Legal Counsel (Payment Tech)

Job title: Legal Counsel (Payment Tech)

Company: eLawyer


Job description: Company InformationFirm NameeLawyer RecruitmentCompany Web URLwww.elawyer.com.myOverviewOur client is a prominent technology company specializing in digital payment platforms and financial services.Job DetailsJob Title:Legal Counsel (Payment Tech)Position Level:In HouseSpecialization:Banking & Finance,Compliance/Regulatory,Corporate / M&A / Commercial,Telecommunications / TechnologyEmployment Type:Full Time/PermanentLocation:Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIAWorking Experience:6 – 8 Year(s)Education Level:Professional QualificationExpiry Date:13/05/2025Responsibilities– Conduct thorough legal risk assessments for commercializing technology solutions internationally, and provide practical solutions based on market experience.
– Draft and negotiate legal documents, including product agreements, sales agreements and partnership agreements.
– Prepare and enhance standardized agreements for products.
– Work closely with internal teams, including compliance, data privacy, and AML teams, to develop and implement risk mitigation measures.
– Collaborate with internal control, finance, and product departments to create and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
– Proactively observe market trends and industry practices and advise on risk tolerance levels and provide strategic risk mitigation advice.Requirements– Bachelor or above degree in law.
– A minimum working experience of 6-8 years PQE.
– Must have substantial experience in financial services in the region.
– Preferred: common law legal qualification with top-tiered international law firm training and substantial inhouse experience in financial regulatory businesses; proficient in Mandarin (both spoken and written).
– Strong regulatory/compliance knowledge and skills, especially in relation to payment regulations in Asia (knowledge in payment regulations in the EU and the US is a plus).
– Excellent technical, drafting, negotiation and analytical skills together with practical commercial acumen.
– Must be a team-player, highly motivated self-starter and eager learner with excellent project management skills.
– Demonstrable advocacy and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to influence different business functions.
– Excellent people management skills.
– Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
– Traveling to Mainland China and Asia to be expected.This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.Contact InfoContact Person:VivianContact Tel:0122179771Mobile:0122179771Email:[email protected]Address:Kuala Lumpur , MALAYSIAOffice Hour:Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri0900 – 1800

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Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:34:07 GMT

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