Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is hiring a Legal Counsel, FinTech (Remote - APAC) to serve as the lead legal advisor for financial and payment services at a global scale. You will be responsible for product compliance, licensing, and regulatory strategy, guiding cross-border service implementation within a collaborative global environment.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the lead legal advisor for financial and payment services, focusing on product compliance, licensing, and regulatory strategy.
- Design and maintain legal frameworks to support cross-border payments operations and fintech product development.
- Advise internal teams on evolving legal requirements, integrating legal best practices into new services and features.
- Develop scalable legal and compliance processes to streamline risk management and operational workflows.
- Track legal and regulatory developments affecting the payments industry across APAC and beyond.
- Facilitate employee mobility for business travel in compliance with local and international regulations.
- Coordinate with external counsel and contribute to shaping internal legal policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a qualified lawyer.
- At least 1–2 years advising on fintech, payments, money transmission, or related financial services.
- JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent legal qualification, with authorization to practice law.
- Experience in a law firm or in-house legal team within regulated industries.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate legal complexities into clear, actionable guidance.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, high adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a global, fast-growth startup environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage external counsel and collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple regions.
Nice to Have
- Additional languages beyond English are a plus.
Team & Environment
You will join a fast-paced legal team within a collaborative and diverse global work culture that offers strong support for career growth and learning.
Benefits & Compensation
- Remote-first work model with flexibility to work from anywhere in the APAC region.
- Competitive compensation package and equity grant opportunities (based on role, status, and location).
- Access to co-working spaces (e.g., WeWork) where available.
- Inclusive benefits tailored to local employment status and country-specific offerings.
- Collaborative and diverse global work culture with strong support for career growth and learning.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position based in the APAC region.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.
