Technology Counsel

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Grab's legal team operates across the region, supporting the Grab Group's diverse product verticals.

Get to Know the Role

We're seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Technology Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team. Reporting to the Head of IP, Tech-Legal, and Legal Operations, you will collaborate with other Technology Legal Counsels and business stakeholders across all levels of Grab. As part of a regional team, you’ll support and enhance our technology legal efforts.

The Critical Tasks You will Perform:

• Product Support:
  • You will ensure Grab's Products comply with regulatory and contractual obligations by partnering with business, engineering, product, cybersecurity, country counsels, DPO, and privacy teams.
  • You will conduct due diligence on products and ensure ongoing compliance, especially around licensing for technology monetization.
  • You will develop and maintain product-related policies and procedures to ensure full compliance and optimization.
  • You will lead technology-mapping exercises and be the go-to expert for technology-related legal questions.
• Procurement:
  • You will advise on and negotiate technology procurement engagements, ensuring contract terms align with Grab’s needs and interests.
  • You will oversee legal terms for software, cloud, SaaS, hardware, managed services, outsourcing, and emerging technologies.
  • You will support 'sell-side' technology procurement negotiations, operating as a vendor.
• Transactions:
  • You will draft and negotiate technology-related transaction documents, including those tied to group M&A activities.
  • You will provide advice to business and corporate finance teams on technology, licensing, IP commercial, data, and regulatory matters.
  • You will craft technology provisions, product descriptions, and work orders by acting as a bridge between legal and technology/product teams.

Requirements

What Skills You will Need

• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Compliance Knowledge: Understand regulatory and contractual rules for tech products.
• Due Diligence: Experience in checking products for ongoing compliance.
• Policy Development: Ability to create and maintain product policies and procedures.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven experience in negotiating tech contracts (e.g., MSAs, SaaS Agreements).
• Legal Expertise: Familiarity with terms for software, cloud, SaaS, hardware, and other technologies.
• Transactional Knowledge: Experience in drafting and negotiating tech transaction documents.
• Collaboration: Ability to work well with internal teams and communicate effectively.
• Practical Advice: Provide clear advice in unclear situations and handle tasks beyond core duties.