Lawyer (Global Licensing)

About Coins.ph
Coins.ph is a leading licensed fiat and crypto wallet services provider in Southeast Asia. We are expanding globally and seeking the right regulatory partner to help us obtain financial and payment licenses in key markets including the EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong.
Role Overview
We are hiring an experienced and highly motivated Lawyer (Global Licensing & Regulatory Affairs) to lead our efforts in securing licenses for payments, remittance, e-money, and virtual asset services across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires strong expertise in financial regulations, hands-on experience with licensing processes, and the ability to coordinate with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Global Licensing Strategy: Develop and execute licensing roadmap across EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong for payments, e-money, remittances, and VASP/crypto-related services
Regulatory Applications: Prepare, review, and submit license applications; manage communications with regulators and government agencies
Stakeholder Management: Engage and coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities in multiple jurisdictions
Compliance Alignment: Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure regulatory frameworks are embedded into product and operational design
Market Research & Monitoring: Track regulatory developments globally, identify opportunities/risks, and advise management on market entry requirements
Policy & Documentation: Draft and maintain internal policies, licensing documentation, and regulatory reports
Regulatory Advocacy: Represent Coins.ph in regulatory discussions, industry associations, and working groups to support favorable licensing outcomes
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) above
5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 3+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto
Strong track record in securing financial/payment licenses in one or more of the following regions: EU, LatAm, 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; additional languages (Chinese) a plus
Ability to work across time zones and manage multiple licensing projects simultaneously
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Work arrangement
Yes