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This is a senior Legal Consultant role focused on payments regulatory matters, supporting a Fortune 500 financial client. Key responsibilities include managing regulatory submissions with APAC regulators, designing legal roadmaps for new market entries, and providing legal support for digital payment solutions. The role requires a qualified lawyer with 5–10+ years of experience in payments regulatory work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. It offers a highly competitive compensation package and flexible working arrangements (remote, onsite, or hybrid). Axiom, the employer, is a global leader in on-demand legal talent and emphasizes diversity and inclusion.
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Dear Hiring Team,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Legal Consultant, Payments Regulatory position at Axiom. With over [X] years of experience as a qualified lawyer specializing in payments regulation, I have a proven track record of advising Fortune 500 clients on complex regulatory matters across the APAC region. My expertise includes managing regulatory submissions, designing legal roadmaps for market entry, and supporting digital payment innovations, all of which align closely with the requirements of this role.
I have extensive experience collaborating with APAC regulators and managing outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions, while maintaining a commercial mindset and the ability to work independently in fast-paced environments. I am particularly drawn to Axiom's flexible, high-caliber legal services model and its commitment to diversity and inclusion, which mirrors my own professional values.
Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to discuss how my background can contribute to your client's success.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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In my previous role at a global financial institution, I managed regulatory filings for payment services in multiple APAC jurisdictions, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia. I prepared and submitted licensing applications, compliance reports, and waiver requests, while maintaining open lines of communication with regulators to ensure timely approvals and address any queries.
I would begin by conducting a comprehensive legal and regulatory gap analysis of the target market, assessing licensing requirements, data localization rules, and cross-border transaction restrictions. Then I would collaborate with local counsel and stakeholders to identify critical milestones, allocate resources, and create a phased implementation plan that manages risks while ensuring compliance with local laws.
I led a project involving outside counsel in five APAC jurisdictions. I established clear scopes of work, aligned legal strategies with business objectives, and set fixed-fee arrangements where possible. Regular status calls and centralized reporting ensured transparency, and I reviewed all deliverables against internal standards, reducing costs by 15% while maintaining high-quality output.
I subscribe to regulatory newsletters, participate in industry working groups, and maintain relationships with legal peers. I also allocate time to review key regulatory updates from bodies like the MAS, HKMA, and APAC regional fintech regulators, and incorporate changes into practical compliance materials for clients.
I have provided legal support for various digital payment solutions, including e-wallets, real-time payment systems, and blockchain-based cross-border transfers. I advised on regulatory classification, anti-money laundering requirements, and consumer protection issues, helping clients launch products while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
We are currently seeking Legal Consutlant – Payments Regulatory to join our ranks and support our Fortune 500 client in the financial sector:
Key responsibilities:
- Handle regulatory submissions and interactions with APAC regulators
- Design legal roadmaps for new market entries and new/expanded payment product flows in APAC.
- Advise on APAC payments legla and reuglatory matters, and manage outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
- Provide legal support for digital payment solutions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Qualified lawyer with 5–10(+) years PQE with a focus on payments regulatorys from financial services, payments, fintech or law firms
- Excellent communication skills, commercial mindset, and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, hybrid environment.
Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
Learn more about life at Axiom.
World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.
Flexibility – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.
A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available here. Employment with Axiom 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, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
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