Senior Legal Counsel

About the Role: Senior Legal Counsel at Vertiv

Vertiv is seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to join its dynamic legal team in Singapore. In this pivotal role, you will support Vertiv's fast-paced Asia-Pacific business by providing practical legal advice, managing complex commercial transactions, and partnering with business leaders to drive strategic outcomes. You will be instrumental in negotiating high-value contracts, managing legal risks, and enabling scalable business practices in line with global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, distribution agreements, procurement contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Business Advisory & Risk Management: Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to internal stakeholders on business practices, risk allocation, policy compliance, and dispute avoidance. Actively participate in deal structuring and early-stage issue spotting.
• Regional & Cross-Border Collaboration: Align with legal counterparts in EMEA, the Americas, and HQ to ensure consistency in legal strategy, especially around sales contracts and commercial policies.
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation Oversight: Manage and coordinate external counsel for dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Provide internal guidance on potential claims and pre-litigation matters.
• Compliance & Regulatory Insight: Assist with regulatory issues including trade compliance, data protection, and employment law across the region, working closely with local teams and external counsel where necessary.
• Government Contracts Support: Analyze public sector opportunities and provide guidance to teams involved in tenders or government procurement processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Executive Reporting & Strategy: Prepare clear, concise legal summaries and recommendations for senior leadership, enabling informed, risk-aware business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution.
• Qualified to practice law in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, Australia, U.S.).
• Minimum 10–12 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house legal roles.
• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and advisory.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance, employment, corporate governance, and litigation matters.
• Prior experience supporting multi-jurisdictional transactions or cross-border business preferred.
• Fluent in English communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong legal judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident negotiator and relationship-builder, both internally and externally.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Commercially astute with a solution-oriented mindset.

About Vertiv

At Vertiv, we are dedicated to empowering the people who power the future. From everyday technology to life-changing advancements like generative AI, we design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base, and a global reach spanning over 130 countries, Vertiv is uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to customers and create new opportunities for its people. Vertiv upholds core principles of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Diversity & Inclusion, driving strategic priorities in Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, and Financial Strength. Behaviors such as "Own It," "Act With Urgency," and "Think Big and Execute" foster a dynamic work environment.

Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Key skills/competency

• Commercial Contracts
• Legal Advisory
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Dispute Resolution
• Cross-Border Transactions
• Corporate Governance
• Data Protection
• Government Procurement
• Negotiation