Senior Legal Counsel – Payments (Asia & Greater China)

Worldline; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments technology innovator is seeking a Legal Counsel in Kuala Lumpur to provide comprehensive legal support for its Financial Services and Merchant Services businesses in Southeast Asia and Greater China. This role involves drafting agreements, advising on regulatory matters, and collaborating with various departments to align with legal strategies. Applicants must have extensive legal experience in common law jurisdictions, particularly concerning Greater China, and possess strong contract law knowledge.

Benefits

Flexible benefits (applicable for Malaysia only)

Special birthday leave

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

Professional development and training opportunities

Global exposure working with teams across regions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience working on Greater China legal matters.
• Excellent spoken and written English; business-level proficiency in Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide legal support for new business products including Cloud and SaaS.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract negotiation

Data privacy

Dispute resolution

Regulatory compliance

Education

Legally qualified in a common law jurisdiction

Job description

A leading payments technology innovator is seeking a Legal Counsel in Kuala Lumpur to provide comprehensive legal support for its Financial Services and Merchant Services businesses in Southeast Asia and Greater China. This role involves drafting agreements, advising on regulatory matters, and collaborating with various departments to align with legal strategies. Applicants must have extensive legal experience in common law jurisdictions, particularly concerning Greater China, and possess strong contract law knowledge.