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Legal Counsel (Remote)

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Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their team. This role offers : * Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, deep understanding of commercial, financial, and regulation/compliance. * Global exposure, providing the chance to work with diverse teams and clients from around the world * Flexibility in terms of work arrangements, such as remote work options or flexible hours

What you'll do:

As a Legal Counsel, you will be providing crucial support across various areas. Key responsibilities included:

  • Monitor and interpret global financial regulations, including AML, KYC, data protection, and licensing requirements, ensuring operations are compliant across jurisdictions.
  • Provide strategic legal advice to support the company's growth, addressing regulatory risks and opportunities.
  • Serve as the primary contact for regulatory authorities, managing licensing applications, renewals, and regulatory filings.
  • Ensure contracts align with regulatory requirements and mitigate legal risks while supporting business objectives.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, compliance, and business development, to ensure legal alignment with operational and commercial goals.
  • Conduct regulatory impact assessments for new products, partnerships, and market entry initiatives.
  • Manage and mitigate potential regulatory and contractual disputes.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, technology service agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts, when necessarily.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Legal Counsel role possesses strong legal expertise and meets the following key requirements:

  • Qualified lawyer with minimum of 4-6 years’ post-qualification experience gained in a large national or international law firm or as in-house counsel from a financial institution/service.
  • Proven track record in handling regulatory filings, compliance audits, and managing relationships with regulators.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
  • Experience in draft or reviewing commercial contracts is a plus point.
  • Self-driven, ability to work independently while being an effective team player.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a rapidly growing UK-based fintech company which is revolutionize the financial industry. As a dynamic and innovative organization, they offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions will make a significant impact.

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. We look forward to receiving your application.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal & Corporate Secretarial

Focus: Banking & Finance

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: 1PSXLK-C44C93DD

Date posted: 15 January 2025

Consultant: Annie Lim

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