Strategic Legal Counsel, Insurtech Partnerships

PolicyStreet; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PolicyStreet Group seeks a Legal Counsel to serve as a key legal partner to the business as PolicyStreet scales across Southeast Asia. This role will work with senior leadership to support commercial partnerships, regulatory matters, and strategic initiatives across the group, including Polisea Re.

You will advise on structuring partnerships, managing legal risk, and enabling innovative insurance solutions in a fast-moving regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of legal experience, preferably in a leading law firm or mix of private practice and in-house roles.
• Qualified to practice law in Malaysia or another common law jurisdiction.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and complex partnerships.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing financial services in Malaysia, including FSA guidelines.
• Experience or interest in insurance, fintech, insurtech, or regulated financial services.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal partner to business leaders, providing pragmatic legal advice that enables commercial objectives while managing risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including insurance partnerships, distribution, technology integrations, and cross-border contracts.
• Support the company in navigating regulatory environments across Malaysia, Labuan, and other regional markets.
• Review policy structures and commercial frameworks in insurance programs and partnerships.
• Establish and maintain contract management practices and governance frameworks.

Skills

Contract drafting

Commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Legal risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

LL.B. / JD / qualified to practice in Malaysia

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

PolicyStreet Group seeks a Legal Counsel to serve as a key legal partner to the business as PolicyStreet scales across Southeast Asia. This role will work with senior leadership to support commercial partnerships, regulatory matters, and strategic initiatives across the group, including Polisea Re.

You will advise on structuring partnerships, managing legal risk, and enabling innovative insurance solutions in a fast-moving regulatory environment.