Director, Legal Counsel - Singapore - GARTNER ADVISORY (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

GARTNER ADVISORY (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

Verified Company

Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

Gartner is currently seeking a Legal Director to support Gartner's legal and compliance requirements in Asia. The Director will facilitate support for commercial contract processes and general legal matters in the Asia region. The Director will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel APAC based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal support for client contracts in Asia including negotiation, liaising with sales teams, and working closely with other business units to support sales efforts in the region
Provide proactive and preventive legal advice and recommendations, incorporating both legal decisions and precedents and knowledge of Gartner's business
Provide general legal counseling and support on compliance issues in Asia (including anticorruption, work health, and safety, intellectual property, data protection/privacy, and antiharassment)
Assist with corporate secretarial activities to ensure corporate compliance of companies in Asia
Provide businessoriented actionable solutions to address business challenges/ opportunities
Support the human resources team on employment matter escalations in Asia
Respond to legal and contract escalations that arise in our operations and work closely with legal teams in the region to provide seamless legal support to all business units
Work with outside counsel and internal teams to help with enforcement and protection of Gartner's intellectual property rights generally
Provide legal support for Real Estate matters in Asia, including lease negotiations, renewals, terminations, and expansions
Assist with M&A activity as it arises, including due diligence assistance and projectbased efforts
In the area of commercial contracts, support, create, and advance internal Gartner templates, processes, and projects intended to support, streamline and scale Gartner business needs
Lead strategic projects/ workstreams of global strategic projects and successfully implements change
Assist in establishing, writing, reviewing, and revising applicable company policies and procedures
Strategically and costeffectively manage and partner with outside counsel on contentious/ litigation matters
Collaborate with a team of contract managers and paralegals
Manage and develop directs in line with Gartner People Leadership expectations

Who you are:

Experienced professional with the necessary skillset to support the internal legal operational needs of a global corporation
Ability to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected changes in the market.
A businessoriented and datadriven lawyer with proven experience in commercial contract negotiations and risk management
A strong, impactful, and strategic partner to BU leaders, recognized for providing pragmatic advice and thought leadership
Previous corporate compliance experience/exposure
Exposure to legal operations and commercial contracting in APAC
Demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve increasingly complex newtoworld challenges; solutions and recommendations reflect the understanding of Gartner's business
A motivated, highpotential performer who is a quick learner with demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence and lead.
Ability to collaborate across a large organization and deliver results in a fastpaced environment.
Operate with executive presence, building effective relationships at all levels, negotiating effectively, and influencing others
Demonstrable knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of broader matters that impact Gartner, e.g. geopolitical environment, cultural nuances etc.
Develops and grows great talent; improves the performance of others through either direct management or indirectly through partnership and peer coaching
Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
Consistent high achiever marked by perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

Role Qualifications:

Fully qualified and licensed attorney in good standing in Singapore
Fluent in both written and verbal English & Mandarin due to coverage of commercial legal requests across APAC and Greater China.
Ten or more years of experience in a law firm environment and/or inhouse counsel role
Familiarity with commercial contracting issues, including previous experience negotiating sales contracts
Experience working with legal teams in the Asia-Pacific region and supporting global legal operations
Good understanding of intellectual property (IP) issues, including IP enforcement issues
Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
Strong process management skills with the ability to multitask and meet firm deadlines
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Demonstrates strong skills in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)