Our client is a global fintech company, due to unprecedented growth, they are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join the team. This is a key role responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Give accurate and timely counsel to management in a variety of legal topics (partnerships, labour law, corporate finance, internal governance, etc.)
- Draft and review agreements, contracts, amendments and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights
- Conduct a legal review of our external communications
- Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
- Research and evaluate different legal risk factors regarding business decisions and operations. Offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
- Collaborate with management to devise efficient legal strategies
- Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
- Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
- Maintain appropriate knowledge of alterations in legislation
Requirements:
- BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree
- 3 years of relevant experience in Banking / Financial Services, well-versed in industry best-practice
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
- A high degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Sound judgement and strong analytical skills
- Outstanding communication skills
- Able to multitask
