Legal Counsel, FinTech (Remote - APAC)

Jobgether; Moulin de Kerabri; Hybride; EUR 85 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global financial services provider is seeking a Legal Counsel for FinTech operations in APAC. This remote role involves providing strategic legal counsel, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and overseeing cross-border payment operations. The ideal candidate has extensive legal experience and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team and influence key business decisions in a fast-growing sector.

Prestations

Remote-first work model

Competitive compensation package

Access to co-working spaces

Inclusive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a qualified lawyer.
• At least 1–2 years advising on fintech or payments.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the lead legal advisor for financial services.
• Design and maintain legal frameworks for fintech products.
• Advise teams on evolving legal requirements.

Connaissances

Legal compliance

Regulatory strategy

Cross-border payments

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Formation

JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent legal qualification

Description du poste

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Deel. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel, FinTech in APAC.

Join a fast-paced legal team shaping the future of financial services at a global scale. In this remote role, you'll provide strategic legal counsel on fintech and payments-related operations, guiding regulatory compliance, licensing, and cross-border service implementation. You’ll work closely with product and operations teams to build scalable legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. This position offers the chance to influence key business decisions, navigate complex regulatory challenges, and support high-impact innovation in global payroll and financial infrastructure.

Accountabilities

• Serve as the lead legal advisor for financial and payment services, focusing on product compliance, licensing, and regulatory strategy.
• Design and maintain legal frameworks to support cross-border payments operations and fintech product development.
• Advise internal teams on evolving legal requirements, integrating legal best practices into new services and features.
• Develop scalable legal and compliance processes to streamline risk management and operational workflows.
• Track legal and regulatory developments affecting the payments industry across APAC and beyond.
• Facilitate employee mobility for business travel in compliance with local and international regulations.
• Coordinate with external counsel and contribute to shaping internal legal policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a qualified lawyer, including at least 1–2 years advising on fintech, payments, money transmission, or related financial services.
• JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent legal qualification, with authorization to practice law.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal team within regulated industries.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate legal complexities into clear, actionable guidance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a global, fast-growth startup environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage external counsel and collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple regions.

Benefits

• Remote-first work model with flexibility to work from anywhere in the APAC region.
• Competitive compensation package and equity grant opportunities (based on role, status, and location).
• Access to co-working spaces (e.g., WeWork) where available.
• Inclusive benefits tailored to local employment status and country-specific offerings.
• Collaborative and diverse global work culture with strong support for career growth and learning.

Thank you for your interest!