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Lawyer, Global Licensing

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500Since 2014H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Hong Kong

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

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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