Legal Counsel

Coinhako; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Singapore seeks a motivated Legal Counsel to join their legal team. The role involves advising on legal and regulatory matters, providing guidance on compliance issues, assisting with corporate governance, and engaging with policymakers on blockchain industry developments. The ideal candidate should have a legal qualification and 0-2 years of experience, preferably with knowledge of financial services regulations. A vibrant and friendly work culture with generous leave and medical coverage is offered.

Benefits

Friendly start-up work culture

Convenient CBD location

Generous annual leave

Medical coverage including GP, Specialist, TCM

Self-care benefits and fitness workshops

Vibrant office with pantry

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of post‑qualification experience preferred.
• Legal qualification in Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, or other common law jurisdiction is a plus.
• Relevant financial services regulatory and corporate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory issues to business stakeholders.
• Provide legal support for product launches.
• Review and draft commercial agreements.
• Assist with corporate governance matters.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities.

Skills

Post-qualification experience

Legal qualification in Singapore, Hong Kong, UK or similar

Understanding of financial services regulations

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational and time-management skills

Ability to distill legal issues

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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