Legal Counsel (Global Company / Merchant Services)

Overview
Our client is a world-renowned fintech company.

They are looking to hire legal counsels who will work with global business teams based overseas.
Job Details

Job Title:

Legal Counsel (Global Company / Merchant Services)

Position Level:

In House

Specialization:

Banking & Finance,Telecommunications / Technology

Employment Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Working Experience:

4 - 8 Year(s)

Education Level:

Professional Qualification

Expiry Date:

27/09/2024
Responsibilities
- 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.

Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or Juris Doctor) in Law.
- Qualified to practice law in a common law jurisdiction, minimum 4 years of PQE.
- Strong understanding of contract law, payments regulations, and related legal principles. Relevant experience in e-commerce, payments, finance or technology industry would be viewed favourably.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and negotiate contracts in Chinese (mandarin) and English for internal communications, document review, research and drafting.
- Attention to detail and ability to review and analyze contracts for legal and business implications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.

Contact Info

Contact Person:

Vivian

Contact Tel:

0122179771

Mobile:

0122179771

Email:

[Confidential Information]

Address:

Kuala Lumpur , MALAYSIA

Office Hour:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
0900 - 1800