Quick Verified Facts

📅 Deadline

Rolling Basis (Official)

📍 Mode / Location

Singapore

💰 Stipend / Pay

Not Specified

🎓 Eligibility

Qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction with at least 5 years of relevant legal experience (in-house and/or at a reputable law firm). Strong commercial contracting experience, including independently drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating complex agreements. Strong business acumen with the ability to combine legal analysis with practical commercial judgment. Ability to independently manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Highly collaborative and solutions-oriented, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate complex legal concepts and risks into clear, practical, and commercially relevant advice. Strong time management skills and the ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines. Available to start as soon as possible and commit to a minimum 3-month contract.

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Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Commercial Legal Counsel (3-Month Contract) at StraitsX

StraitsX is seeking an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel for a 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension. This role involves working closely with various internal teams to structure, review, and negotiate complex commercial and partnership agreements within the payments, fintech, and Web3 ecosystem. The position is based in Singapore.

Key Eligibility Criteria

Qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction.
At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, gained in-house and/or at a reputable law firm.
Strong commercial contracting experience, including independently drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating complex agreements.
Strong business acumen with the ability to combine legal analysis with practical commercial judgment.
Ability to independently manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Highly collaborative and solutions-oriented, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts and risks into clear, practical, and commercially relevant advice.
Strong time management skills and the ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
Available to start as soon as possible and commit to a minimum 3-month contract.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

Lead the drafting, structuring, reviewing, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial and partnership agreements, particularly within the payments, fintech, and Web3 ecosystem.
Handle agreements with a range of counterparties, including banks, payment service providers, exchanges, wallets, custodians, fintech companies, and other digital asset/Web3 partners.
Take end-to-end ownership of commercial transactions and contract negotiations with minimal supervision.
Partner closely with Commercial, Product, Compliance, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations teams to understand business requirements, identify potential risks, and ensure relevant legal and compliance considerations are appropriately reflected in agreements.
Provide timely and practical advice to internal stakeholders regarding contractual obligations, commitments, and commercial legal matters.
Advise management and business stakeholders on complex client and partnership matters, including potential contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial, and legal risks.
Communicate complex legal considerations clearly and concisely, adapting your approach to different stakeholders and audiences.
Support the development and improvement of contracting processes, templates, playbooks, and procedures to increase operational efficiency.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend Amount: Not specified

Stipend Type: Paid (as a contract role)

Contract Duration: 3 months, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates should apply directly through the official LinkedIn job posting. Specific required documents are not detailed in the provided content, but typically include a resume/CV and potentially a cover letter.