Head of Legal - Singapore

Atoms • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that. Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive. This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale. We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life. If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate or equivalent qualification in Singapore, Hong Kong, or Australia.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have gained experience both in a leading international law firm and in-house at a high-growth or technology-driven company.
• Demonstrated expertise as a commercial generalist, with substantial experience in drafting, structuring, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, partnership, and vendor contracts.
• A strategic problem solver with sound legal and business judgment and the ability to make practical, informed legal decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscapes across the APACx region, including corporate governance, data privacy, employment, and intellectual property frameworks in key markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, and Korea.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills necessary to manage multiple tasks for multiple members of the organization in a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• A postgraduate qualification such as an LLM in a relevant discipline (e.g., international business law, technology law, or intellectual property) is desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in an additional language spoken in the APACx region (such as Japanese, Korean or Mandarin) is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial and take active ownership of your areas of responsibility and see tasks through to completion.
• Someone who faces novel questions with an open mind and is willing to work outside their comfort zone to address challenges efficiently and quickly.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and risk.
• A quick and flexible learner.
• Experienced at communicating with senior leadership.
• Keen to connect with, build, and maintain relationships with people at all levels and across geographies.
• Flexible about working varying hours as needed, working at times with global teams in other time zones.
• A strong manager and leader

Responsibilities

• Support all legal needs of the APACx business, which includes commercial, corporate, litigation, employment, real estate and intellectual property issues.
• Structure, draft, negotiate, and approve contracts, agreements, policies, and other documents covering trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters.
• Represent the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or regulatory proceedings.
• Find creative and pragmatic legal and regulatory solutions for our rapidly-growing, innovative business.
• Manage a team of senior lawyers based in China and Korea.
• Own and manage the APACx Legal P&L.
• Demonstrate strong leadership within the legal department, client groups, and senior management, with clear potential for expanded responsibilities.
• Proactively solve critical problems that impact current and future products, technologies, and business operations.
• Influence senior leadership and stakeholders across business units and functions.
• Liaise with external counsel as needed.

Benefits

• At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact.
• We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist.
• The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together.
• Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior