Senior Legal Counsel (Global Payments, Regulatory & Licensing | Team Management)

OSL
Singapore, Singapore
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Location: Hong Kong / Singapore About OSL: OSL (HKEX: 863) is Asia's leading SFC-licensed digital asset platform and PayFi innovator. We are building next-generation compliant payment infrastructure—bridging fiat, card networks, and stablecoin settlement globally across 11+ jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: - Lead Licensing Strategy: Drive global licensing submissions, renewals, and strategic regulatory filings across key growth markets (Europe, LatAm, SEA, Africa). - Regulator Engagement: Serve as the primary legal liaison with financial regulators, central banks, and external counsel on regulatory matters. - Regulatory Governance: Interpret global financial services, crypto, and payment regulations to advise executive leadership on strategic risk and expansion boundaries. - Cross-Border Compliance: Partner with Product, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure business models and cross-border settlement flows align with local laws. - Commercial Support: Draft and negotiate regulatory-driven agreements, joint ventures, and strategic banking partner contracts. - Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and develop a small team of 1–2 junior legal counsel / legal specialists, assigning workflows, overseeing output, and supporting their professional growth. Requirements: - 8+ years PQE with training from top international law firms or leading tech/fintech companies. - Proven track record executing financial services, payment, or digital asset (VASP) license applications. - Deep knowledge of global payment regulations, central bank rules, and digital asset compliance frameworks. - Languages: Business fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken) to cover global and regional markets. - Strong communication and cross-border stakeholder management skills.

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