Legal Counsel
FOcussing on Corporate Commercial Matters, with Broad Experience in the APAC region
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My full name is Lim, Jieq Jerrick 林杰. I am Singaporean, and have been based in Singapore for most of my professional career, undertaking regional roles covering South East Asia and APAC. I am also an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore (Non-Practicing).
I am currently the Senior Legal Counsel at EVYD Technology. My role has allowed me to work on restructuring, investment, technology contracting with government bodies, training of the whole of company for various compliance and regulatory requirements. My most recent and significant achievements at EVYD have been:
2023 - Present
- Supported policy initiatives across the EVYD group, including contracting and grievance redress solutions.
- Created templates for software service delivery to government clients.
- Developed an AI Governance Framework for AI initiatives at EVYD.
- Appointed Secretary of EVYD Tech Inc. and EVYD Technology Limited.
- Prepared for Board meetings and legal requirements for potential proceedings.
- Implemented IP management for trademarks.
- Incorporated entities in Abu Dhabi Global Markets and Qatar Financial Centre.
- Supported arbitration proceedings under New York Law.
2022 - 2023
- Led a successful M&A transaction and established a joint venture in the US.
- Supported the restructuring of EVYD Group and established an employee stock awards program.
- Negotiated contracts with government ministries and a US retail company.
- Organized the ASEAN Digital Public Health Conference with government and university officials.
- Provided regulatory advice on AI and data privacy in healthcare for Brunei, Singapore, and the US.
- Served as Data Protection Officer, handling HR, corporate, data, and policy training and support.
I speak English at a native level, as my first language, and Mandarin Chinese fluently. I also speak French at a beginner’s level, and am learning German.
I am actively involved in the Singapore Corporate Counsels Association supporting on various initiatives, which included the organisation of the 3rd iteration of the Legal Eagles Challenge. I am also currently a member of the Peers committee fostering closer collaboration within the in-house counsel community in Singapore. We recently hosted our first sponsored event, which was well attended, with great support from across the in-house profession.
Legal Skills
Corporate Commercial (Contracting/Advisory)
M&A (APAC Region)
Marketing / Communications reviews for compliance with Listed Company requirements
Security focused contracting and advisory
Regulatory advisory
Employment Law
Contentious Matter management (From initiation to dispute resolution)
Intellectual Property
IT Contract Negotiation (From hardware acquisition to major software and services on-boarding and management)
Other skills
Driving License - Class 3
Dual Apple/ Windows proficiency
Video Presentation skills
Dual Android / iPhone user
Talents & Interests
Food (consumption of)
Baking (see above)
Cars (I have a slightly unhealthy obsession with cars)
Travel (I am a bit of an AVGeek, and a nut about planes, miles, hotels, and travel)