Lawyer (Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs)

Coins.ph is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lawyer (Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs) to lead their 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.

Coins.ph is building the next generation of global money movement. Through a single platform, businesses and consumers can make payments, move money across borders, convert currencies, access digital assets, and tap into a growing suite of financial services — from cards and credit to investments and treasury. By combining stable-powered settlements with local payment rails, Coins makes money move faster, at a lower cost, and with 24/7/365 availability.

Apply now to join our expanding global team and shape the future of financial services.

Company Overview

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.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) above.
• Experience: 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 3+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare, review, and submit license applications; manage communications with regulators and government agencies.
• Engage and coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities in multiple jurisdictions.
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure regulatory frameworks are embedded into product and operational design.
• Track regulatory developments globally, identify opportunities/risks, and advise management on market entry requirements.
• Draft and maintain internal policies, licensing documentation, and regulatory reports.
• Represent Coins.ph in regulatory discussions, industry associations, and working groups to support favorable licensing outcomes.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunities to shape global licensing strategy for a leading fintech company.
• Work with a dynamic and international team.
• Contribute to the future of global money movement.
• Engage with regulators and industry leaders worldwide.