• Established legal team

• International scope

• Highly visible role

Our client, a global tier 1 crypto/digital asset company is looking to fill a newly created Legal Counsel role to cover the ANZ Markets.

Reporting into the VP of Legal, the successful candidate will be advising on a broad range of legal matters across multiple jurisdictions (ANZ Markets being the focus). Day to day scope includes but not limited to drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a broad range of commercial contracts, advise on new products, advise on general corporate commercial matters, and regulatory matters.

You are LLB qualified and called to the Bar (min 4 PQE). Candidates with experience in FinTech, Financial Service Regulatory, Payments, E-wallet and other related domains would be well regarded. Interest or actual experience in blockchain/digital assets/crypto would be a strong plus. Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in the ANZ region is a must. We are happy to base the candidate either in Singapore or Australia as the company supports 100% remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements

• Support the team in other general corporate commercial matters

• Advise stakeholders on possible legal risk and provide mitigation strategies

• Ensure compliance to company’s policies and regulatory requirements

• Advise cross functional team on new product launches and support existing products from a legal and regulatory pov

• 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

• Keep abreast of developments in the legal, regulatory and compliance landscape and advise business stakeholders accordingly

Key Requirements 

• LLB/LLM qualified

• Min 4 PQE (Australia/New Zealand Bar preferred)

• In-house and law firm experience (FinTech/Payments/Financial Services a plus but not necessary)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Team player who can operate independently

• Interest in crypto/blockchain/digital assets

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