Jeremiah Ooi
About Jeremiah Ooi
Jeremiah Ooi is a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in software procurement, licensing, data privacy, intellectual property, employment, and marketing. He holds an ACC in-house counsel certification and has extensive experience in corporate legal practice, currently serving at VGW and as a Sessional Academic at Curtin University.
Current Role at VGW
Jeremiah Ooi serves as Senior Legal Counsel at VGW, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he acts as the lead legal adviser for one of the three main divisions of VGW Group. His responsibilities include managing diverse legal matters across various jurisdictions, focusing on areas such as software procurement, licensing, and data privacy.
Previous Experience in Legal Practice
Before joining VGW, Jeremiah Ooi worked as Legal Counsel at VGW from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was employed as a Senior Solicitor at Tait & Co Business Lawyers from 2017 to 2019 in Perth, Australia. His earlier experience includes five years as a Lawyer at Squire Patton Boggs from 2012 to 2017, where he developed expertise in various legal areas.
Education and Certifications
Jeremiah Ooi holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The University of Western Australia, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Banking and Finance from the same university from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his legal education with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia in 2013. He also possesses an ACC in-house counsel certification and an AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Jeremiah Ooi actively mentors young professionals within VGW and the broader community. His commitment to professional development is evident through his involvement in guiding emerging legal talents and sharing his expertise in corporate legal practice.
Background in Banking and Finance
Before pursuing a legal career, Jeremiah Ooi worked as a Personal Banker at United Overseas Bank Limited in Singapore from 2007 to 2009. This experience provided him with a foundational understanding of financial services, which complements his legal expertise in banking and finance.