Legal and Compliance Executive

Job Responsibilities

Draft, review, and update company policies, SOPs, and frameworks to ensure compliance with cross-border regulatory requirements, with particular focus on the payment line — including payment, banking, and VASP licensing regimes.Draft and review a wide range of legal agreements, including client agreements, service provider contracts, distribution agreements, tenancy agreements, etc.Oversee and maintain the company's legal and compliance framework, ensuring that practices across departments align with regulatory expectations.Research international laws, including cross-border licensing requirements, trading laws, data protection, and AML/CTF rules to ensure business units operate within legal boundaries.Liaise with regulatory authorities and external service providers on all matters related to licence application and/or maintenance, corporate filings, and ongoing statutory and regulatory obligations.Provide legal advisory support on regulatory inquiries, potential disputes, internal investigations, compliance audits, and other legal issues as they arise.Note: The scope above reflects key responsibilities but is not exhaustive. The role may involve other legal and compliance-related tasks or ad hoc projects as required by the business from time to time.What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Law or a related legal qualification.2–5 years of experience in an in-house legal and compliance role (preferably within the financial services or payments industry) or experience as a practicing lawyer (in corporate or litigation). Proven experience in corporate legal drafting, contract negotiation, and reviewing a range of commercial agreements.Familiarity with AML/CTF regulations, including KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, and reporting obligations relevant to payment and brokerage activities would be an added advantage.Experience supporting the payment line, including payment, banking, or VASP licensing is strongly preferred.Familiarity dealing with regulators such as ASIC, BNM, and other cross-border financial regulators is a plus point.Proficiency in English and Mandarin (reading, writing, and speaking) to communicate effectively with counterparts in Hong Kong, China and Australia.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving regulatory environment.A positive, proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership and willingness to learn — mindset matters as much as experience.