Principal Legal Counsel, Dispute Resolution

About the role

PayerMax, a global fintech company offering payment solutions, risk management, foreign exchange and other services across more than 150 markets, is looking for a Principal Legal Counsel specializing in dispute resolution. The role manages and resolves litigation, arbitration, regulatory investigations and crisis matters across domestic and overseas markets, providing legal support for dispute prevention, resolution, regulatory enforcement responses and cross-border risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage litigation, arbitration, mediation, administrative proceedings and labor disputes, including evidence collection, preservation, enforcement and settlement negotiations
• Advise on contractual disputes, claims, terminations and indemnities, and advise on cross-border disputes in markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East
• Handle legal responses to regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, penalties and sudden crises, and assist the Compliance Department in regulatory inquiries and examinations
• Support internal investigations, whistleblowing and employee misconduct cases, and advise on AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, data privacy and consumer protection
• Select, manage and evaluate external counsel, control external legal fees and case budgets, and build relationships with external law firms
• Monitor legal and judicial developments in key markets, maintain case records and reports, and collaborate with other departments

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in law; passed China's National Unified Legal Professional Qualification Examination or an equivalent qualification
• 10+ years of legal experience, including at least 5 years in dispute resolution; combined law firm and in-house background preferred
• Prior experience at a prosecutor's office or law enforcement agency preferred
• Preferred: experience in internet, finance and fintech, and in cross-border dispute resolution in Southeast Asia and the Middle East
• Preferred: experience supporting regulatory investigations, enforcement actions or cross-border business disputes
• Willingness to travel internationally and adapt to a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment

Required skills

• Excellent Chinese and English, able to draft, review and negotiate contracts and legal documents in both languages
• Business acumen, integrity, strong judgment and ability to work under pressure
• Communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills