About CHG-MERIDIAN:
CHG-MERIDIAN is a world leader in providing finance solutions for the acquisition of IT, industrial and healthcare equipment.
We are active in 30+ countries worldwide.
Our customers include international corporations, SMEs, public authorities, and healthcare providers.
For more than 40 years, we have been combining growth, digitalization, and sustainability for our customers based on the contemporary principles of the circular economy.
Solution Orientation: As we continue to expand, we are investing in a strong and agile finance function capable of scaling with the business.
The Role: We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic Legal Counsel to support our expanding operations across South East Asia (including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia, New Zealand).
This is a hands-on, standalone legal role responsible for all regional legal and contractual matters.
The Legal Counsel will act as a trusted business partner, advising on commercial contracts, leasing documentation, regulatory frameworks, and risk management within the Group's global governance structure.
Duties:
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and leasing agreements with customers, suppliers, and funding partners across the region.
* Provide practical legal advice to the business on leasing structures, master lease agreements, tripartite and referral arrangements, and related regulatory implications.
* Ensure compliance with local laws and leasing regulations across SEA and ANZ jurisdictions, coordinating with external counsel where necessary.
* Support business development teams on transaction structuring and risk assessment for customer and vendor finance programs.
* Advise management on corporate governance, data protection and compliance matters (e.g., PDPA, AML, and consumer credit laws).
* Liaise with Group Legal in Germany and Europe to harmonize local contracts and processes with global CHG-MERIDIAN standards.
* Manage and coordinate external law firms for specialized local advice or dispute matters.
* Support the set-up and licensing of new subsidiaries and cross-border business operations within the APAC region.
Requirements: The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and skills:
* Hold a Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable university
* Possess relevant experience working as an in-house lawyer or equivalent roles
* Be familiar with Southeast Asian legal systems and leasing regulations
* Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Have experience with contract drafting, negotiation, and management