Legal & Compliance Specialist

Company Description

Are you ready to trade your job for a journey? Become a FlyMate!

Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments. We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world.

What more do we need to truly be unstoppable? Perhaps, that is you! 

Who we are: 

Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company, delivering high-stakes, high-value payments across the global education, healthcare, travel and B2B industries.

Today, we’ve digitized payments for more than 4,500+ global clients in more than 140 currencies across 240 countries and territories around the world.  And, we’re just getting started!

With over 1,200 global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 12 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.

Job Description

We, at Flywire, are seeking a Legal & Compliance Specialist to support our team in the Asia Pacific region. The successful candidate will be motivated, a team player, and have a strong interest in working for the Legal and Compliance department of a global business that is growing and changing at a fast pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate various legal documents, including agreements, memoranda, policies, and related materials.
• Develop and deliver internal training sessions focused on legal agreement negotiations.
• Manage company secretarial matters for APAC entities, including coordinating with external vendors to establish and maintain entities, ensuring timely regulatory filings, and drafting and executing board resolutions.
• Maintain internal documentation, including APAC-specific policies, procedures, and file management systems.
• Serve as the secretary for the APAC Business Steering Committee, including organizing meetings and recording minutes.
• Support licensing and compliance activities, such as preparing regulatory applications, handling partner queries and audits, developing training materials, reviewing regulatory notices and circulars, and overseeing KYC refresh processes.
• Provide assistance to Legal and Compliance team members on various tasks and cross-functional projects as needed.

Qualifications

Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor's Degree: You should hold a degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1–3 Years of Relevant Experience (Preferred): Ideally, you have 1–3 years of experience providing administrative support, particularly within the legal and compliance field. However, fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace: You should be comfortable using tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Efficiency with these platforms is essential for daily operations and collaboration.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication is key. You’ll need to write and speak professionally with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong Organizational and Time Management Abilities: This role requires juggling multiple priorities at once. You should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage time-sensitive documents and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-Oriented Attitude: We value collaboration and a positive team dynamic. You should thrive in a busy work environment where teamwork and adaptability are essential.
• Language Proficiency: Written and spoken fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred, as the role may involve reviewing documents in Mandarin and communicating with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program (Meet our Execs & Global Teams)
• Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media
• Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates 
• Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
• Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!)

Submit today and get started!

We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 40 nationalities across 12 different offices diversity, gender equality, and inclusion are at the core of our people agenda. We believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.