[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Axiom logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/08/1c48ca0c-221.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/axiom.md)Remote opportunity at[Axiom](https://jobicy.com/company/axiom.md) # Legal Consultant, Payments Regulatory Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/axiom.md)Share9 Aug 2026Published34Listing views3Application actions9 Sep 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryThis 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. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis role is rated 4 because it demands deep regulatory expertise, cross-jurisdictional knowledge, and significant experience, but it is not entry-level and relies on the consultant's established proficiency rather than training or supervision. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianMarket rate$170,000US market range$120k–$250k0$275k AI insightThe offered salary is not explicitly listed, but based on US market data for a payments regulatory legal consultant with 5-10+ years PQE, the expected annual compensation ranges from $120,000 to $250,000, with a median around $170,000. This role offers a highly competitive package in the alternative legal services marketplace, including health benefits and CPF/MPF contributions, which aligns with the upper end of the market for senior legal consultants. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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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] Copy Sample interview questionsCan you describe your experience handling regulatory submissions with APAC regulators?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. How would you design a legal roadmap for a new market entry in a country with complex payments regulations? 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. Describe a time when you managed outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions. How did you ensure quality and cost-efficiency? 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. How do you stay current with evolving payments regulatory frameworks? 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. This role involves supporting digital payment solutions. What experience do you have advising on such products? 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. 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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. 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