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Lawyer (Global Licensing)

3 months, 1 week ago
Hong Kong
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Senior
Legal Counsel
Legal
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Coins.ph at Bitcoin Island Retreat 🏝

Coins.ph at Bitcoin Island Retreat 🏝

Coins.ph at Bitcoin Island Retreat 🏝 provides a secure and user-friendly cryptocurrency wallet and exchange service in the Philippines, enabling users to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, send money, pay bills, and load mobile phones with ease, a...

Capital Markets
251-1K
Founded 2014
$40M raised
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Description

  • Develop and execute the global licensing roadmap across the EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong.
  • Prepare, review, and submit license applications and manage communications with regulators and government agencies.
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Work with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to embed regulatory requirements into product and operational design.
  • Track global regulatory developments and advise management on market entry requirements and licensing risks.
  • Draft and maintain internal policies, licensing documentation, and regulatory reports.
  • Represent Coins.ph in regulatory discussions, industry associations, and working groups to support licensing outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or higher.
  • 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience.
  • At least 3+ years of experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto.
  • Strong track record of securing financial or payment licenses in the EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, or Hong Kong.
  • Deep understanding of payment services regulations, AML/CFT, e-money licensing, and crypto or virtual asset regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with regulators and external counsel.
  • Excellent legal drafting and communication skills in English.
  • Additional language skills, especially Chinese, are a plus.
  • Ability to work across time zones and manage multiple licensing projects simultaneously.

Interested in this position?

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