Lawyer (Global Licensing)

As a Lawyer (Global Licensing) at Coins.ph, you lead the company's efforts to secure financial and payment licenses across multiple jurisdictions. Coins.ph is a leading licensed fiat and crypto wallet services provider in Southeast Asia, now expanding globally. You'll develop licensing strategy, manage regulatory applications, and coordinate with external counsel and government agencies to obtain licenses for payments, remittance, e-money, and virtual asset services in the EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute a licensing roadmap across the 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 and 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

What you bring

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent
• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 3+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto
• A strong track record securing financial or payment licenses in one or more of these regions: EU, Latin America, 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
• The ability to work across time zones and manage multiple licensing projects simultaneously

Nice to have

• Fluency in Chinese or other additional languages