Commercial Legal Counsel (3-Month Contract)

About the role

StraitsX is looking for an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to join on a 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs. The role works closely with the Commercial, Product, Compliance, Regulatory, Finance and Operations teams to structure, review and negotiate complex commercial and partnership agreements, supporting transactions across the payments, fintech and Web3 ecosystem while balancing commercial goals with legal, regulatory and compliance considerations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, structure, review, negotiate and execute complex commercial and partnership agreements, especially in payments, fintech and Web3.
• Handle agreements with banks, payment service providers, exchanges, wallets, custodians, fintech companies and other digital asset/Web3 partners.
• Own commercial transactions and contract negotiations end to end with minimal supervision.
• Work with Commercial, Product, Compliance, Regulatory, Finance and Operations teams to understand business needs, identify risks and reflect legal and compliance considerations in agreements.
• Give practical advice to internal stakeholders and management on contractual obligations, commitments and client and partnership matters, including regulatory, compliance and financial risks.
• Help improve contracting processes, templates, playbooks and procedures.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction with at least 5 years of relevant experience, including strong commercial contract experience gained in-house and/or at a reputable law firm.
• Ability to independently manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong business acumen, combining legal analysis with practical commercial judgment.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Available to start as soon as possible and committed to a minimum 3-month contract.