Legal Counsel

dtcpay; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech sector is seeking a Legal Counsel to develop and execute legal strategies aligned with business objectives. The role involves drafting agreements, managing external counsel, and providing regulatory advice. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience and be qualified lawyers, with proficiency in English and Mandarin preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience from top-tier law firms or financial institutions.
• Strong background in regulatory advice for financial institutions or fintech.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of the group’s legal strategy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and trading agreements.
• Advise on regulatory matters related to product offerings.

Skills

Legal drafting

Regulatory advice

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Ethics and integrity

Collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer in English, Commonwealth, U.S., or European jurisdiction

Job description

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What you'll do:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the group’s legal strategy in alignment with broader business objectives.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, including engagement, case oversight, and quality control to ensure effective outcomes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial and trading agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards and internal policies.
• Advise on regulatory matters related to product offerings, marketing, licensing, and other compliance requirements across key jurisdictions.
• Develop, implement, and manage legal and compliance frameworks to support the company’s regulatory obligations and risk posture.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s operations and provide timely, strategic legal advice.
• Collaborate with the Compliance team on licensing, product launches, regulatory reviews, and ongoing risk assessments.
• Support internal legal training and awareness initiatives to promote sound risk management and regulatory compliance across teams.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified lawyer in an English, Commonwealth, U.S., or European jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience from top-tier law firms and/or financial institutions.
• Strong background in providing regulatory advice to financial institutions, payments platforms, or fintech companies.
• Familiarity with financial or crypto licensing processes and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, VARA, MAS, HK SFC) is highly preferred.
• Experience in non-contentious legal work; dispute resolution or litigation experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, high-growth environments; start-up experience is advantageous.
• Exceptional legal drafting, interpretation, and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical approach to risk and compliance.
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin for collaboration with Chinese vendors.

Additional notes:

• This role is fully onsite, requiring your presence in the office.
• Application questions include expected salary, notice period, and Mandarin language proficiency.