# Senior Commercial Counsel, APAC

**Company:** [OpenAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/openai)
**Location:** Unspecified
**Role:** Legal
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Commercial Contracts, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Law, Technology Law, Regulatory Compliance, Privacy Law, Ai Law, Partnerships, Enterprise Sales, Cross-Functional Collaboration
**Posted:** 2026-08-21

> Senior commercial counsel supporting OpenAI’s APAC business from Singapore, advising cross-functional teams and negotiating complex commercial agreements. The role requires 10+ years of legal experience, strong technology-focused commercial contracting expertise, and sound judgment in a fast-changing environment.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Serve as the legal partner for business transactions, partnerships, and operations across the APAC region.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to Sales, Partnerships, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.
- Identify and address commercial, product, regulatory, privacy, and other legal issues arising from commercial transactions.
- Develop creative, scalable strategies and processes for handling legal issues and supporting responsible growth.
- Monitor and advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting AI and technology.
- Collaborate with the global legal team to ensure alignment across jurisdictions.

## Requirements
- 10+ years of experience across in-house and technology-focused law firm roles.
- Strong background drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
- Comfort working proactively and independently in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Clear communication and strong business judgment.
- Ability to build cross-functional relationships and adapt communication styles to diverse audiences.
- Strong ownership, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm for technology.
- Sound judgment in ambiguous or fast-changing situations.

## Nice-to-haves
- Australian-qualified lawyer or Korean-qualified lawyer.
- Strong enterprise sales and partnerships experience.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Hybrid work model with 3 days per week in the office.

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