Legal Counsel

TECHNTEA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore seeks a legal professional with expertise in financial services and digital assets. This role involves managing contracts, delivering legal counsel on corporate matters, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in contract negotiation and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. Excellent English proficiency is required to liaise with stakeholders effectively and support business operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in relevant fields.
• Admitted to practice in a common-law jurisdiction.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate core business contracts.
• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts.
• Provide expert legal counsel on corporate governance and commercial matters.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Risk mitigation

Corporate governance

Data protection

Education

LLB or equivalent degree

Job description

Job Summary

This high-impact, business-facing role requires a legal professional with proven expertise in financial services and digital assets to lead the full lifecycle management of corporate legal documentation and affairs, partnering closely with the General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate core business contracts including Liquidity Provider agreements, client agreements, Introducing Broker agreements, payment agreements, and outsourcing agreements to support business operations and growth.
• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring timely execution, amendments, renewals, termination, and compliance with post-termination obligations.
• Develop, maintain, and update standard contract templates and clauses to streamline recurring business activities and reduce legal risks.
• Collaborate with business units to deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice that enables operational efficiency and supports strategic growth initiatives.
• Act as the primary escalation point for resolving legal issues arising from business activities, ensuring timely and effective risk mitigation.
• Provide expert legal counsel on general corporate and commercial matters including corporate governance, group structure, and daily business operations to ensure compliance and sound decision-making.
• Deliver legal support on IT, data protection, and privacy matters to safeguard company interests and maintain regulatory compliance.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• LLB or equivalent degree, admitted to practice in a common-law jurisdiction such as Singapore, UK, US, or Hong Kong.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience combining top-tier law firm training and in-house roles within trading firms, fintech, or digital asset platforms.
• Builder mentality with demonstrated ability to independently establish processes and work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) to effectively review legal documentation, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.