Legal Counsel

CoinGecko; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Malaysia is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide primary legal support on various regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will draft and review contracts, manage legal risks, and ensure compliance with laws. Qualifications include a Bachelor's of Laws degree and 3-5 years of legal experience. This role offers a transparent salary structure between RM9,872 and RM10,859 monthly, along with opportunities for professional growth in the vibrant cryptocurrency industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post qualification experience with a minimum of 2 years as a legal counsel.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar.
• Ability to learn quickly about technology and cryptocurrency.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal support on matters related to contracts and agreements.
• Draft and review contracts including commercial and vendor agreements.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contracts

Legal Research

Intellectual Property

Regulatory Affairs

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s of Laws degree

Job description

We practice transparent salaries and a level structure at CoinGecko:

Transparent and level-based compensation structure designed to support clarity and fairness across all roles.

• The salary for this position is RM9,872 - RM10,859.
• Learn more about our level structure at CoinGecko's Career Progression.

Job Responsibilities

• Legal Support: Provide primary legal support to the business on a range of legal and regulatory matters. Identify and raise legal issues in contracts and agreements.
• Contracts Preparation & Tracking: Draft, review, and assist with negotiations for various contracts and agreements, including but not limited to commercial contracts, partnerships, licensing, and vendor agreements. Negotiate contract clauses in line with internal playbook guidance. Assist with contract tracking and maintenance of the contract management system.
• Risk Assessment: Assist in identifying legal risks associated with the company's operations, products, and services. Support the development of mitigation strategies and elevate issues to the Senior Legal Counsel as appropriate.
• Intellectual Property: Assist in mapping and managing the company’s intellectual property and conduct research on global intellectual property law.
• Corporate Governance: Assist in maintaining corporate records and support corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with corporate law requirements.
• Dispute Resolution: Support dispute resolution and prevention efforts, including pre-litigation negotiations and assisting with the management of external counsel in mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
• Regulatory Filings: Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, reports, and disclosures to regulatory authorities as required.
• Policy Development: Support the implementation, maintenance, and review of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Assist in maintaining the company's code of conduct and ethical guidelines.
• Legal Research & Compliance: Conduct legal research on specific issues as assigned. Stay up-to-date with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines related to technology, intellectual property, financial services, and cryptocurrency,
• Documentation: Assist in creating and maintaining legal documentation, standard templates, and playbooks. Contribute to and participate in knowledge-sharing activities.
• Legal Vendor Management: Support the end-to-end process of any legal-related vendor acquisition, including gathering vendor proposals and assisting with cost-benefit analysis.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support strategic business objectives. Able to answer questions from business stakeholders and provide commercially viable legal solutions.
• Coaching: Able to mentor interns when required. Mentorship includes imparting knowledge and/or technical skills for day-to-day work.
• Support any ad hoc tasks as required by the company.

Job Requirements

• Proven Track Record: 3-5 years of post qualification experience (PQE) with a minimum of 2 years experience as a legal counsel, preferably with some exposure to technology, financial services, or related industries.
• Education: Bachelor’s of Laws degree from an accredited law school and CLP/admission to the Bar in a jurisdiction relevant to the company's operations.
• Domain Knowledge: Ability to quickly learn about the technology and cryptocurrency industry, business and departmental operations, and relevant regulations.
• Legal Knowledge: Foundational knowledge across key areas of legal functions (Contracts, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Affairs, Data Privacy). Good understanding of commercial laws and laws governing digital/SaaS products.
• Commercial Awareness: Self-motivated, resourceful, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to succeed in a fast-paced and highly agile environment.
• Operational Excellence: Spot and prevent errors, design and implement cross‑functional procedures to enhance operational efficiency with an exceptionally high bar for accuracy and quality.
• Ownership: Self‑motivated and can work independently with minimal supervision. Strong sense of self‑leadership, curiosity, and creativity in improving existing projects and workflows.
• Problem Solving: Ability to figure out solutions to problems under many constraints, articulate arguments in well‑structured narrative, and balance business goals.
• Communication: Excellent communicator who can build excellent working relationships with internal and external parties and engage decisively to resolve disputes and conflicts.
• Integrity: Sound judgment and ability to handle highly sensitive and private data.
• Growth Mindset: Passion for delving into new technologies, embracing better ideas, and open to challenges and possibilities.
• Web3 Interest: Keen interest in the cryptocurrency industry.