Senior Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel (Cryptocurrency Exchange) — Stealth Startup | Malaysia (Remote)We’re a fast-growing, well-funded stealth startup building next-generation trading infrastructure for global users. As we expand rapidly across markets, we’re looking for a Legal Counsel who’s excited to shape regulatory strategy, influence product direction, and build a world-class compliance foundation from the ground up.This is a high-impact role with direct access to founders and senior leadership — ideal for someone who wants to grow fast, lead regional initiatives, and be a key decision-maker in a frontier industry.What You’ll Do: Be the strategic advisor to leadership and product teams on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions.Drive the regulatory roadmap for cryptocurrency products (spot, futures, custody), helping shape how we expand responsibly and aggressively.Own and build the compliance framework — user agreements, T&Cs, KYC/AML, licensing processes, data protection policies.Partner with regulators, external counsel, and industry stakeholders to advocate for compliant innovation and maintain strong regulatory relationships.Lead legal due diligence for new markets, product launches, and partnerships, ensuring risk is well-managed while enabling fast growth.Review commercial contracts, customer agreements, vendor relationships, and marketing materials, ensuring they align with global standards.Identify legal risks early and design scalable processes that support a rapidly growing regional business.What You BringBachelor’s degree or higher in Law from a recognized institution in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, or Singapore.Qualified to practice in one of the above jurisdictions OR relevant regional regulatory/legal experience.2+ years of experience in a cryptocurrency exchange, fintech, or financial institution.Strong understanding of crypto products, custody, payments, and financial regulatory frameworks.A proactive, commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk and growth.A passion for crypto, regulatory evolution, and shaping industry standards.Why Join UsHigh ownership: Build the legal & compliance foundation of a global exchange.Fast-growing environment: Experience the speed and scale of a top-tier crypto exchange, but with the agility of a startup.Regional exposure: Engage with regulators and partners across multiple markets.Innovation-driven culture: We move fast, think big, and prioritize smart risk-taking.