Lawyer (Global Licensing)

Coins.ph; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Coins.ph is seeking an experienced Lawyer (Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs) to lead licensing efforts for payments, remittance, e-money, and crypto services across jurisdictions, including Hong Kong. This role requires deep regulatory expertise and hands-on licensing experience, coordinating with regulators, external counsel, and internal teams.

You will drive strategy, manage applications, monitor global rules, and draft internal policies to ensure compliant, scalable product design and

Qualifications

• LL.B. or equivalent law degree with qualifying status.
• 5+ years post-qualification legal experience, 3+ in financial services/fintech.
• Proven track record securing licenses in EU, LatAm, Africa, South Asia, or HK.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, e-money licensing, crypto regulations.
• Excellent English drafting; Chinese a plus.
• Ability to coordinate across time zones and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global licensing strategy across multiple regions.
• Prepare, review, and submit license applications with regulators.
• Coordinate with external counsel, consultants, and regulators.
• Align regulatory requirements with product and operations.
• Monitor global regulatory developments and advise management.
• Draft and maintain internal regulatory policies and reports.
• Represent Coins.ph in regulatory discussions and industry groups.

Skills

Regulatory licensing

Fintech / financial services

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder management

English drafting

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

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.