Job Description

Company Information

Firm Name

eLawyer Recruitment

Company Web URL

www.elawyer.com.my

Overview

Our client is a world-renowned fintech company.

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

This role is on 2 years contract and is renewable subject to mutual agreement. This contract will be between you and eLawyer\'s sister\'s company (TTR).

Job Details

Job Title:

Legal Counsel (Global role, Fintech, Mandarin skill)

Position Level:

In House

Specialization:

Telecommunications / Technology

Employment Type:

Part Time/Temporary/Contract

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Working Experience:

5 - 8 Year(s)

Education Level:

Professional Qualification

Expiry Date:

05/05/2024

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.
- Some travel to Singapore, China or other locations may be expected

Requirements

- Bachelor\'s degree (or Juris Doctor) in Law.
- Qualified to practice law in a common law jurisdiction, minimum 5 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 Lai

Contact Tel:

60 12-217 9771

Mobile:

60 12-217 9771

Email:

vivian.lai@peoplelake.asia

Address:

Kuala Lumpur , MALAYSIA

Office Hour:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

0900 - 1800

eLawyer