Chief Legal Officer – Fintech & Payments Regulation

BeathChapman Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital payments firm in Singapore seeks a Chief Legal Officer to oversee legal and regulatory strategies, ensuring compliance with the Payment Services Act and managing risks across fintech products. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with at least 15 years of experience in financial regulation and fintech. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders to provide aligned legal advice that fosters growth and innovation, reporting directly to the CEO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in Financial Services Fintech.
• Strong experience in regulatory frameworks related to payments.
• Proven ability to manage legal risks in digital payments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s legal and regulatory strategy.
• Ensure compliance with Payment Services Act and Securities & Futures Act.
• Provide legal advice to support business growth and innovation.

Skills

Financial regulation

Fintech experience

Commercial contracting

Data Privacy governance

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer in Singapore or common-law jurisdiction

Job description

A leading digital payments firm in Singapore seeks a Chief Legal Officer to oversee legal and regulatory strategies, ensuring compliance with the Payment Services Act and managing risks across fintech products. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with at least 15 years of experience in financial regulation and fintech. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders to provide aligned legal advice that fosters growth and innovation, reporting directly to the CEO.