Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

ExecThread; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) to join its executive team. The CLO will lead the global legal strategy, ensuring compliance and risk management across multi-jurisdictional operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws degree, at least 15 years of legal experience with a focus on banking or fintech, and strong strategic advisory capabilities. This role promises professional development and a supportive work-life balance culture.

Benefits

Professional development

Supportive work-life balance culture

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of legal experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Expertise in international entity structuring and compliance.
• Proven track record in supporting fundraising and governance design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global legal strategy and ensure compliance.
• Mitigate audit risks and optimize inter-entity agreements.
• Collaborate with the C-suite and develop a robust legal team.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Negotiation capabilities

Expertise in corporate law

Knowledge of fintech regulations

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree from a reputable university

Tools

Legal tech tools

Job description

Chief Legal Officer (CLO) – Global Legal Strategy

The Company is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to join its executive team and lead the global legal strategy. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, risk management, and structural integrity across multi‑jurisdictional operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mitigate audit risks and optimize inter‑entity agreements.
• Align legal priorities with business growth in the tech sector.
• Collaborate with the C‑suite and develop a robust legal team.
• Support fundraising efforts and governance design.
• Provide legal support for entity setups, regulatory compliance, and financial operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a reputable university.
• At least 15 years of legal experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within banking, fintech, or technology.
• Expertise in international entity structuring, cross‑border compliance, corporate law, commercial contracts, intellectual property, employment law, and fintech regulations.
• Proven track record in supporting fundraising efforts and governance design.
• Strong strategic advisory, negotiation capabilities, and experience with legal tech tools.

The company values innovation and offers a dynamic work environment with professional development and a supportive work‑life balance culture.

Functions: Legal

Travel: Less than 10%

Industry: FinTech