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Lawyer, Global Licensing
Location
Hong Kong
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lawyer, Global Licensing
Coins.ph
• Develop and execute licensing roadmap across EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong for payments, e-money, remittances, and VASP/crypto-related services. • Prepare, review, and submit license applications; manage communications with regulators and government agencies. • Engage and coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities in multiple jurisdictions. • Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure regulatory frameworks are embedded into product and operational design. • Track regulatory developments globally, identify opportunities/risks, and advise management on market entry requirements. • Draft and maintain internal policies, licensing documentation, and regulatory reports. • Represent Coins.ph in regulatory discussions, industry associations, and working groups to support favorable licensing outcomes.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) above.
- 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 3+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto.
- Strong track record in securing financial/payment licenses in one or more of the following regions: EU, LatAm, Africa, South Asia, or Hong Kong.
- Deep understanding of payment services regulations, AML/CFT, e-money licensing, and crypto/virtual asset regulatory frameworks.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with regulators and external counsel.
- Excellent communication and legal drafting skills in English; additional languages (Chinese) a plus.
- Ability to work across time zones and manage multiple licensing projects simultaneously.
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