Legal Counsel - APAC

We are looking for a commercial Legal Counsel to support the contracts team and the wider business across APAC and global stakeholders. This is a hands-on, business-facing role for someone who combines strong legal judgment with a pragmatic, collaborative and solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, analyse and negotiate commercial agreements, including merchant agreements, processor agreements, amendments, NDAs, novation agreements and guarantees; Provide practical legal support on legal commercial contract matters for the business; Partner with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders on product, regulatory and compliance topics; Create and improve templates, policies and procedures to support scale, consistency and efficiency across the legal function; Identify automation opportunities to simplify workflows and strengthen the way legal support is delivered to the business

Requirements

5+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally from a top law firm and/or in-house within financial services, fintech or M&A-heavy environments; Strong background in commercial, contractual and corporate law; Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal; Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills; Ability to identify legal and business risks, apply sound judgment and offer pragmatic solutions; Comfort working with multiple stakeholders across regions, time zones and functions; Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

Experience in payments, fintech, financial services or online businesses; Exposure to cross-border legal matters and international stakeholder management; Experience improving legal templates, processes or legal operational efficiency

Benefits

Flexibility in how you work: flexible schedules and a mix of self-managed focus time and in-person connection in collaboration hubs; Fintech industry: dynamic and ever-evolving environment; Referral bonus program; Work From Anywhere: work while traveling for up to 3 months every year