Legal Counsel

The position will serve as a key legal contact in Taiwan and work closely with regional colleagues on both day-to-day legal matters and broader business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on Taiwan-related business operations, projects, and transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, technology, service, confidentiality, and partnership agreements.
• Work closely with business and operational teams to provide practical legal advice and solutions.
• Support corporate and governance matters, including corporate approvals, statutory filings, licences, and company records.
• Provide legal support on general employment matters, employment documentation, and workplace policies.
• Monitor relevant Taiwan laws and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on business operations.
• Support regulatory and licensing matters where required.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on specialized, contentious, or higher-risk matters.
• Collaborate with regional Legal & Compliance colleagues to ensure local practices are aligned with internal policies and applicable Taiwan requirements.
• Maintain legal documentation, contract precedents, and internal legal guidance.
• Identify and communicate material legal, contractual, and regulatory risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Legal qualification in Taiwan with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience from a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team.
• Experience handling commercial contracts and corporate legal matters.
• Good knowledge of Taiwan commercial and corporate law; exposure to employment or regulatory matters is an advantage.
• Strong legal drafting, research, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Professional proficiency in Mandarin and English, including legal drafting and business communication.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with regional and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in technology, digital services, financial services, or other regulated industries is an advantage.