Legal Consultant, Payments

Overview

The organization is seeking a Payments & Regulatory Legal Consultant to advise the business on payments, financial services regulation, and regulatory risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory advice on payment services and products, including e-money, digital wallets, card schemes, merchant acquiring, money movement, and related financial services.
• Advise on applicable licensing and regulatory requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
• Support new product launches, market expansion, partnerships, and changes to payment flows from a legal and regulatory perspective.
• Interpret and monitor developments in payments and financial services legislation, regulations, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends.
• Work with regulators and MAS to help ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a payments-focused role, with traditional MAS-regulated banking experience.
• Experience in financial services, payments, fintech, banking, or a related regulatory practice.
• Strong understanding of payment services regulation and financial services regulatory frameworks.
• Experience advising on payment products, fintech business models, financial institutions, or regulated technology businesses.
• Strong commercial drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business advice.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and project-management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, including health benefits and paid time off.
• Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.

Location

• Remote and/or on-site work with clients, depending on the organization’s and client’s preferences.

Equal Opportunity / Accommodation / Additional Notes

• Equal opportunity employer; recruitment and employment are conducted without discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics under applicable law.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities who request an accommodation consistent with applicable laws.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
• By submitting an application, the applicant acknowledges that provided information is correct and accurate to the best of their knowledge.