Legal Counsel - Singapore

The role

You will provide legal services to support Waymo's success in Singapore. This includes advising on market entry, operations, negotiations, advocacy, and dispute resolutions.

What you will do

• Provide hands on legal services in support of Waymo's success in Singapore.
• Advise on legal matters associated with Waymo's Singapore market entry and operations.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on Singapore specific negotiations and advocacy initiatives.
• Handle Singapore specific dispute resolutions.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to key cross-functional internal stakeholders.
• Work with partners to develop and implement winning strategies.
• Represent Waymo in interactions with local agencies and organizations as required.
• Support cross-functional global teams with navigating country specific laws and regulations.
• Monitor, review, report on, and potentially shape changing laws and regulations in Singapore.
• Support compliance and other corporate governance tasks related to Singapore.

Required qualifications

• JD, LLB., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing, or otherwise authorized to practice law in Singapore.
• Experience assisting international technology companies with introducing new products and services into Singapore.
• Experience engaging with regulators within Singapore.
• Experience working as an in-house counsel in Singapore.
• 5 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.

Nice to have

• Experience advising on legal and regulatory issues across ride-hailing or automotive sectors
• Experience working with international legal teams and clients
• At least 7 years of experience practicing law, with at least 3 year of experience as an in-house counsel
• Admitted to practice law in other jurisdictions
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin or Malay

About the company

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service.