• Regional scope
• Steady growth
• Global operations and solutions

Our client, a major fintech with an international footprint, is looking to take on an experienced legal counsel to oversee regional operations.

Playing a key role in supporting the regional business, scope includes advising on product launch and coverage expansion, commercial agreements, and corporate governance related matters.

Experience (especially in product regulatory function) in fintech/financial services/technology would be highly relevant. Candidates with minimum 6 PQE in private practice or in-house (particularly start-ups) are welcomed to apply.

Key Responsibilities (

• Work across functions to provide overarching legal and risk mitigating direction, particularly focused on product and pertinent regulations.
• Keep abreast of industry regulations, compile/update legal and regulatory information.
• Draft, review and negotiate broad range of commercial and corporate contracts.
• Managing external counsels
• Maintain relationships with regulators when and as required.
• Research and develop legal strategies for supporting new business technologies and structures.

Key Requirements 

• More than 8 PQE with degree from well reputed law school.
• Legal qualifications in PRC, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK or US.
• Experienced in advising on regulatory matters in multiple jurisdictions.
• Highly attuned to business needs and able to apply legal expertise accordingly.
• Able to assess and communicate insight from commercial angle to international stakeholders.
• Perceptive decision maker with ability to manage junior lawyers and external counsels effectively.
• Resilient and adaptable to constant flux in diverse startup work culture.

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