Senior In-house Legal Counsel

Deriv Services Sdn Bhd; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Cyberjaya is seeking a Senior In-house Legal Counsel to manage legal risks and ensure compliance across global markets. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced legal technology and work strategically with stakeholders to drive business growth while minimizing risks. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the legal landscape of the firm in a vibrant and stimulating environment.

Benefits

Fully-furnished gym

Barista-made coffee

Weekly knowledge-sharing sessions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory developments in fintech.
• Expertise in complex technological and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and ownership of high-risk legal matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify legal risks.
• Develop policies related to governance and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide data-driven legal advice.
• Drive automation and process efficiency through legal technology.
• Lead legal awareness initiatives across the company.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Risk assessment

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Legal technology integration

Education

University degree in law

Job description

At Deriv, we are redefining the future of online trading through innovation, technology, and a relentless focus on doing things the right way. As Senior In‑house Legal Counsel, you will be at the forefront of our commitment to excellence, shaping how we navigate a complex, rapidly evolving fintech landscape. This is your opportunity to minimise legal risk, ensure compliance across global markets, and have a direct impact on the direction of our business by leveraging advanced legal technology and automation.

You will collaborate across functions, take ownership of high‑impact projects, and become an integral voice in strategic decision‑making. Your expertise will help us build robust legal frameworks, develop forward‑thinking policies, and empower teams to make confident, business‑aligned decisions. Here, your work will not just protect our business—it will drive our growth and help shape the way millions of people interact with financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and ownership of complex, high‑risk legal matters and projects, ensuring alignment with Deriv’s legal risk framework, business growth objectives, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with key stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Develop, enhance, and implement policies and best practices related to contract governance, negotiation, and regulatory compliance; contribute proactively to the evolution of company policies in response to legislative, industry, or technological developments.
• Conduct advanced risk assessments, prepare detailed mitigation strategies for key business challenges, and support the development and delivery of significant business projects by providing actionable, data‑driven legal advice.
• Drive automation and process efficiency by integrating legal technology and AI tools into workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and continuously seeking opportunities to streamline contract management, legal research, and reporting processes.
• Lead initiatives to elevate company‑wide awareness of legal and regulatory developments, delivering training, updates, and guidance to internal stakeholders to enable proactive, business‑aligned decision‑making.

Requirements

• Hold a university degree in law or a relevant field.
• Bring 10+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory developments in the fintech industry.
• Are skilled at conducting nuanced risk assessments and offering data‑oriented legal guidance.
• Have deep expertise in complex technological and financial systems and their intersection with the law.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills, excelling at managing multiple priorities.
• Approach challenges with a can‑do attitude and a drive for continual learning and professional growth.
• Think strategically, analyse complex problems, and deliver pragmatic, actionable solutions.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly in spoken and written English, to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Company culture

• Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross‑cultural collaboration.
• 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.