- Provide primary legal support and advice to the international business team on a wide variety of cross-border legal and regulatory matters, including drafting, negotiating and reviewing client contracts, conducting legal analysis on new product initiatives and advising on legal and regulatory developments in relation to embedded financing business.
- Lead legal support on cross-product coverage for lending, credit technology, liquidity management technology and other related financing products.
- Working closely with compliance team to ensure regulatory and compliance risks are properly managed.
- Working closely with legal experts from various jurisdictions and multiple disciplines, including financial regulatory, data privacy, intellectual property, tax, etc.
- Supporting the internal review and approval processes for new strategic initiatives.
- Managing external legal counsel as needed in an effective and efficient manner.
- Escalating issues, as appropriate, and partnering collaboratively with other team members to support the business.

- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts related to merchant acquisition and related merchant services. This may include merchant payment services agreement, payment channel agreement, Saas services agreement, marketing agreement and other legal contracts.
- Assisting with contract management, including organizing and maintaining contract files, tracking contract deadlines, and ensuring compliance with contract terms.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including business development, marketing, operations, risk, funds management and finance teams, to ensure that contracts align with company objectives and policies.
- Conducting legal research and providing legal and regulatory advice on various acquiring and merchant services and contract-related matters.
- Keeping abreast of changes in laws and regulations related to payment services, financial services and contracts, and providing updates to the legal team and internal stakeholders.
- Support legaltech initiatives including creation of standard form documents for automation, adding to regulatory knowhow database etc.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of litigation cases, from initial instruction through to resolution, ensuring efficient and effective case progression.

Court Appearances: Represent clients in court, preparing and presenting cases before judges and magistrates across various levels of the Malaysian judicial system.

Legal Research and Drafting: Conduct thorough legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other court documents, and develop sound legal strategies to support client cases.

Client Interaction: Maintain regular communication with clients, providing expert legal advice, managing expectations, and updating them on case developments.

Negotiation and Settlement: Engage in negotiations and mediations to resolve disputes outside of court when in the best interest of clients.

Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all legal activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, identifying and mitigating any potential legal risks.

Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers, paralegals, and support staff to deliver comprehensive legal services and support the overall goals of the firm.

Professional Development: Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations, and continuously seek opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Management:
-Manage and supervise a team of paralegals.
-Provide guidance and support to paralegals to ensure they are effectively utilized and trained, promoting their professional growth and development.
-Evaluate the performance of paralegals based on feedback from lawyers, and deliver comprehensive performance reports to the Managing Partner, enabling necessary actions to be taken for performance improvement if needed.
- Identify and implement strategies to fully utilize the paralegals, thereby maximizing the return on investment in their skills and capabilities.

2. Recruitment:
-Oversee the recruitment process for new paralegals, including interviewing and selection.
-Ensure new hires are properly onboarded and integrated into the team.

3. Grading:
- Collaborate with the Managing Partner to develop and implement a grading system aimed at assessing the ability and competency of paralegals for effective work allocation.

4. Deployment:
-Allocate paralegal resources to various teams and projects based on demand and expertise.
-Ensure optimal utilization of paralegal resources to meet the firm's needs.

5. Training and Development:
-Coordinate and facilitate training programs for paralegals to enhance their skills and knowledge.

6. Billing and Invoicing:
-Issue billings and invoices to the respective teams within the legal firm.
- Monitor and ensure billings are done promptly and accurately.
-Prepare regular billing status reports and assess the effectiveness of paralegal allocation for review by the Managing Partner.

In this position, the Legal Counsel will be working on various financial regulatory issues.

Position Summary: Our client is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in the bank industry. The ideal candidate will have 7-8 years of post-qualified experience (PQE) in legal practice, with a strong focus on corporate law.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:
-Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements.
-Ensure that contracts align with the bank's policies and legal standards.

Regulatory Compliance:
-Ensure the bank's operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
-Advise on regulatory changes and their impact on the bank's business.

Governance:
-Provide legal support for board and committee meetings, including preparing and reviewing minutes, resolutions, and other corporate documents.
-Advise on corporate governance matters and best practices.

Legal Research and Advisory:
-Conduct legal research on various issues affecting the bank.
-Provide clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory:
-Provide expert legal advice and support to various business units on payment and credit-related matters.
-Advise on contractual matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.

Regulatory Compliance:
-Ensure the company's compliance with local insurance regulations, laws, and industry standards.
-Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory environment, assess impacts, and implement necessary adjustments to company policies and procedures.
-Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage regulatory filings and reporting.

Risk Management:
-Identify, assess, and manage legal risks associated with the company's operations and business activities.
-Develop and implement strategies to mitigate legal risks and ensure the protection of the company's interests.

Dispute Resolution:
-Manage and resolve disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
-Coordinate with external legal counsel as necessary and oversee the progress and outcomes of legal proceedings.

1.Provide primary legal support and advice to the international global payment team on a wide variety of cross-border legal and regulatory matters, including drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts, conducting legal analysis on new product initiatives and advising on legal and regulatory developments in relation to payment.
2.Lead legal support on key global payment initiatives to build and empower our global digital platform to provide payment and related services to our partners across numerous jurisdictions.
3.Working closely with compliance, AML & sanctions, privacy, IP and litigation teams to ensure regulatory risks are properly managed.
4.Working closely with other internal stakeholders from other jurisdictions and multiple disciplines, including finance, foreign exchange, tax, risk, funds and operations.
5.Supporting the internal review and approval processes for new strategic initiatives.
6.Managing legal policies and procedures for the payment business.
7.Managing external legal counsel as needed in an effective and efficient manner.
8.Escalating issues, as appropriate, and partnering collaboratively with other team members to support the Group.

- Provide comprehensive administrative support to Corp. Legal team, including but not limited to managing execution and notarization of documents, and maintaining legal documents.
- Support the corporate secretary in managing board meetings such as coordinating with internal teams and directors for the preparation of materials and scheduling
- Draft simple secretary's certificates, and director's certificates and transcribe minutes of board meetings
- Manage SEC accounts (eFast and eAmend)
- Manage submission of regulatory reports such as filing of GIS and AFS
- Maintain organized online and physical records of legal documents
- Communicate effectively with internal teams
- Collaborate with team members to facilitate smooth legal operations
- Process invoices for payment
- Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Communicate with the external corporate secretary for the preparation of corporate documents and submission thereof
- Manage service email accounts
- Must be willing to perform tasks as may be assigned from time to time

Compliance Advisory:

-Provide expert advice on compliance matters to business units, including new regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
-Support the development and implementation of compliance strategies and frameworks to address regulatory requirements.


Risk Assessment and Management:

-Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization.
-Develop and implement risk mitigation plans and strategies to address identified compliance risks.


Policy Development and Implementation:

-Assist in the development, review, and updating of compliance policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current regulatory requirements.
-Support the implementation of compliance policies and procedures across the organization.


Monitoring and Reporting:

-Monitor changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, and assess their impact on the organization.
-Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management, highlighting key compliance issues and recommendations for action.


Training and Education:

-Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements and internal policies.
-Provide ongoing education and support to employees on compliance-related matters.


Audit and Review:

-Assist in the planning and execution of internal and external compliance audits.
-Review audit findings and work with relevant departments to address and resolve compliance issues.


Project Based:

-To participate in Advisory Projects to ensure Compliance end to end engagement for Compliance advisory success
-Projects may be in various areas of business e.g. Payments or Non Payments subject to Business needs


Collaboration and Communication:

-Collaborate with legal, risk management, and other departments to ensure a coordinated approach to compliance.
-Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to provide guidance and support on compliance matters.


Documentation and Record Keeping:

-Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, including advisory reports, training sessions, and risk assessments.
-Ensure proper documentation of compliance decisions and actions taken.


Other Responsibilities:

-Execute marketing strategies and guidelines that promote the awareness, adoption, and utilization of Alipay+ wallets in SEA countries and China. Support the planning and execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, social media, events, and partnerships.
-Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, BD, and regional teams, to align marketing efforts with business goals.
-Work with local partners, merchants, and influencers to create joint marketing initiatives that drive wallet adoption. Collaborate with local agencies or vendors to ensure the effective implementation of marketing campaigns and materials with Business where necessary.
-Stay up-to-date with industry trends, payment innovations, and regulatory changes in global markets.