Legal Counsel (Fintech)

Job Description:

Our client is a fast-growing fintech company in Singapore and they are transforming the financial services landscape through technology-driven innovation. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to support the business in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and scaling with confidence. As Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal advice and hands-on support across commercial, regulatory, product, and corporate legal matters. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including compliance, product, tech, and business development to ensure the company operates within legal frameworks while enabling rapid innovation.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide commercially sound legal advice across a range of issues including financial regulatory matters, corporate governance, intellectual property, IT, and data protection.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documentation (including brokerage and trading agreements, custody agreements, marketing and licensing agreements, NDAs, MOUs etc.)
• Manage client disputes which may include liaising with external counsel for litigation, dispute resolution and settlement negotiations
• Provide legal advisory support on all current and upcoming regulations and consultation papers issued by the regulators including technology and outsourcing matters
• Ensure contract documentation for transactions comply with the Group’s policies, advising on material legal risks and obtaining necessary dispensations in accordance with relevant Group policies
• Support and manage ad-hoc commercial projects
• Assist with general corporate secretarial matters

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with a law degree from a recognized institution and admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum 4–8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house roles (fintech or financial services experience is highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of fintech regulations such as payments, digital banking, e-money, MAS, or equivalent frameworks.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to provide practical, risk-balanced legal advice.

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