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Lawyer (Global Licensing)

Coins.ph

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
  • 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience
  • At least 3+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto
  • Strong track record in securing financial/payment licenses

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute licensing roadmap across multiple regions for payments and related services
  • Prepare, review, and submit license applications; manage communications with regulators
  • Engage and coordinate with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities
  • Track regulatory developments globally and advise management on market entry requirements

Key facts

Hard skills

Technology Licensing Financial Regulations Risk Management Information Policy Securities Regulation Whole Language

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Time Management

About the company

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Coins.ph

Cryptocurrency Exchanges & Trading

Coins.ph is on a mission to create an open financial system by providing everyone easy access to Web3 and digital assets. Launched in 2014, Coins.ph is the most established crypto brand in the Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 16 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services. We're a fast-growing startup looking for passionate, motivated, and exceptional people to join us in doing work that matters. Visit http://coins.ph/careers to learn more.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryCryptocurrency Exchanges & Trading
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

About Coins.ph
Coins.ph is a leading licensed fiat and crypto wallet services provider in Southeast Asia. We are expanding globally and seeking the right regulatory partner to help us obtain financial and payment licenses in key markets including the EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong.

Role Overview
We are hiring an experienced and highly motivated Lawyer (Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs) to lead our efforts in securing licenses for payments, remittance, e-money, and virtual asset services across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires strong expertise in financial regulations, hands-on experience with licensing processes, and the ability to coordinate with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Global Licensing Strategy: Develop and execute licensing roadmap across EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong for payments, e-money, remittances, and VASP/crypto-related services.
  • Regulatory Applications: Prepare, review, and submit license applications; manage communications with regulators and government agencies.
  • Stakeholder Management: Engage and coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Compliance Alignment: Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure regulatory frameworks are embedded into product and operational design.
  • Market Research & Monitoring: Track regulatory developments globally, identify opportunities/risks, and advise management on market entry requirements.
  • Policy & Documentation: Draft and maintain internal policies, licensing documentation, and regulatory reports.
  • Regulatory Advocacy: Represent Coins.ph in regulatory discussions, industry associations, and working groups to support favorable licensing outcomes.

    • Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) above.
  • 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 3+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto.
  • Strong track record in securing financial/payment licenses in one or more of the following regions: EU, LatAm, Africa, South Asia, or Hong Kong.
  • Deep understanding of payment services regulations, AML/CFT, e-money licensing, and crypto/virtual asset regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with regulators and external counsel.
  • Excellent communication and legal drafting skills in English; additional languages (Chinese) a plus.
  • Ability to work across time zones and manage multiple licensing projects simultaneously.
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