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Legal Counsel

Malaysia Permanent View Job Description
Michael Page Malaysia has teamed up with a leading fintech organization to find top-tier legal professionals to join and strengthen its legal team.
  • Up and coming industry
  • Cross border exposure

About Our Client

A large and leading Fintech company is currently looking to recruit a Legal Counsel to join their team based in Kuala Lumpur. By leveraging technological innovation, our client provides innovative and convenient financial solutions and services.

Job Description

  • Rendering expert legal guidance to the international business team on a broad range of cross-border legal and regulatory matters which include but not limited to drafting, negotiating, and/or reviewing client contracts, analyzing legal aspects of new product initiatives, and advising on legal and regulatory changes impacting the embedded finance sector.
  • Leading legal efforts related to a variety of financial products, such as payments, lending, technology, liquidity management, foreign exchange, and other relevant offerings.
  • Partnering with the compliance team to effectively identify and manage regulatory and compliance risks.
  • Working alongside legal experts from various jurisdictions and disciplines, including financial regulation, data privacy, intellectual property, and tax law, to ensure comprehensive legal support.
  • Managing relationships with external legal advisors, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality legal support.
  • Proactively escalating issues when necessary and collaborate with team members to provide cohesive support for business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Law from a common law jurisdiction.
  • At least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • Previous experience in banking, payments, or a related field is highly desirable.
  • Fluency in Mandarin (both written and spoken) is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance matters within the payments or financial sector.
  • Excellent technical, drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities, combined with sound commercial judgement.
  • A highly motivated self-starter with excellent project management skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
  • Effective advocacy and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders management skills.



What's on Offer

  • Exceptional professional development opportunities to accelerate your career growth.
  • Attractive and competitive remuneration.
  • Thrive in a dynamic, youthful, and collaborative working culture.
Contact
Eu Jinn Teo
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6641302
Phone number
+60323024068

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Banking & Finance - In House
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Malaysia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eu Jinn Teo
Consultant contact
+60323024068
Job Reference
JN-012025-6641302

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.