Legal Consultant – Commercial Contracts (Mandarin Speaker)

About the role

Axiom Talent Platform is seeking a Legal Consultant for commercial contracts, speaking Mandarin, to serve global Fortune 500 clients. The role is based in Singapore and offers a chance to convert to a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including procurement and services agreements, NDAs, DPAs and cloud/SaaS agreements.
• Coordinate with internal business teams and external counterparties to manage contract workflows, ensuring timely finalisation, execution and proper documentation.
• Provide preliminary, business-focused legal support on commercial, compliance and risk issues, escalating to the General Counsel where appropriate.

Required profile

• 3-7+ years of professional experience in commercial contracts (in-house or law firm), with hands-on experience reviewing and drafting agreements.
• Business-level Mandarin, able to review and discuss Chinese commercial contracts; written business drafting in Mandarin is a plus.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, international environment, with attention to detail, organisation and stakeholder management.
• Immediate availability preferred.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services market, including health benefits and CPF/MPF contributions.
• Professional development resources and learning programmes.
• Remote, onsite or hybrid work, depending on client requirements.
• A dedicated talent partner throughout your journey with Axiom.