Senior Legal Counsel

PKF-CAP Corporate Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly talented attorney to join their international legal team. This role is pivotal in supporting the Southeast Asia region, providing legal advice on complex issues such as payments and data privacy. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and writing skills, with a strong background in fintech or payments law. You'll collaborate with various teams, offering commercial support and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Join a dynamic and growing company where your expertise will make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payments or fintech law.
• Exceptional attention to detail and risk-adjusted advice.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing legal issues related to payments, e-commerce, and data privacy.
• Providing commercial support to business development teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Legal Writing

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Law

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Our client, a US fintech company is looking for a highly talented attorney who will support the international team within the legal department to support the Southeast Asia region and, as necessary, other global regions. If necessary, you may also work with other global teams. As a growing company, you would be a critical component of the legal function and a strong self-starter, with exceptional writing and analytical skills, and quick on your feet.

Responsibilities

* Reviewing products, features, platforms, and initiatives to provide and coordinate legal advice across complex and multifaceted legal issues such as payments, e-commerce, virtual cards, card acquiring, AML, data security, data privacy, consumer protection and other legal frameworks applicable to our products.

* Providing commercial support to the business development and sales teams covering the Southeast Asia region and elsewhere as required;

* Supporting the Southeast Asia compliance and risk functions with practical and effective advice concerning applicable financial services regulations; and

* Assisting on other internal matters as necessary or advisable, including inter-company arrangements, HR/labor matters and corporate governance.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Law, or Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or equivalent degree.

At least 5 years of experience practicing with experience in payments /fintech company or reputable law firms, preferred those with regulatory experience in payment industry.

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to deliver risk-adjusted practical advice to stakeholders across the business.

Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.

Comfort in and flexibility with working in ambiguity as the business grows.