Lawyer (Global Licensing)

Coins.ph; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Coins.ph, a licensed wallet provider, is seeking an experienced Lawyer (Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs) to lead licensing for payments, remittance, e-money, and VASP services across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires deep regulatory expertise, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate with regulators, external counsel, and internal teams to embed compliance into product design.

Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto.
• At least 3+ years securing financial licenses in EU, LatAm, Africa, South Asia, or Hong Kong.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, payment services regulations, and e-money licensing.
• Excellent English drafting and communication; Chinese language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global licensing roadmap for payments, remittance, and crypto services.
• Prepare, review, and submit license applications; liaise with regulators.
• Coordinate with external counsel, consultants, and regulators across jurisdictions.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are embedded in product and operations.
• Monitor global regulatory developments and advise on market entry.
• Draft internal policies and regulatory reports.
• Represent Coins.ph in regulatory discussions and industry groups.

Skills

Licensing strategy

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder management

Regulatory negotiations

Legal drafting

Education

LL.B.

Job description

About Coins.ph

Coins.ph is a leading licensed fiat and crypto wallet services provider in Southeast Asia. We are expanding globally and seeking the right regulatory partner to help us obtain financial and payment licenses in key markets including the EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong.

Role Overview

We are hiring an experienced and highly motivated Lawyer (Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs) to lead our efforts in securing licenses for payments, remittance, e-money, and virtual asset services across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires strong expertise in financial regulations, hands-on experience with licensing processes, and the ability to coordinate with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Licensing Strategy: Develop and execute licensing roadmap across EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong for payments, e-money, remittances, and VASP/crypto-related services
• Regulatory Applications: Prepare, review, and submit license applications; manage communications with regulators and government agencies
• Stakeholder Management: Engage and coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities in multiple jurisdictions
• Compliance Alignment: Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure regulatory frameworks are embedded into product and operational design
• Market Research & Monitoring: Track regulatory developments globally, identify opportunities/risks, and advise management on market entry requirements
• Policy & Documentation: Draft and maintain internal policies, licensing documentation, and regulatory reports
• Regulatory Advocacy: Represent Coins.ph in regulatory discussions, industry associations, and working groups to support favorable licensing outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) above
• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 3+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto
• Strong track record in securing financial/payment licenses in one or more of the following regions: EU, LatAm, Africa, South Asia, or Hong Kong
• Deep understanding of payment services regulations, AML/CFT, e-money licensing, and crypto/virtual asset regulatory frameworks
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with regulators and external counsel
• Excellent communication and legal drafting skills in English; additional languages (Chinese) a plus
• Ability to work across time zones and manage multiple licensing projects simultaneously

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.