

Head of APAC, People Business Partner to join our Global People Team and lead th...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Addepar

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in HR / people function
Experienced People Business Partner ideally with prior experience leading people strategy in the APAC region
Strong background supporting or operating within a U.S.-headquartered company
Skilled in coaching, organizational design, performance and talent development, change management, workforce planning, and employee relations
Able to flex between strategic work and hands-on execution
A collaborative builder with strong relationship skills, excellent judgment, and a people-first mindset
Adept at using data and insights to shape talent decisions
Experienced in supporting geographically distributed teams and operating with a high degree of agility and independence
A confident, clear communicator with excellent listening and influencing skills
Ability to work in a matrix reporting environment

Job Responsibility

Localize and deliver global people strategies for APAC
Act as a trusted advisor to regional business and site leaders on org design, workforce planning, talent development, and change initiatives
Balance strategic leadership with hands-on partnership
Act as a coach and strategic partner to senior leaders
Lead HR harmonization across region
Lead complex change efforts in the region
Co-create and drive engagement efforts and listening strategies
Ensure people practices comply with local labor laws
Partner closely with Centers of Excellence, Legal and Global People Business Partners

Fulltime

Head of Legal - APAC

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Legal, APAC to lea...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Sokin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with strong post-qualification experience, ideally gained in-house and with relevant exposure to fintech, payments, financial services, or another regulated environment
Significant experience advising on regulatory and licensing matters in one or more APAC markets, ideally within payments, fintech or broader financial services
Strong experience providing general commercial legal support in a fast-paced business, including drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
Experience partnering closely with Compliance and Risk teams and supporting engagement with regulators, external counsel and internal stakeholders
Strong understanding of legal issues relevant to regulated financial services businesses in the APAC region
Proven ability to simplify complex legal issues and provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice to senior stakeholders
Experience building or improving legal processes, templates, playbooks and governance structures in a scaling business
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions and functions

Job Responsibility

Lead legal support for Sokin’s activities across the APAC region
Act as a trusted legal advisor to regional leadership on a broad range of matters
Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Product and Commercial teams
Provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance
Manage relationships with external counsel across APAC jurisdictions
Support Sokin’s legal strategy in relation to licensing and regulated activities across the APAC
Lead or support the legal workstream for licensing applications, regulatory approvals, renewals, ongoing reporting obligations
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations connected with market entry, business expansions, new products and operational change
Support responses to regulatory queries, supervisory engagement, audits and reviews
Help shape and maintain governance frameworks, policies, legal documentation and controls

Fulltime

Legal Counsel

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the ...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

EDP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws from a reputable university and qualified as Bengoshi
3-5 years of relevant experience
Ability to work in both English and Japanese compulsory

Job Responsibility

Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal activities, including incorporation of entities and SPVs, obtaining power generation business licences, giving assistance to Feed-in Premium (FIP) application and other regulatory permits and licences related to the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), onshore wind and solar generation business
Advise on renewable energy/power generation regulatory framework with a proper understanding of the main terms and conditions of tender documents, bidding requirements, consortium/ MOU/EPC agreements with partners to participate in tenders, project financing agreements, power purchase agreements (PPA), balancing agreement and other typical contracts/ agreements used domestically or internationally by the renewable energy industry
Draft (either in English or Japanese, or both) and negotiate simple and complex contracts including those related to renewable energy power generation projects as non- disclosure agreements, sales and purchase agreements, energy performance contracts, commission framework agreements, engineering procurement contracts, joint venture agreements, acquisition-related documents, powers of attorney, corporate guarantees, and others
Advise on general business law issues and managing the legal issues of all areas of the company, including but not limited to corporate matters, disputes related to the development of project, procurement, human resources, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues
Provide support for M&A opportunities, by working closely with in-house M&A Counsel and external counsel
Represent the department as required in liaison with the Country Manager / Business Development Units and other relevant support units such as Finance, Corporate Finance, Accounts, FP&A, Asset Management Office, Engineering and Procurement office, Operations and Maintenance Unit, etc. in APAC and Spain
Anticipate and manage any legal risks connected with or resulting from business strategy and operations
Provide relevant legislative monitoring and secure compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations
Pro-actively create and maintain awareness of business employees for compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Deliver high-quality work under deadlines

What we offer

Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions
Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits
Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering

Head Of Policy APAC

Adyen delivers the payments, data, and financial products that power the world's...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Adyen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years in payments, financial services, fintech, or public policy, with deep APAC expertise
Strategic vision of where the APAC region is heading
Strong senior-level relationships with regulators and policymakers across Adyen's key APAC markets, including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore
Fluent in payments and financial services business models, merchant needs, and product tradeoffs
Skilled at translating technical requirements into clear, defensible policy positions and communicating those to both internal and external stakeholders
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce strong submissions, briefs, and narratives
Pragmatic and outcomes-driven, with sharp judgment and strong credibility
Aligned with the Adyen Formula: you take ownership, work as one team, seek clarity, and deliver excellence

Job Responsibility

Own the APAC policy agenda. Drive the regional priorities that enable cross-border commerce, reduce friction in payments and banking, and strengthen ecosystem resilience — delivering this through high-quality consultations, submissions, and briefings that move outcomes forward
Connect policy and product. Translate regulatory change into product opportunity and risk. Advance our product roadmaps by shaping practical, workable policy outcomes
Lead senior regulatory engagement. Maintain trusted relationships with key regulators, central banks, and policymakers across APAC. Represent Adyen in high-stakes forums with sound judgment and credibility
Build thought leadership and coalitions. Strengthen Adyen's voice with industry groups and ecosystem partners. Advance a pragmatic agenda that supports innovation and strong safeguards
Enable customer participation. Create targeted opportunities for merchants and platforms to engage in policy discussions through briefings, roundtables, and aligned advocacy
Partner across the business. Work closely with Product, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Commercial, and Communications to align priorities and translate policy into clear business action

What we offer

A senior role shaping how modern payments policy evolves across APAC markets
Direct influence on regulatory outcomes that matter for global commerce and the future of payments
A seat at the table with senior leaders across product, risk, and commercial teams — translating policy into growth, resilience, and customer value

Public Policy Manager, Connectivity and Infrastructure Policy, APAC

Meta is seeking an experienced professional to lead our regional public policy s...

Location

Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Director and Head of Law Enforcement Outreach, APAC

Meta seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as its Direc...

Location

Singapore

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Head of company secretary

Leading the Company Secretary Operational Services teams across Asia Pacific (AP...

Location

Hong Kong , Central District

Salary:

Not provided

Alter Domus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hold a relevant degree (e.g. Law, Business etc.) and/or professional qualification (ICSA/CGI etc.)
Have extensive (excess of 8 years) experience managing corporate structures and strong company secretarial knowledge
Solid management skills and ability to delegate work and supervise team
Having a general understanding of other areas such tax, accounting, regulatory, data protection and AML requirements
Have good knowledge of ACRA is significant plus
Proven capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate
Demonstrated effective communication across regions, timezones and culture
Fluency in English is mandatory
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated commitment to deliver excellent client service

Job Responsibility

Act as the leader for the Company Secretarial function in APAC and work closely with the Cosec teams of the other APAC offices and Central Operations in Client Delivery Centers
Lead and manage the Company Secretary Operational Services team, ensuring that the team is properly resourced and trained to be deliver high-quality services to clients and in a timely manner
Lead by example and upholding workplace morale by fostering a positive atmosphere and collaborative environment with an inclusive management style
Oversee the delivery by your team of day-to-day company secretarial operations of the client entities managed by Alter Domus and the various transactions
Serve as a key point of contact for our client boards of directors, representing Alter Domus at the highest levels
Oversee the setup and/or on-boarding of client structures, and the Cosec aspects of complex international structures
Build and maintain strong client relationships, and ensuring that their expectations are met or exceeded
Build and maintaining strong internal relationships with key stakeholders e.g. accounting teams, senior leadership, relationship managers etc.
Provide guidance and support to your team, including mentoring, coaching team members
Keep up to date with legal and regulatory developments relating to corporate governance and ensuring that your team and any other relevant parties are aware of any changes that may affect the clients

What we offer

Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
Continuous mentoring along your career progression
Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan

Director and Associate General Counsel, Head of Greater China and Central Asia

Meta is seeking a talented and flexible generalist lawyer to join the APAC legal...

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Singapore

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