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As (Senior) Counsel, Product Legal, APAC, you will be a trusted business partner to Product teams and other stakeholders responsible for launching and developing products in the Airwallex product suite. You’ll support Product stakeholders throughout the entire product lifecycle—providing advice on the legal and regulatory aspects of new product ideas as well as enhancements to existing products, from ideation through to launch and expansion. This is a high-impact, cross-jurisdictional role ideal for a solution-oriented lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative fintech environment.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a trusted advisor to Product teams and other stakeholders, supporting the launch and development of new and existing products across the Airwallex suite
Provide pragmatic, risk-weighted legal and regulatory advice throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and market expansion
Coordinate with counsels across jurisdictions such as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., the U.K., and the European Union to discern and devise optimal paths to market for key products from a regulatory and legal perspective
Translate legal and regulatory advice into actionable solutions that can be integrated into the product development process
Identify synergies and efficiencies in product development across jurisdictions as products scale and expand into new markets
Become an expert in key products in Airwallex’s product suite, understand the commercial drivers, and provide legal and regulatory advice that is strategic and solution-oriented
Collaborate closely with the Regulatory Compliance team and Product Marketing team, as well as Data Privacy, Risk, and Financial Crime Compliance teams, to ensure robust compliance and effective go-to-market strategies
Manage external legal counsel and consultants, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support aligned with business drivers and risk appetite
Monitor regulatory trends and developments in APAC, identifying changes that may impact business operations and strategic objectives
Requirements:
Law degree from a renowned university
5–12 years of post-qualification experience, at least some of which at a top-tier law firm
Strong regulatory advisory and/or commercial disputes experience with reputable law firms, financial institutions, or fintechs
Proven experience as a solution-oriented lawyer who enjoys working strategically with non-lawyers to support commercial end-results
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, results-driven, and able to take ownership of your work
Nice to have:
Prior experience in payments, fintech, or a high-growth, globally distributed company
Experience counseling during product development and supporting efficient product development processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Excellent business judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely and provide succinct, practical, and results-oriented legal advice