Job Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced General Counsel to join our multinational remittance company with headquarters in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all legal affairs of the company, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions, and providing strategic legal advice to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure the company's remittance operations and other business activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards in Singapore and all other countries where the company operates, with a particular focus on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), foreign exchange control, and data protection laws.
2. Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts, including those with partners, financial institutions, service providers, and customers, to protect the company's interests.
3. Lead the handling of legal disputes and other emergent issues, including litigation, arbitration, and customer complaints, and work closely with external counsel when necessary.
4. Provide timely and accurate legal advice to senior management and various business departments on matters such as new business initiatives, regulatory changes, risk management, and corporate governance.
5. Develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and procedures, and conduct regular training and audits to ensure employees' understanding and adherence.
6. Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments globally that may impact the company's business, and propose appropriate strategies and measures.
7. Manage the legal team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation, to ensure the team's effectiveness and professionalism.
8. Collaborate with internal departments, such as compliance, risk management, and operations, to promote a culture of legal compliance and risk awareness throughout the company.
Qualifications and Experience
1. At least a Master of Law degree from a reputable university.
2. At least 15 years of legal experience, with a significant portion gained in multinational companies, financial institutions, and leading law firms, preferably with experience in the remittance, payment, or financial services industry.
3. In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory framework for cross-border financial services in major jurisdictions where the company carries out businesses, as well as relevant international laws and regulations, such as AMLD, FATF recommendations, and GDPR.
4. Proven experience in corporate governance, corporate financing, contract management, dispute resolution, and compliance program development and implementation.
5. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a legal team.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a proactive and commercial mindset.
8. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
1. Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
2. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, retirement plans, and annual leave.
3. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a dynamic and growing multinational company.
4. A challenging and rewarding work environment with a diverse and talented team.
