Senior Corporate Counsel

Nium; Singapore; Remote; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in payments technology seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel in Singapore. The role involves leading corporate governance for its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and supporting strategic initiatives like fundraising and M&A. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of legal experience, especially in high-growth environments, and excellent project management and communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Performance bonuses

Medical coverage

Flexible hybrid working environment

Training and workshops

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant corporate experience, preferably managing subsidiaries.
• Experience in corporate governance and corporate legal projects.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance matters for Nium’s global subsidiaries.
• Oversee entity management and compliance obligations.
• Support fundraising and financing initiatives.

Skills

Corporate governance

Legal research

Project management

Effective collaboration

Corporate fundraising

M&A expertise

Communication skills

Job description

About the Company

Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded to deliver the payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Nium holds regulatory licenses in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance independent of geography. The company is co‑headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.

About the Team

Nium’s Global Legal Team works at the intersection of financial technology and regulatory frameworks. The team helps Nium build innovative products, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate complexity and challenges.

About the Role

Senior Corporate Counsel, based in our Singapore office, will lead corporate governance matters for Nium’s global subsidiaries and support governance for the parent company. The role oversees entity management worldwide, prepares and coordinates board meetings, ensures compliance with governance requirements across regulatory licenses, and plays a key role in strategic legal projects spanning M&A, fundraising, equity, IP, and employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as corporate secretary and lead governance for Nium Pte. Ltd. and its global subsidiaries, including board and committee meetings, regulatory filings, resolutions, and consents.
• Partner with Nium leadership, the Board of Directors, and the corporate secretary team to ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance best practices.
• Liaise with product, regulatory, finance, and compliance teams to ensure governance obligations are met under Nium’s regulatory licenses worldwide.
• Oversee intercompany arrangements, including capital contributions, share issuances, and other intra‑group transactions, in coordination with finance and local corporate secretaries.
• Manage D&O questionnaires, related party transactions, and conflicts of interest matters for directors and officers.
• Support fundraising and financing initiatives, including preparing Nium for potential IPO readiness.
• Lead and advise on global M&A activity to support Nium’s growth in new and existing markets.
• Contribute to special legal projects across multiple areas, including equity, IP, and employment.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on complex corporate governance and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with corporate development, finance, HR, the broader legal, and compliance teams to enable Nium’s continued global expansion.
• Prioritize business objectives and support the corporate legal needs of a rapidly scaling, internationally regulated company.
• Proactively identify opportunities to add value and drive strategic initiatives across the business.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant corporate experience at a major law firm and/or in‑house legal team, with experience managing a portfolio of subsidiaries a strong plus.
• Combination of in‑house and law firm practice experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of corporate governance requirements and best practices.
• Proven expertise in corporate fundraising, M&A, and corporate governance, gained through work with high‑growth or multinational companies.
• Strong research, writing, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to act as the primary in‑house attorney on significant corporate projects.
• Effective collaborator who thrives in cross‑functional environments and can influence outcomes through partnership.
• Highly action‑oriented and impact‑driven; comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get things done.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for diverse audiences.
• Intellectually curious, passionate about your work, and energized by a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Humble and low‑ego, with a strong desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of your teammates.

What We Offer at Nium

• Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles, and recognition programs.
• Medical coverage, a 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation—including year‑end shutdown—and a flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).
• Role‑specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend for continuous upskilling.
• Recognition of innovation and industry awards; see CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024.
• Company‑wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more.
• A commitment to diversity with more than 33 nationalities across 18+ countries and 10 office locations, and an equal‑opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nium provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Nium complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Details

Seniority level: Senior Corporate Counsel

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal