Legal Counsel APAC

3 days ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Randstad Malaysia Full time

about the company
A fast-growing MNC specialising in financial and investment services, digital assets and block-chain technology, with a secure platform for trading and managing digital assets. With a strong presence in Asia, this organisation is focused on innovation, security, and user experience, the company empowers individuals and businesses to navigate the evolving world of decentralised finance (DeFi). Fully committed to transparency, the company provides a safe environment for users to engage with confidence.

about the job

  • Corporate & commercial advisory. Provide strategic legal guidance to the executive team on business decisions, ensuring alignment with goals and laws especially in fin-tech and digital assets.
  • Cross-Border Transactions, taking lead in due diligence for global partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across borders.
  • Advise on corporate governance, ethical standards, and legal risks, ensuring sound decision-making and compliance with best practices.
  • Oversee policies, collaborating with Compliance team to ensure regulatory compliance with international regulations in the rapidly evolving fin-tech and digital asset industries, ensuring proactive engagement with regulators and implementing internal policies to mitigate risk.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings and manage external counsel to defend the company's interests in disputes.
  • Support global expansion efforts by advising on legal complexities and regulatory considerations for strategic partnerships.
  • Develop policies to mitigate legal risks, ensuring ongoing regulatory adherence and fostering business growth.

about the requirements

  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in corporate or commercial law in a law firm or in-house legal department, focusing on high-value contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
  • Extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex agreements such as NDAs, service contracts, partnerships, M&As, and licensing deals.
  • Proven track record of conducting due diligence for cross-border transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
  • Strong background in banking, financial or investment services, fin-tech, digital assets, or technology sectors is preferred.
  • Expertise in relevant regulatory demands such as data privacy, KYC and digital assets is an added advantage.

skills
no additional skills required

qualifications
no additional qualifications required

education
Bachelor Degree

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