Senior Counsel (Products)

SD Legal (Recruiting for a global payments platform); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Legal is recruiting for a Senior Counsel (Products) position on behalf of a global payments platform headquartered in Singapore. This role involves partnering with key business units to manage complex commercial and regulatory landscapes across the APAC region, with a focus on product development, protection, and commercial growth.

Responsibilities include advising on product launches, navigating cross-border regulatory obstacles, and coordinating with in-country counsel and vendors to ensure

Qualifications

• 8–14 years PQE.
• Tier 1 law school credentials and law firm background.
• Background in Products and Regulation is essential.
• Mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred but not required.
• Strong ability to work across diverse Asian and overseas teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product, sales, and marketing teams to provide real-time legal advice on product development and launch/distribution.
• Manage cross-border regulatory challenges for new products in the APAC region.
• Liaise with in-country counsel and external vendors to anticipate regulatory resource needs.
• Ensure alignment of sales and marketing activities with applicable laws across Singapore, Asia, US, and EMEA.
• Focus split: 70% Product & Regulation, 30% Commercial.

Skills

Products & Regulation

Education

Tier 1 law school

Job description

Senior Counsel (Products)

Organising Institution / Firm

SD Legal (Recruiting for a global payments platform)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

8–14 Years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE); Tier 1 Education and Law Firm credentials; Background in Products and Regulation (Essential); Mixture of law firm and In-House experience preferred; Ability to work with various cultural backgrounds in Asia and overseas (Essential).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

SD Legal is recruiting for a Senior Counsel (Products) position on behalf of a global payments platform headquartered in Singapore. This role involves partnering with key business units to manage complex commercial and regulatory landscapes across the APAC region, with a focus on product development, protection, and commercial growth.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 8–14 Years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Education: Tier 1 law school and law firm credentials.
• Specialization: Background in Products and Regulation is essential.
• Background: Mixture of law firm and in-house experience is preferred but not essential.
• Soft Skills: Ability to build rapport quickly, high standards for work output, and ability to work across various cultural backgrounds in Asia and overseas.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Partner with product, sales, and marketing teams to provide real-time legal advice on product development and launch/distribution.
• Manage cross-border challenges and regulatory obstacles for new products in the APAC region.
• Liaise with in-country counsel and external vendors to anticipate regulatory resource needs.
• Ensure alignment of sales and marketing activities with applicable laws and regulations across Singapore, Asia, US, and EMEA.
• Focus Split: 70% Product & Regulation, 30% Commercial.