Senior Counsel

BITGO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset company in Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel to lead contract negotiations and manage legal aspects of operations. You will ensure compliance while supporting business growth through innovative legal solutions. Ideal for candidates with a law degree, extensive PQE in top-tier law firms, and a strong understanding of blockchain technology. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to navigate complex legal matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a top-tier law firm.
• At least 3 years of transactional experience at a law firm.
• Good understanding of blockchain technology and digital assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of bespoke contracts for digital asset products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal strategies.
• Manage due diligence requests related to transactions.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Legal risk assessment

Understanding of blockchain technology

Project management skills

Education

Law degree from recognized university

Job description

Job Summary

You will lead contract negotiations and drafting for our regulated digital asset business across APAC, delivering innovative legal solutions for custody, trading, lending, and partnership agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage legal risks and drive efficient contracting processes that support business growth and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of bespoke contracts for pioneering digital asset products and services with limited precedent to enable business innovation
• Draft terms of use and DISCLAIMERS to ensure clear legal protections and compliance
• Collaborate closely with sales, product, regulatory, compliance, product development, and marketing teams to align legal strategies with business objectives
• Manage due diligence requests related to transactions to support informed decision-making
• Assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks in a commercially practical manner to protect the company’s interests
• Develop and enhance legal contracting processes and operations, including workflows, customer contracting lifecycle, pipeline management, and document retention to improve efficiency
• Support corporate governance activities to uphold regulatory and internal standards
• Escalate complex legal issues to senior team members to ensure timely resolution
• Contribute flexibly across the legal team by assisting with tasks beyond core responsibilities as needed

Required competencies and certifications

• Law degree from a recognized university in the US, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, or other relevant jurisdiction
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a top-tier law firm with exposure to international legal systems and/or in-house legal experience at an international financial services or crypto company, ideally involving customer-facing sales, trading, and custody
• At least 3 years of transactional experience at a law firm, demonstrating ability to draft complex legal clauses and manage transactions with sophisticated institutional counterparties and external law firms
• Strong understanding of contract terms and their application in allocating business risks effectively
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while balancing legal risks against business interests
• Good understanding of blockchain technology and digital assets to inform legal advice and contract drafting

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Flexible, “can-do” attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Experience advising on cross-border regulatory matters, including licensing requirements, registration obligations, and compliance frameworks across multiple APAC jurisdictions (Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, etc.)
• Familiarity with AML/CTF regulations and sanctions compliance as they apply to digital asset businesses and customer onboarding processes
• Ability to conduct legal research efficiently and synthesize findings from multiple jurisdictions to provide clear, actionable recommendations on novel legal questions
• Experience working with external regulatory counsel and managing relationships with government authorities, regulators, or industry associations
• Demonstrated ability to identify, escalate, and help resolve conflicts of interest, ethical issues, or potential reputational risks
• Strong project management skills to lead cross-functional legal initiatives from conception through implementation
• Understanding of smart contracts, DeFi protocols, tokenization, and other emerging blockchain technologies and their legal implications
• Experience training or mentoring business teams on legal topics, contract standards, or risk management best practices