Senior Legal Counsel – APAC Financial Services

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading financial services organisation and support its expanding APAC business. The role offers high visibility and direct interaction with senior regional leaders, providing strategic legal guidance across a range of commercial and regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to regional leadership on commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and governance.
• Provide legal support for client agreements, vendor contracts, new product launches, and market expansion initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and oversee their work when required.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of legal processes, policies, and best practices.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with at least 12 years of experience in financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
• Background in banking, capital markets, brokerage, trading, fintech, or related sectors.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Required skills

• Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
• Regulatory risk assessment
• Legal advisory for cross‑border business activities

What we offer

• Strategic role with high visibility across the APAC region
• Opportunity to shape legal frameworks for a fast‑growing financial institution
• Collaborative environment with senior leadership