Job Title: Corporate Counsel (Mid-Level)

Location: Singapore
Company: TDK SensEI Pte. Ltd. 

Position Summary

TDK SensEI is seeking a mid-level Corporate Counsel based in Singapore to act as the primary in-house lawyer for the Singapore HQ and the first-line legal reviewer for regional subsidiaries including USA, China and Japan.

This role will provide pragmatic legal support across commercial, corporate, and operational matters, with a strong focus on screening, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs, commercial contracts, and related documentation. The ideal candidate will be business-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a solo in‑house role with no direct legal team; the lawyer must be a self‑starter who works independently and owns legal outcomes for the Singapore HQ.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts & Agreements

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, supplier agreements, customer contracts, service agreements, distribution agreements, licensing, SaaS, procurement and other transactional documents.
  • Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation and risk mitigation.
  • Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
  • Manage and instruct external counsel and control legal spend.

Corporate & Regulatory Matters

  • Support corporate governance matters for Singapore and regional entities.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Singapore laws and regulations.
  • Assist with corporate filings and liaise with external counsel as needed.

Risk Management & Compliance

  • Identify and assess legal risks associated with business initiatives.
  • Advise on regulatory, compliance, and data protection matters (including PDPA, export controls/trade compliance where applicable).
  • Support internal policy development and implementation.

 

 

Cross-Functional Support

  • Partner with finance, HR, procurement, and operations teams to provide legal guidance on day-to-day matters.
  • Support dispute resolution matters and manage external counsel when required.
  • Assist with internal investigations and employment-related legal issues as needed.

Reporting & Working Relationships

  • Dual Reporting line to group CFO and CEO and will operate with minimal day-to-day supervision.
  • Coordinate closely with the parent company's (TDK) Regional Headquarter Legal teams in the US, APAC, China and Japan.

Other Duties

  • Support regional or global legal projects as assigned.
  • Provide training to internal teams on contractual and compliance topics.
  • Perform other legal duties consistent with the role of in-house counsel.

Qualification:

  • Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Singapore is required or admitted in a Commonwealth jurisdiction with a commitment to obtain Singapore practicing rights within 6–12 months.
  • 4–8 years of relevant experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience with cross-border exposure.
  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly NDAs and service contracts.
  • Solid understanding of Singapore corporate and commercial law.
  • Experience in technology, manufacturing, or multinational corporate environments preferred.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
  • Must be proactive, able to make commercial trade-offs, and able to translate legal risk into clear business recommendations.
  • Preferred: experience in dealing with employee incentive plans (ESOP)