Legal Counsel

Crypto Pro Network; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leaves

Medical coverage

Fitness workshops/webinars

Well-stocked pantry

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join their legal team. The role involves advising on regulatory matters, supporting new product launches, and managing legal disputes. Ideal candidates will have up to 2 years of experience with a qualification in Singapore or a comparable jurisdiction. Benefits include generous leaves, medical coverage, and a friendly startup culture in a prime CBD location.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of post-qualification experience needed.
• Preferred legal qualification in Singapore, Hong Kong, UK or other comparable common law jurisdiction.
• Relevant financial services regulatory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory issues affecting the business.
• Guide stakeholders on legal and regulatory navigations.
• Support the launch of new products and services.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive attitude

Education

Legal qualification in Singapore or comparable jurisdiction

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated, commercial, and astute regulatory Legal Counsel to join our legal team. As part of the legal team at Coinhako, you will work closely with senior stakeholders and on matters at the forefront of the intersection between financial technology and regulations. As such, you should be generally comfortable reviewing and advising on cutting‑edge regulatory issues and providing legal counsel across Coinhako’s business and compliance teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Advising business stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues affecting all areas of the business.
• Reviewing applicable laws and regulations and providing strategic guidance to key stakeholders in navigating legal and regulatory issues.
• Providing end‑to‑end legal and regulatory support for the launch of new products and services.
• Assisting with corporate governance matters.
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Liaising with various regulatory authorities and assisting with licence applications.
• Engagement with policymakers on developments affecting the blockchain industry.
• Managing and resolving legal disputes, including alternative dispute resolution methods.

What we’re looking for:

• 0‑2 years of post‑qualification experience. Legal qualification in Singapore, Hong Kong, UK or other comparable common law jurisdiction will be preferred.
• Relevant financial services regulatory and corporate experience will be a plus.
• A commercial mind that enables you to identify and distill a variety of legal issues (e.g., regulatory, contract, IP, privacy, consumer protection, risk) and clearly communicate practical risk‑based solutions to the business and product teams.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and a team player.

What’s in for you:

• Friendly and fun start‑up work culture
• Convenient work location located in the heart of CBD area
• Generous annual leaves on top of national holidays
• Medical coverage including GP, Specialist, TCM and more
• Self‑care benefits and exciting fitness workshops/webinars
• Vibrant office with well‑stocked pantry

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