Director, Commercial Legal, Apac

1 week ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airwallex Full time
If you're excited to do the most ambitious work of your career and change the way money moves around the world - join us

Airwallex is the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses growing beyond borders.

With one of the world's most powerful payments and banking infrastructure, our technology empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, move money globally, and simplify their financial operations, all in one single platform.


Established in 2015, our purpose is to connect entrepreneurs, business builders, makers and creators with opportunities in every corner of the world.

Today, Airwallex has a global footprint across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.


The Director of Commercial Legal is a pivotal leadership role responsible for providing strategic legal counsel and support to our company's commercial operations across the APAC region.

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), this position will oversee and manage all legal matters related to commercial transactions, contracts, regulatory compliance, and other legal issues affecting the APAC operations


You will strategically partner with sales leadership, providing proactive and effective legal support to enable the region to achieve their ambitious business goals.


What you'll be doing:

  • Provide practical legal guidance on how to navigate rules and regulations for new deals and customers in APAC
  • Provide legal strategies to facilitate the rollout of our products to customers locally, regionally, and globally
  • Support expansion and launches to customers in new markets
  • Work with the compliance and risk teams globally to align on Airwallex's policies

What you'll bring:

  • 10+ years of experience in commercial, financial service and corporate law preferably with a fastgrowing tech startup or toptier strategy/management consulting or law firm LLB, LLM or Juris Doctor Ability to speak, read and write Mandarin is a must A keen interest in financial services regulation and the fintech industry Experience managing a team Indepth knowledge of the legal and business environment in the APAC region A keen interest in financial services regulation and the fintech industry Experience managing a team Outstanding negotiation, communication, and leadership skills The ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams Demonstrated capability in managing and leading legal teams Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
  • Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know._
Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.

We don't regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Location

  • SG
  • Singapore, HK
  • Hong Kong SAR, AU
  • Sydney, AU
  • Melbourne, MY
  • Kuala Lumpur
Type

  • Full time
Department

  • Legal, Risk & Compliance
Commercial Legal
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