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Head of Legal & Compliance, FinTech (Min 8 PQE)

Posted 17 November 2021
SalarySGD180,000-SGD250,000
LocationSingapore
Job type Permanent
DisciplineChief Operating Officer & Governance
ReferenceEC/HOL&C/FS/SG

Job Description

  • Well-backed FinTech (Tier 1 PE and Corporate backers)
  • Broad scope
  • Highly visible role

Our client, an exciting and well-backed FinTech company is looking to fill a Head of Legal & Compliance role.

Reporting into C-Suite, the successful candidate will be given the remit to manage a broad spectrum of legal & compliance matters. Day to day scope will include but not limited to drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on Compliance and Regulatory related matters.

You are LLB qualified and called to the Singapore Bar (min 8 PQE). Candidates with experience working in the financial services sector (Banks, Asset Management, Non-Bank FIs; etc) will be highly relevant for the role. Candidates without prior FinTech experience but has good experience in Financial Services are welcomed to apply.

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements
  • Advise stakeholders on possible legal risk and provide mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance to company’s policies and regulatory requirements
  • Advise on compliance topics (including but not limited to data protection, sanctions, AML, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption)
  • Assist in the drafting of policies, guidelines, legal templates, and other documents to ensure best practices
  • Developing and maintaining contract templates
  • Conduct relevant legal training for stakeholders
  • Manage relationship with regulators and be kept abreast of latest development in relevant regulatory landscape
  • Manage and build out the Legal & Compliance function of the company

Key Requirements 

  • LLB/LLM qualified
  • Min 8 PQE
  • Experience in leading local/international law firms and Financial Services
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player who can operate independently

 

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