Legal Counsel | Singapore, SG | In-Office

Aeon Search Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a dynamic in-house Legal Counsel to drive financial regulatory compliance and strategic contract negotiations in the fintech space. The ideal candidate will provide legal advisory on regulations, manage contracts, and handle disputes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Applicants should be qualified lawyers with a minimum of 2 years PQE and knowledge of the Singapore financial services framework.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Singapore financial services regulatory framework.
• Understanding of commercial and technology legal matters.
• Interest in developing fintech environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel on financial regulations and corporate governance.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and internal policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements.
• Handle client disputes and oversee litigation.
• Assist with corporate secretarial duties.

Skills

Financial regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Corporate governance

Dispute resolution

Education

Qualified lawyer with minimum 2 years PQE

Job description

Legal Counsel

Aeon Search Consulting Singapore Apply now Posted 1 day ago In-Office Job Permanent Competitive

Legal Counsel

Aeon Search Consulting Singapore Apply now

Seeking a dynamic in-house Legal Counsel to drive financial regulatory compliance and strategic contract negotiations in the Fintech space. You will shape risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory advisory while collaborating with cross-functional teams for business growth.

As a Legal Counsel in a Fintech company:

Legal Advisory: Provide strategic legal counsel on financial regulations, corporate governance, intellectual property, IT, and data protection.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable laws, industry regulations, and internal policies.

Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements, including brokerage, custody, licensing, NDAs, and MOUs.

Dispute Resolution: Handle client disputes, liaise with external counsel, and oversee litigation, settlement negotiations, and risk mitigation.

Regulatory Updates: Advise on current and upcoming laws, consultation papers, and technology-related compliance matters.

Transaction Documentation: Ensure contracts align with company policies and address key legal risks.

Project & Secretarial Support: Assist with corporate secretarial duties and manage ad-hoc commercial projects.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with min 2 years PQE
• Knowledge of Singapore financial services regulatory framework
• Knowledge of commercial and technology legal matters
• Interests in developing fintech environment

Interested applicants, please email a copy of resume to [e-mail] for a discussion.

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