Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Lawyer

Coins.ph; Padang Tengku; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Coins.ph in Malaysia seeks an experienced Lawyer (Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs) to lead licensing for payments, remittance, e-money, and crypto services across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires deep knowledge of financial regulations, hands-on licensing experience, and the ability to coordinate with regulators, external counsel, and internal teams to embed compliant design into products.

The position demands strong negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management skills in

Qualifications

• LL.B. or equivalent legal degree required.
• 5+ years post-qualification legal experience, with 3+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto.
• Proven track record securing licenses in EU, LatAm, Africa, South Asia, or Hong Kong.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and drafting skills in English; Chinese a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Licensing processes

Stakeholder management

English drafting

Global licensing

Regulatory research

Cross-border

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Job description

Coins.ph in Malaysia seeks an experienced Lawyer (Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs) to lead licensing for payments, remittance, e-money, and crypto services across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires deep knowledge of financial regulations, hands-on licensing experience, and the ability to coordinate with regulators, external counsel, and internal teams to embed compliant design into products.

The position demands strong negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management skills in