Legal Counsel
Cinch
Legal
Singapore
Posted on Apr 21, 2025
Your Role
As our Legal Counsel, you'll be the cornerstone of our legal operations, steering all aspects of commercial agreements, fundraising legalities, and regulatory engagements across Southeast Asia. This role demands a proactive legal expert who thrives in dynamic environments and is adept at managing external counsels and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless legal processes.
- Commercial Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership contracts, and customer terms.
- Fundraising Legal Support: Lead legal due diligence, manage investor agreements, and ensure compliance with relevant securities laws during fundraising activities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Engage with financial regulators across Southeast Asia, ensuring our operations adhere to local laws and regulations.
- External Counsel Management: Coordinate with external legal firms, ensuring efficient and effective legal support across jurisdictions.
- Internal Legal Framework: Develop and implement internal policies, compliance procedures, and risk management strategies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide legal guidance to various departments, including product, operations, and business development, to align legal considerations with business objectives.
- Experience: 4–6 years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house roles within the fintech or financial services sector.
- Regional Expertise: Familiarity with the legal and regulatory environments of key Southeast Asian markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
- Startup Acumen: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Educational Background: A degree in Law from a reputable institution; admission to practice law in at least one Southeast Asian jurisdiction is preferred.