U.S.-listed company- Legal Director

* Oversee global legal affairs and serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, managing legal risks and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. * Provide end-to-end legal support on corporate matters, including contract negotiation, M&A transactions, intellectual property strategy, and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do:

As a Legal Director based in Taipei, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all global legal affairs for a forward-thinking technology organisation. Your responsibilities will include partnering with senior leadership to manage legal risks across multiple jurisdictions while providing expert counsel on litigation strategies, business operations, HR matters, contract negotiation, M&A transactions, intellectual property development, statutory compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) adherence, SEC regulations, government project support, data privacy, and U.S. compliance requirements.

Success in this role requires fostering collaboration within the legal team and across departments, delivering clear guidance on complex matters, and mentoring team members. You will also lead corporate policy development and internal training programs to ensure awareness of key compliance topics. Leveraging your extensive experience in contract review and negotiation, as well as your knowledge of international regulations—including UK intellectual property and U.S. compliance—you will help drive the organisation’s mission of creating smarter cities and safer communities through innovative technology solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee all global legal affairs across the organisation, ensuring alignment with statutory and regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction, including U.S. compliance obligations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the legal team, promoting a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Advise senior management on litigation strategies, business operations, human resources-related legal matters, and risk mitigation approaches.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial and corporate contracts to support business objectives and safeguard organisational interests.
• Support group-level M&A and capital market transactions by providing expert legal counsel throughout all stages.
• Offer guidance on intellectual property compliance and development, including UK-specific regulations and best practices.
• Manage statutory compliance processes, develop corporate policies, and deliver internal training to raise awareness across departments.
• Advise on SOX compliance and other SEC-related regulatory requirements relevant to the organisation’s activities.
• Collaborate with teams supporting government projects to ensure all legal aspects are addressed effectively.
• Proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes related to data privacy and regulatory reporting.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing international legal affairs within complex corporate environments. You must hold active bar licenses in both the U.S. and Taiwan and possess deep knowledge of U.S. regulatory and compliance requirements, in addition to expertise in contract negotiation, statutory compliance, and international regulations—including UK intellectual property.

You will have exceptional cross-functional communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams, including government project stakeholders. Professional fluency in English is mandatory. Candidates with prior experience supporting group-level M&A transactions or litigation, and adaptability when working on public sector initiatives, will be highly regarded. Your ability to mentor legal team members while driving process improvements will distinguish you as a reliable and strategic leader.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience managing international legal affairs within corporate environments.
• Strong expertise in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience in statutory compliance processes, with exposure to data privacy regulations.
• Proven track record supporting M&A and capital market transactions at group level.
• Litigation experience is an advantage.
• Active bar licenses in both the U.S. and Taiwan are required.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. compliance requirements and UK intellectual property regulations.
• Exceptional cross-functional communication skills.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Experience with government projects is preferred but not mandatory; adaptability in public sector initiatives is valued.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation is a global leader in AI-driven solutions for smart cities, security systems, and edge computing technologies. Operating across multiple countries with a diverse and talented team, the company delivers transformative solutions that enhance urban life, business operations, and community safety. The culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, inclusivity, and excellence, providing generous professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Leadership values individual contributions and encourages team members to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.