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Legal Counsel

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SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

  • Providing advice on the legal & regulatory matters in relation to the Company's or affiliates' business initiatives in Malaysia and other territories in the field of digital financial services and digital products, in particular, e-wallets, digital micro-finance (specifically, fintech lending and related regulation) and digital micro-insurance
  • Providing regulatory & compliance advice on business activities
  • Advice, draft, review and negotiate relevant contracts & agreements
  • Provide support on transactional M&A work, investments, business and corporate advisory
  • Advice on strategies and solutions for implementation of Company's or affiliates' transactions and businesses and support business implementation
  • Identify, assess, manage and mitigate legal & regulatory risks
  • Work closely with regulatory and compliance team to ensure the company’s all legal and commercial obligations are in line with regulatory and compliance requirements

KEY RESULT AREAS

  • Increased speed and efficiency in delivering urgent advice & support
  • Improved industry & specialist knowledge acquisition

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelors Degree in Law, Bar Admission, at least 5-10 years PQE in legal practice
  • Experience in Fintech, Financial Services, Insurance
  • Familiar with regulatory framework relating to Fintech, Financial Services, Insurance
  • Strong drafting ability and strategic thinker
  • Good attitude, cheerful disposition, great interpersonal skills
  • Not "office hours only" mindset
  • Ready to jump into "all hands on deck" situations