Senior Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Singapore.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to product and business teams on the design, structuring, and rollout of new products and features.

• Evaluate the integration of crypto and web3 products within relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Generate comprehensive regulatory analysis addressing inquiries such as token classification and derivatives.

• Oversee and assist with license applications from start to finish.

• Monitor regulatory advancements in the areas of crypto, web3, fintech, and payments.

• Recognize legal and regulatory challenges early and offer clear, strategic advice.

• Incorporate compliance considerations into product design, including AML, KYC, and sanctions.

• Assess marketing and customer-facing materials for adherence to regulatory standards.

• Provide counsel on conflicts of interest, particularly those stemming from affiliated venues.

• Facilitate ongoing regulatory compliance across different markets.

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts across various business sectors.

• Address inquiries and information requests from internal teams and regulatory bodies.

• Assist in developing scalable internal guidelines and processes to maintain compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Licensed attorney with 4 to 7 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in-house, with direct experience advising crypto or web3 enterprises.

• Solid understanding of the regulatory frameworks relevant to crypto, web3, fintech, or financial services.

• Familiarity with regulations related to financial promotions and marketing as they pertain to financial or crypto products.

• Knowledge of the regulations governing trading, brokerage, or market infrastructure activities.

• Proven experience in regulatory, licensing, product, and commercial matters.

• Comfortable working across various jurisdictions and eager to learn about unfamiliar regulatory regimes quickly.

• Ability to work independently and reliably under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to clarify regulatory matters to non-lawyers.

• A practical, solution-focused mindset.

• Strong organizational abilities, capable of managing competing priorities effectively.

• Proficiency in English.

• Preferred: Experience with licensing or registration for crypto, payments, or financial service providers.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks across multiple regions.

• Working knowledge of AML and KYC obligations, sanctions, and consumer or data protection regulations.

• Experience in direct engagement with regulators.

• Proficiency in speaking and writing in Chinese is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Remote work options