Paralegal

WOTRANSFER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Singapore is seeking a Legal Consultant to handle compliance and legal affairs related to cross-border payments. Ideal candidates will have a law degree, excellent English skills, and familiarity with Singapore's legal framework. Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred. This role requires strong research capabilities and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Singaporean legal system and regulations on cross-border payments.
• Proficiency in English; candidates speaking Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on fintech and AML regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws.
• Support internal legal queries and oversee document management.
• Communicate with external legal authorities.

Skills

Legal research capabilities

Logical thinking skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in law

Master's degree in commercial law, international law, financial law

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Contract Review and Drafting: Assist in drafting, reviewing and amending contracts, agreements and other legal documents related to cross-border payment business to ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on laws and regulations in areas such as cross-border payment, fintech, data privacy, and anti-money laundering (AML), and provide legal advice.
• Compliance Support: Assist the company in ensuring that its business operations comply with the legal and regulatory requirements of Singapore and other jurisdictions, especially in compliance matters related to payment and fintech.
• Cross-border Legal affairs: Assist in handling legal affairs related to cross-border payments, including but not limited to international contract disputes, cross-border transaction compliance, intellectual property protection, etc.
• Internal legal consultation: Provide legal support to various departments within the company, answer daily legal questions, and ensure that business decisions comply with legal requirements.
• Document Management: Be responsible for the filing and management of legal documents to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all legal documents.
• External cooperation: Assist in communication and cooperation with external lawyers, regulatory authorities and other relevant parties to ensure that the company's interests are effectively protected.

Job Requirements

• Educational Background: graduates with a bachelor's or master's degree in law . A bachelor's degree in law is a basic requirement, and those with a master's degree in commercial law, international law, financial law or related fields are preferred.
• Legal Knowledge: Familiar with the Singaporean legal system and have a basic understanding of relevant laws and regulations on cross-border payments, fintech, data privacy, anti-money laundering, etc.
• Language Proficiency: Possess excellent written and oral English skills, be proficient in writing legal documents and conducting legal analysis. Those who master other languages (such as Mandarin) will be given priority.
• Industry Interests: Have a strong interest in cross-border payment and the fintech industry, and be willing to develop in this field for a long time.
• Skill Requirements: Possess strong legal research capabilities, logical thinking skills and analytical abilities, and be capable of independently handling complex legal issues.
• Teamwork: Possess excellent communication skills and a strong sense of teamwork, and be capable of working closely with colleagues from different departments.
• Sense of responsibility and meticulousness: Work seriously and responsibly, pay attention to details, and be able to complete tasks efficiently under high pressure.

“We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.”