
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Manager – Legal to oversee and manage legal affairs for our rapidly growing business. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in contract management, litigation, and regulatory compliance, with a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding financial technology, virtual assets, and digital payments.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and technology-related contracts.
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, business implications, and mitigation strategies for new initiatives, products, and partnerships.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution – liaising with external counsels, preparing legal documentation, and ensuring timely updates on ongoing cases.
- Ensure the company’s operations are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements, particularly in fintech and digital asset domains.
- Support corporate governance requirements, including board resolutions, policy reviews, and statutory filings.
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments in fintech, crypto, and financial services, and provide guidance to management on impact and compliance strategies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Compliance, Finance, and Risk teams to ensure alignment with legal frameworks.
Desired Candidate Profile
LLB / LLM from a recognized university.
5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in legal roles, preferably within Fintech, Payments, or Digital Asset companies.
Strong understanding of contract law, financial regulations, and technology-related legal issues.
Experience handling regulatory authorities (e.g: VARA, MAS, FIU, or international equivalents) will be an advantage.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.

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