TL;DR

Chief Legal Officer (Fintech): Lead global legal strategy, compliance, and risk management for a rapidly scaling fintech company with an accent on multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks and fundraising support. Focus on entity structuring, regulatory compliance, and legal risk mitigation across diverse markets including UAE, Hong Kong, and the EU.

Location: Onsite in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with relocation required

Company

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What you will do

Develop and execute legal strategies for cross-border entity structuring and compliance with jurisdiction-specific laws.
Ensure regulatory compliance including AML/KYC, payment agent laws, and broker licensing.
Support fundraising and IPO readiness through due diligence and investor agreement advisory.
Oversee contract negotiations and legal risk management for global growth.
Collaborate with finance, operations, and product teams to embed legal insights into strategic planning.
Manage relationships with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

Must be based in or willing to relocate to Malaysia
Juris Doctor or equivalent with active bar admission in key jurisdictions (UK, UAE, Hong Kong, EU).
15+ years senior legal experience in fintech or brokerage in multi-jurisdictional environments.
Expertise in international entity structuring, regulatory compliance, and fundraising support.
Strong strategic advisory, negotiation skills, and experience managing distributed legal teams.

Nice to have

Experience with CFD or futures brokerage regulation and UAE corporate governance.
Proven ability to balance compliance with innovation and business growth.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
Comprehensive benefits including performance incentives and health coverage.
Professional development opportunities in a performance-driven culture.
Balanced work environment across a global organization.