Commercial Legal Counsel
About Company
Founded in 2022, XG Tech is driving the future of smart vehicles. Its mission is to empower the digital transformation of automobiles, moving from distributed computing to a centralized, cross-domain platform.
XG Tech focuses on the intelligent cockpit—the next frontier of differentiation—while seamlessly integrating advanced driving systems. By reimagining cars as mobile living spaces, XG Tech aligns with the evolving trend of vehicles becoming the “third living space.”
Role Summary
As a Commercial Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic and practical legal support across commercial transactions, IP licensing and technology-related matters. You will work closely with commercial, R&D, product and finance teams to support business negotiations, manage legal and commercial risks, and advise on cross-border matters involving Singapore and overseas stakeholders. You will also work closely with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and external counsel to support the company's global business activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with commercial and business teams on customer engagements, negotiations and key business projects
- Draft, review and negotiate sales, licensing, services, collaboration, technology and other commercial agreements
- Advise on intellectual property, IP licensing and technology transaction-related legal matters
- Assess legal and commercial risks and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to sales, product, R&D and finance teams
- Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, legal guidelines and related processes
- Coordinate with external legal counsel and professional advisers on commercial, IP and other legal matters as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification
- Singapore-qualified lawyer, admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore. Candidates qualified in another major common law jurisdiction will also be considered
- 4–8 years of relevant experience with a leading law firm or multinational/in-house legal team
- Must have substantial hands-on experience in intellectual property matters, particularly IP licensing, technology transactions or IP-related commercial matters
- Strong commercial drafting, negotiation and risk assessment skills
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
- Fluent in both English and Mandarin, with strong written and verbal proficiency in both languages, and able to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking overseas stakeholders and handle Chinese-language business and legal materials
- Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, software or broader technology sector is preferred