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Global Technology Policy Lead, International Government Affairs (S.E. Asia)
Posted 19 days ago
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OVERVIEW
Alibaba Group seeks a dynamic leader to drive its technology policy strategy in S.E. Asia. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving initiatives that align with Alibaba’s values and business objectives. You will be charged with working within a team to navigate the political dynamics of a global e-commerce and digital services business that is headquartered in China and operates internationally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Policy Strategy & Execution: Lead the development and implementation of S.E. Asia-focused technology policy strategies that align with Alibaba’s global priorities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and standards. Proactively identify emerging technology regulatory trends relevant to Alibaba’s e-commerce and cloud business priorities and translate them into actionable policy recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with regional tech policymakers, trade associations, thought leaders, consultancies, and other external stakeholders to advocate for Alibaba’s interests and address regulatory challenges.
• Risk Mitigation & Strategic Guidance: Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in S.E. Asia, assess their impact on Alibaba’s operations, and provide timely, data-driven risk assessments to senior leadership. Anticipate regulatory challenges and develop mitigation strategies and actionable recommendations to safeguard business continuity and compliance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Alibaba colleagues at headquarters and work closely with global teams and functions, including other members of the international government affairs team in S.E. Asia, to align policy initiatives with operational needs.
• Thought Leadership: Represent Alibaba on technology policy issues in external forums, conferences, and industry events.
• Manage a portfolio that includes a diverse set of issues and responsibilities covering technology policy developments.
LOCATION
• Can be based in any of the main Southeast Asia countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of 7-10 years in public policy, government affairs, or regulatory strategy, with appreciable time specializing in SE Asia or global technology policy.
• Proven success in navigating global regulatory environments and influencing policy outcomes in SEA countries.
• Deep understanding of S.E. Asia policy frameworks impacting digital services, including data privacy, data security, AI, and cloud computing.
• Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to educate and build relationships with key stakeholders in the region. In addition to a relevant local language and English, Mandarin language proficiency would be an additional plus.
• Strong decision-making and strategic thinking skills; ability to quickly grasp, address, prioritize and anticipate emerging issues – as well as recommend and suggest changes in strategies as relevant government activities and decision making unfold, with an ability to translate policy goals into actionable initiatives.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple ongoing projects at once while appropriately allocating time and resources.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with stakeholders across geographies and industries.
• Clear reputation for ethical conduct, which is required.
EDUCATION
• Undergraduate degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Alibaba is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant due to race, ethnicity, gender, protected status or on the basis of disability or any other directive, national laws or local ordinances with respect to protected classes.
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Legal Counsel(Payments)-Alibaba International-Singapore
Posted 19 days ago
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We seek to hire Legal Counsel who will be a key member of the growing legal team supporting Alibaba International financial/payment business . The attorney will be based in Singapore, may cover legal matters of other SEA countries such as Philippines with the support from external counsels. The key areas and requirements that we are looking for are those listed below:
Primary Responsibilities:
(1) Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and commercial agreements.
(2) Provide advice to business teams on legal aspects of the business models and strategies, business operations, marketing activities, and product offerings.
(3) Support the application for payment/financial licenses.
(4) Set up and maintain the legal and compliance framework on payments/financial related activities.
(5) Research local laws and regulations in foreign jurisdictions and manage outside counsel.
(6) Develop in-house legal tools and policies, and conduct training to business units.
Requirements:
1. Legal qualification to practice law, preferably Singapore, or Philippines.
2. 7+ years of post-qualification experience at a leading law firm and/or corporation. In-house experience is welcome, but not mandatory.
3. Experience with e-commerce, and/or cross-border trade transactions (in particular re payments, financing) preferred.
4. English and Chinese (i.e. ability to hold business meetings in Chinese, and read and write in Chinese).
5. Highly-motivated and able to work independently and under pressure in a start-up environment.
6. Strong commercial sense with solid foundation in legal training.
7. High integrity and desire to collaborate with others.
8. Open to frequent travel within region and to China when feasible.
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