Legal Counsel (Payment Tech)

Our client is a prominent technology company specializing in digital payment platforms and financial services.

Job Title:

Legal Counsel (Payment Tech)

Employment Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Location:

Working Experience:

6 - 8 Year(s)

Expiry Date:

13/05/2025

Responsibilities

1. Conduct thorough legal risk assessments for commercializing technology solutions internationally, and provide practical solutions based on market experience.
2. Draft and negotiate legal documents, including product agreements, sales agreements, and partnership agreements.
3. Prepare and enhance standardized agreements for products.
4. Work closely with internal teams, including compliance, data privacy, and AML teams, to develop and implement risk mitigation measures.
5. Collaborate with internal control, finance, and product departments to create and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
6. Proactively observe market trends and industry practices and advise on risk tolerance levels and provide strategic risk mitigation advice.

Requirements

1. Bachelor or above degree in law.
2. A minimum working experience of 6-8 years PQE.
3. Must have substantial experience in financial services in the region.
4. Preferred: common law legal qualification with top-tier international law firm training and substantial in-house experience in financial regulatory businesses; proficient in Mandarin (both spoken and written).
5. Strong regulatory/compliance knowledge and skills, especially in relation to payment regulations in Asia (knowledge in payment regulations in the EU and the US is a plus).
6. Excellent technical, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills together with practical commercial acumen.
7. Must be a team player, highly motivated self-starter, and eager learner with excellent project management skills.
8. Demonstrable advocacy and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to influence different business functions.
9. Excellent people management skills.
10. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
11. Traveling to Mainland China and Asia is expected.

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.