Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory / Licensing

Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory / Licensing

We are looking to hire for one of our ecosystem projects. Our client, a leading digital assets ecosystem globally, is in search of an experienced Senior Legal Counsel, with strong knowledge in the crypto space, specializing in Regulatory/Licensing. Ideal candidates will be based in the APAC time zone, preferably in Hong Kong or Singapore.

In this role, you will:

• Manage global licensing and financial regulatory matters.
• Identify and mitigate regulatory risks within the company.
• Oversee external law firms, including their engagement, work review, fee approval, and case management.
• Support the legal team with advice on crypto/financial licensing, product launches, compliance, and risk assessments.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders and manage their expectations.
• Assist the Compliance team with legal analysis on sanctions, AML, and other risks.
• Contribute to the broader legal team's work, including drafting licensing documents and responses to investigations.
• Conduct training to enhance legal awareness related to regulatory risk across the organization.

You might thrive in this role if you have:

• 6+ years of financial regulatory experience as a qualified lawyer.
• Experience in a reputable global law firm and a respected in-house organization; prior regulatory body experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial products (spot trading, derivatives, etc.) and commercial transactions.
• Proven track record with licensing and regulatory matters for financial institutions and cryptocurrency organizations, including interactions with regulators like FCA, MAS, and others.
• Awareness of current policies and rules from standard-setting bodies (IOSCO, EU, central banks).
• Experience with regulatory investigations, sanctions, AML compliance, and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in English is a must; fluency in Mandarin is an advantage.