Bernadine Seet
About Bernadine Seet
Bernadine Seet serves as the Associate General Counsel at Airbnb in Singapore, where she has worked since 2016. With extensive experience in legal roles at Yahoo and other firms, she specializes in joint venture advisory and competition law in the technology sector.
Work at Airbnb
Bernadine Seet has served as Associate General Counsel at Airbnb since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and support across various functions within the company. Her tenure at Airbnb has spanned eight years, during which she has focused on legal matters pertinent to the technology and hospitality sectors, ensuring compliance with local regulations and addressing legal challenges in the Asia Pacific region.
Previous Experience at Yahoo
Prior to her role at Airbnb, Bernadine Seet worked at Yahoo for a total of four years in various legal positions. She began as Senior Legal Counsel APAC from 2008 to 2012, then advanced to Legal Director APAC from 2012 to 2015, and finally served as Senior Legal Director APAC for one year until 2016. Her experience at Yahoo involved overseeing legal strategies and compliance across the Asia Pacific region.
Legal Career Background
Bernadine Seet's legal career began at TSMP Law Corporation, where she worked as an Associate from 2002 to 2003. She then joined Colin Ng & Partners LLP as an Associate from 2003 to 2005. Following this, she worked as Registered Foreign Counsel at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 2006 to 2007. Her extensive background in law has equipped her with a deep understanding of legal frameworks in both Singapore and Hong Kong.
Education and Expertise
Bernadine Seet earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the National University of Singapore, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. She possesses expertise in joint venture advisory and competition law, particularly within the technology sector. Her specialization includes advising on emerging technologies and ensuring regulatory compliance in the Asia Pacific region.
Language Proficiency
Bernadine Seet is fluent in Mandarin and English, which enhances her ability to navigate legal matters in diverse cultural contexts. Additionally, she has conversational skills in Cantonese, further supporting her cross-cultural communication efforts in her legal practice.