Legal Counsel at Xendit

Xendit is seeking a Legal Counsel in Thailand. The Legal Counsel will play a critical role in navigating the legal landscape of the Thai fintech market. The candidate will work closely with Xendit’s business teams to ensure compliance with local laws, provide legal advice, and manage contracts essential for Xendit’s Thailand operations. In addition to supporting the Thai business, the candidate will collaborate with legal counsels across Xendit’s regional operations, providing advice and sharing insights to ensure alignment and consistency across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert counsel on Thai laws governing fintech, financial transactions, and corporate matters.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to assist in analysing local regulations relevant to fintech, payments, and data protection.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including partnership and client contracts.
• Act as a legal point of contact for Xendit’s Thai business units, collaborating with internal teams to address legal needs and align with operational goals.
• Proactively identify potential legal risks, advising business leaders on strategies to mitigate risks within the Thai regulatory framework.
• Manage and oversee litigation matters in Thailand, ensuring proper supervision of legal proceedings.

Requirements

• LL.B or J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in legal roles.
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, such as commercial contracts, etc.
• Exceptional ability to interpret and translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance for business teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Thai and English.
• Solution-oriented and adaptable, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.