Corporate Counsel

Who is Tenable

Tenable is the Exposure Management company. Over 40000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500 50 percent of the Global 2000 and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work

Ask a member of our team and theyll answer Our people! We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging respect and excellence where we can be our best selves. When youre part of our #OneTenable team you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role:

As Corporate Counsel you will serve as a trusted legal advisor managing commercial contracts regulatory compliance and corporate governance for the Asia-Pacific and Japan region. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales Engineering and Product to facilitate business growth while mitigating legal risk.

• Location: Singapore
• Experience Level: 35 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience)
• Languages Required: Professional fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken)

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Negotiation & Management & Commercial Operations

• Negotiate a diverse range of agreements including NDAs software/SaaS licenses Professional Services SOWs contractor vendor and partnership contracts.
• Support Go-To-Market (GTM) teams with custom pricing enterprise licensing agreements (ELAs) and complex deal structures.

Pre-Contract & Bid Management

• Draft and review all supporting bid documents including partner authorizations technical declarations and country-specific certifications.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for large bids and draft commercially viable and persuasive exceptions to standard client terms that protect the company while remaining competitive in the bidding process.
• Collaborate with Finance Engineering Product and Security teams to ensure that bid commitments are operationally feasible.

Compliance: Support the companys compliance obligations by monitoring changes in laws and regulations and advise internal stakeholders on necessary operational adjustments.
Strategic Advisory: Be the in territory - first line of legal support for AP&J by providing practical risk-weighted legal advice to functional departments including Sales Marketing Channel Technical Support Engineering and Product Development.
Entity Management & Co-Sec: Support the management of corporate compliance and board secretarial duties for AP&J entities to ensure they meet all regulatory and governance requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a reputable university. Admitted to the bar in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction.
• Experience: 35 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in a similar role within a technology SaaS or cybersecurity company is highly advantageous.
• Language Skills: Professional fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory. You must be comfortable drafting reviewing and negotiating complex legal contracts in English and be comfortable communicating with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Cultural Fit & Attitude:

• A true team player with an attitude that no job is too big or too small.
• An energetic forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and a strong desire to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice.

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