Legal Counsel

We seek a Legal Counsel to join our company’s Legal Department. The ideal candidate will play a major role in ensuring contractual compliance and legal alignment within the rapidly evolving landscape of the financial industry, including cryptocurrency, digital assets, investment funds, FinTechs, and payment institutions. The candidate should demonstrate a keen interest in emerging technologies and possess a solid understanding of the legal framework surrounding these industries. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, engage with diverse clients, and contribute to the advancement of legal strategies within the context of emerging financial technologies.

1. Managing and organising teamwork
   • Leading a team of legal professionals and/or legal support team (Research and Products)
   • Overseeing the operation of the teamwork (Research and Products)
   • Ensuring compliance of processes, activities, procedures, products and services with internal and external regulations
   • Advising employees and management on contracting and day-to-day transactions
   • Conducting legal training sessions
2. In-house corporate lawyer
   • Preparation of legal documents for corporate structure in order to mitigate legal risks
   • Creation of a process for keeping the corporate legal documents up-to-date
   • Revision and upgrade of existing legal documents
   • Revision of existing AML policies
   • Preparation of AML educating materials for employees
   • Creation & Development of AML related schooling classes (internal) + basic provision of internal regular classes
   • In-house day-to-day routine, including contract preparation, revision and legal guidance
   • Creation of a process for legal research/requirements for various license procedures globally
   • Communicating with clients and partners
3. Process/projects for Fintechs and related client projects
   • Participation in calls with (potential) clients/existing clients applying for various licenses
   • Participation in calls with business partners (B2B)
   • Creation of process flow for license application related cases in various jurisdictions
4. LegalTech Process Owner
   • Participation in executive corporate vision-oriented calls
   • Proving thought leadership by initiating and leading our legal digitalization
   • Creation of Roadmap for legal-digitalization based on vision outcome
   • Creation of standardized processes, including an internal knowledge base
   • Automation of legal processes (such as KYC/KYB processes)

• Higher education (Master's degree or equivalent qualification);
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience;
• English at C1 level (knowledge of other languages an advantage);
• Ability to lead a team, to work as part of a team and to contribute to a friendly working environment;
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal compliance principles;
• Strong interest understanding, and relevant experience in the latest developments in the financial industry and underlying technology, including cryptocurrency, FinTechs, and blockchain technology;
• Familiarity with Web3 legal developments;
• Understanding of EU Law and its implications for corporate management and advisory services (knowledge of the legal frameworks of any specific EU Member State(s) is advantageous);
• Ability to engage with clients and understand their legal needs in the context of different financial industries;
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases, including the capability to conduct thorough legal research and analyze case law, statutes, and regulations;
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively;
• Computer literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Strong analytical, organisational and creative thinking skills;
• Strong ability to work under pressure, i.e. the ability to work in a stable and high-quality manner under pressure and to use time effectively;
• Sense of responsibility, reliability and judgement.

How do your skills match this job?

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Corporate Lawyer?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• How would you rate your English language skills?