General Counsel - Global FinTech

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the firm's legal and compliance roadmap in alignment with business objectives, while driving corporate governance.
• Lead all aspects of M&A, joint ventures, investments, and strategic partnerships. Oversee drafting/review of complex agreements and advise on capital markets, fundraising, and corporate restructuring.
• Manage high-stakes litigation, arbitration, investigations, and disputes and develop strategies to minimise legal exposure and reputational risk.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, data privacy, anti-corruption and industry-specific laws, liaising with regulators, and representing the firm in regulatory inquiries.
• Oversee contracting, ensuring risk-appropriate terms, and advise on intellectual property, employment law, and cross-border operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing legal team (hiring, mentoring, and developing talent). Optimise legal operations and foster cross-functional collaboration with Finance, HR, and other business teams.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of legal experience, including a minimum of 5 years as a GC, Head of Legal, or senior legal leader in a financial institution, multinational corporation, or top-tier law firm.
• LLB/LLM/JD or equivalent with a deep expertise in M&A, JVs, and corporate transactions, litigation and regulatory investigations, and financial regulations.
• Solid experience in managing legal teams, influencing C-suite/board decisions, and aligning legal strategy with business goals.
• A strategic thinker who can balance legal risks with growth objectives and pre-empt legal and business challenges.
• An exceptional negotiator who is decisive under pressure, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.