Legal Counsel

Ria Money Transfer; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical insurance

Certifications & training

Cross-border exposure

ESPP

Team-building activities

Job summary

Ria Money Transfer, a global payments company, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support the APAC region across corporate, regulatory and commercial matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, advise on risk, and partner with cross-functional teams to enable business operations.

You are expected to have 5–8 years of legal experience, with exposure to financial services or fintech, admission to the Bar, and the ability to deliver practical, commercially focused guidance in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent; Bar or eligibility to practise law preferred.
• 5-8 years of legal experience, including private practice.
• Experience advising on regulatory and compliance matters in financial services, payments, remittance, fintech, or regulated industries.
• Experience managing disputes, litigation, investigations, and external counsel.
• Proven ability to draft, review, negotiate, and advise on corporate and commercial agreements.
• Experience advising on employment, workplace, and HR-related legal matters.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational matters, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on contracts and other documentation.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, risk-based, commercially focused advice to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business operations while managing legal and regulatory risks.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation matters, coordinating with external counsel and managing claims.
• Assist with regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters, including documentation for regulators.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Contract drafting

Advisory to business

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

LL.B. / equivalent

Bar admission

Job description

Description

Ria Money Transfer, a business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), delivers innovative financial services including fast, secure, and affordable global money transfers to millions of customers along with currency exchange, mobile top-up, bill payment and check cashing services, offering a reliable omnichannel experience. With over 600,000 locations in nearly 200 countries and territories, our purpose remains to open ways for a better everyday life.

We believe we can create a world in which people are empowered to build the life they dream of, no matter who they are or where they are. One customer, one family, one community at a time.

About This Role

As a Legal Counsel in Legal department, you will be providing legal support to the organization across the APAC region by advising on a broad range of legal matters, supporting business operations, and assisting in managing legal risks in a practical and commercially focused manner.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on a broad range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational matters, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on contracts, correspondence, and other legal documentation.


• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical, risk-based, and commercially focused advice to internal stakeholders.


• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business operations, strategic initiatives, and organizational objectives while managing legal and regulatory risks.


• Support dispute resolution and litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel, managing claims, and assisting with case strategy and administration.


• Assist with regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters, including the preparation, review, and submission of documentation required by regulators and government authorities.


• Develop, maintain, and improve legal templates, policies, and processes to promote efficiency, consistency, and compliance.


• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for legal documents and support general legal administration.


• Perform such other legal and compliance duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent qualification. Admission to the Bar or eligibility to practise law in a relevant jurisdiction is preferred.


• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 5 years in private practice at a reputable law firm is preferred.


• Experience advising on regulatory and compliance matters. Exposure to financial services, payments, remittance, fintech, or regulated industries, including dealings with regulators such as BNM, MAS, BSP, FSA, or similar authorities, is highly preferred.


• Experience managing disputes, litigation, investigations, and external legal counsel.


• Proven ability to draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements.


• Experience advising on employment, workplace, and Human Resources-related legal matters.


• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused, and risk-based legal advice.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines under pressure.


• High level of attention to detail, professionalism, and a structured, fact-based approach to legal analysis and risk assessment.

Perks & Benefits

• Annual leave and medical leave benefits.


• Comprehensive hospitalization and surgical insurance coverage.


• Company-sponsored selected professional certifications, training, and continuous learning programs.


• Exposure to cross-border legal, regulatory, and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions.


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at a discounted rate.


• Periodic employee engagement, wellness, and team-building activities.

Ria Money Transfer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Check out our website to learn more about the company at: http://www.riamoneytransfer.com/

The position responsibilities outlined above are intended to define the general contents and requirements to perform this job. It is not to be taken as a complete statement of responsibilities or requirements. This job description does not restrict the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job as needed.