In-House Legal Executive

Deriv; Sepang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

As an In-House Legal Executive at a leading company, you will shape legal strategies across various jurisdictions within the fintech and e-commerce sectors. This role involves providing legal guidance on compliance, drafting essential documents, and leveraging innovative tools to enhance legal workflows. Join a diverse team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise drives business growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

High-tech work environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Keen interest in financial services and e-commerce regulations.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance and intellectual property rights.
• Draft and review policies and procedures for compliance.
• Conduct legal research on evolving laws and regulations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Data protection

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in law or related field

Job description

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Are you a sharp legal mind ready to navigate the complex intersection of fintech, e-commerce, and international regulation? As our In-House Legal Executive at Deriv, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our legal strategy across multiple jurisdictions, directly influencing our global growth and compliance posture. You'll tackle challenging regulatory landscapes while providing crucial legal guidance that enables our business to innovate confidently in the fast-paced world of online trading and financial services. As an AI-first business, you’ll have access to cutting-edge tools to improve your legal workflows and risk management efficiency, as well as support data-driven, compliant decision-making.

On a given day, you will:

Deliver timely, practical advice on complex legal matters including regulatory compliance, intellectual property rights, data protection, anti-money laundering, and international contract law

Draft and review critical policies and procedures, supporting licensing applications and ensuring ongoing compliance for all Deriv entities

Leverage AI-powered legal research and contract analysis tools to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support informed, data-driven legal decision-making

Review advertising and promotional materials to ensure compliance with applicable marketing in multiple jurisdictions, providing clear, actionable guidance to marketing teams to mitigate legal risks

Implement data privacy policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with international data protection regulations, conduct privacy impact assessments for new initiatives, manage data subject requests, and advise on best practices for handling personal data across the organisation

Conduct targeted legal research on evolving laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions, distilling actionable insights to alert stakeholders, proactively mitigate risks, and ensure practical, compliant business operations

Alert senior leadership to significant legal and regulatory developments, recommending proactive measures to maintain compliance and competitive advantage

You will enjoy working with us if you:

Thrive in a fast-paced global environment where your legal expertise drives business growth and fuels innovation.

Are enthusiastic about breaking down complex legal challenges into clear, actionable insights that benefit both technical and non-technical teams.

Are interested in learning about navigating diverse regulatory frameworks and experimenting with AI tools to streamline legal processes.

Value the chance to build specialised expertise in fintech and e-commerce law while contributing to a cutting-edge online trading platform.

We would love to work with you if you:

Have 1 year + of experience in a corporate legal environment, with a keen interest in financial services, investment, and e-commerce regulations, and hold a degree in law or a related field.

Possess strong risk assessment skills and stay up-to-date with legislative and regulatory developments in the fintech industry.

Offer data-oriented legal guidance underpinned by expertise in complex technological and financial systems.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, working effectively at all levels with high integrity and maturity.

Combine meticulous attention to detail with superior organisational abilities, a can-do attitude, and articulate communication skills in both spoken and written English.

Company Culture

Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural collaboration. Enjoy competitive compensation and professional development opportunities Be part of a company recognised for excellence and committed to career growth opportunities. You'll be part of our Cyberjaya office, home to 600 talented professionals driving innovation in online trading. Our purpose-built, five-storey building enhances collaboration and creativity, leveraging cutting-edge AI and no-code/low-code platforms to push boundaries. You'll join a vibrant workplace where weekly knowledge-sharing sessions, cross-functional collaborations, and cultural celebrations create an engaging atmosphere. You'll work in a stimulating, high-tech environment featuring modern conference rooms, a fully-furnished gym, and barista-made coffee, all designed to keep you motivated and inspired.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, find out more about life at Deriv here.

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Deriv Services Sdn Bhd is the operational headquarters in Cyberjaya for Deriv.com, a pioneer in online trading. Focused on customer-centric solutions, we aspire to be the world’s leading online trading service provider.

Our offices in Ipoh and Melaka tap into the talent pools of high-potential university graduates in these cities. These offices offer shared services, mainly customer support, payment processing, and accounting, to Deriv Group companies worldwide.

The scale and complexity of our mission require smart, talented, and dedicated people who are up for a challenge to make online trading on the world’s financial markets accessible to anyone.

Deriv Services Sdn Bhd is the operational headquarters in Cyberjaya for Deriv.com, a pioneer in online trading. Focused on customer-centric solutions, we aspire to be the world’s leading online trading service provider.

Our offices in Ipoh and Melaka tap into the talent pools of high-potential university graduates in these cities. These offices offer shared services, mainly customer support, payment processing, and accounting, to Deriv Group companies worldwide.

The scale and complexity of our mission require smart, talented, and dedicated people who are up for a challenge to make online trading on the world’s financial markets accessible to anyone.

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