Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel – APAC, Middle East

Nium

. Partner closely with global product, engineering, and business teams to advise on financial services regulations, payments, digital assets, market expansion and licensing, data privacy, and intellectual property .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in financial services regulations, payments, and digital assets across APAC and the Middle East, with a strong focus on advising product development and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to build relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders while leveraging legal technology to enhance operational efficiency.

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10+ Years Experience As Qualified LawyerPayments And Financial Services RegulationsExperience With Key Regulators In APACAdvising On Product DevelopmentExceptional Verbal And Interpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal AdvisoryRegulatory ComplianceProduct DevelopmentMarket ExpansionLicensingData PrivacyIntellectual PropertyLegal Review ProcessesFintech RegulationsDigital Assets

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingSimplifying Legal ConceptsCuriosity And PassionThriving In Fast-Paced EnvironmentsCommitment To Teammates

Tools & Technologies

Legal TechnologyAI In Legal Processes

Industry Keywords

APACMiddle EastMASHKMAC&EDJFSAKLFBRBIFintechPayments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with global product, engineering, and business teams to advise on financial services regulations, payments, digital assets, market expansion and licensing, data privacy, and intellectual property
Serve as Lead Counsel covering the APAC and Middle East regions
Advise on engagement with key regulators, including MAS in Singapore, HKMA and C&ED in Hong Kong, JFSA and KLFB in Japan, and RBI in India
Drive market expansion and licensing efforts across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, and the Middle East
Support Nium’s legal and regulatory structure, strategic partnerships, and client agreements
Build scalable and effective processes using AI and legal technology to accelerate legal review
Help design and build new payments products and services
Provide strategic advice on Nium’s legal and regulatory obligations

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10 years of experience as a qualified lawyer in an in-house legal team, top law firm and/or government agency
Deep familiarity with payments, fintech, digital assets, or financial services laws and regulations, especially throughout APAC
Demonstrated experience dealing with key payments and financial services regulators in the region
Prior experience advising on product development at fast-moving technology companies
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships with business colleagues
Ability to simplify legal concepts and communicate them in easy-to-understand language
Genuine curiosity and passion for the work
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment
Strong desire to grow and learn
Deep commitment to teammates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Performance bonuses
Sales commissions
Equity for specific roles
Recognition programs
Medical coverage
24/7 employee assistance program
Generous vacation programs, including year-end shutdown
Flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office)
Role-specific training
Internal workshops
Learning stipend
Company-wide social events
Team bonding activities
Happy hours
Team offsites