[SLP] Regional Legal Counsel (FinTech)
Regional Legal Counsel
About the Client:
A company within the Financial Technology Industry
Key Responsibilities
As the Regional Legal Counsel based in Singapore, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s strategic growth and managing its legal affairs. Your responsibilities will include:
Legal Advisory:
- Identify legal and regulatory issues affecting business units or activities.
- Provide practical, commercial solutions to mitigate risks and enable informed decision-making within acceptable risk levels.
Contract Management:
- Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including subscription agreements, NDAs, data processing agreements, payment and financing documents, and security or transaction-related contracts.
- Ensure all contracts and documents executed by authorized signatories comply with company policies and processes.
Corporate Governance and Compliance:
- Enhance corporate governance by revising guidelines and authority matrices to align with headquarters’ standards.
- Establish and maintain the company’s compliance framework, including drafting relevant policies.
Dispute Resolution and Coordination:
- Provide legal support during disputes, potential conflicts, or litigation matters.
- Coordinate with company secretaries, external legal advisors, and third-party consultants on various legal and corporate matters.
Cross-Regional Collaboration:
- Actively participate in cross-regional team projects to ensure consistency and alignment across operations.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
Educational Background:
- LL.B. or J.D. degree from a reputable university in Singapore, the UK, or another common law jurisdiction.
- Admission to the bar in a common law jurisdiction, with preference for Singapore.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in-house or in banking, with exposure to international trade as a must.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
- Service-oriented and highly responsive, with the ability to handle pressure while providing thoughtful and practical recommendations.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a focus on delivering solutions.
Employer questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore?
- What's your expected monthly basic salary?
- Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Legal Counsel?
Company profile
Stellar Link Partners is a boutique search firm with an initial focus on IT, HR, Legal and assisting China-owned companies to start up/hire in Singapore. The founding partners have a combination of more than 30 years of search/recruitment experience. Stellar Link was borne out of our passion in what we do and the desire to create a place where like-minded people can come together to practice at the highest professional standards. At Stellar Link, we believe the potential for greatness lies in all our us and we enjoy linking great talents to great opportunities. Let us help you uncover your next talent.
You can find out more about us at https://stellar-link.com/
Stellar Link is part of the CGP Group of Companies.
EA Licence number: 21S0698