Senior Legal Counsel

We're looking for an experienced attorney to join our Bettr business unit and play a key role in shaping the legal framework for our tokenisation initiatives, FX and treasury services, and innovative financial products. You'll be at the forefront of developing credit technology-backed financial solutions that serve internal business units across multiple markets.

Job Scope

• Provide primary legal support and advice on cross-border legal and regulatory matters, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and conducting legal analysis
• Lead legal support for tokenisation projects, liquidity management technology, FX, and related financial products across multiple product lines
• Partner closely with the compliance team to identify, assess, and manage regulatory and compliance risks
• Collaborate with legal experts across various jurisdictions on financial regulatory matters, data privacy, intellectual property, and tax issues
• Support internal review and approval processes for new strategic initiatives and product launches
• Manage external legal counsel relationships effectively and efficiently
• Escalate issues appropriately and work collaboratively with team members to deliver high-quality legal solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in law from England, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, or a similar common law jurisdiction
• Minimum 6 years PQE (post-qualification experience)
• Substantial experience in financial services; blockchain and/or derivatives experience is a strong plus
• Training at a top-tier international law firm, substantial in-house experience in banking or financial regulatory businesses
• Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge specific to the financial sector
• Excellent technical, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills coupled with practical commercial acumen
• Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) - required to liaise with Mandarin-speaking counterparts across Greater China offices and support cross-border regulatory matters.
• Team player, highly motivated self-starter, eager learner with excellent project management skills