Regional Legal Counsel (NSEA)

Our client, helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. They are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Their technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents

What you'll do:

As the Regional Legal Counsel overseeing both North and South East Asia operations, you will provide guidance, advice, and legal support to the Group’s Financial Services and Merchant Services businesses in Southeast Asia and Greater China. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Project Management, Product, Executive Leadership, Compliance, and other internal departments to ensure alignment with local and the Group’s legal strategy and with applicable laws and regulations, with a strong focus on Greater China.

• Offer legal advice to business stakeholders with across a wide range of subject areas, including corporate, enterprise, commercial, regulatory, employment and labor related contracts/matters/issues; data privacy; dispute resolutions/litigation management and legal compliance issues;
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and documentation across Worldline’s payment ecosystem, encompassing sales, procurement, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, investments, and other innovative business models, addressing legal issues such as intellectual property, and data protection;
• Provide legal advice on new business products and models, including Cloud, SaaS, AI, while staying updated on rules, regulations, and other statutory requirements;
• Keeping up-to-date knowledge of contract law, new laws and regulatory requirements in various jurisdictions where we have a presence in Southeast Asia and Greater China

What you bring:

The perfect fit for this is someone who can drive positive change, innovate, step up and show what's next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a top-tier/reputable university
• At least 8 years of rich legal experience with a combination of both private practice and in-house experience
• Experience working on Greater China legal matters and contracting
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, business-level proficiency in Chinese and other Asian language
• Previous in-house technology (software, hardware, platforms, cloud, networks) experience, and particularly payments sector experience;

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a forward-thinking company that values innovation and embraces new technologies. They offer opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly growing company. You will work with a team of passionate, diverse, and talented professionals who are committed to excellence. The company offers an attractive compensation package, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. They also promote a supportive work-life balance culture with flexible working arrangements.

What's next:

Eager to elevate your legal career? Apply now!

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