About Us
Sygnum is the world’s first bank for digital assets, founded in Switzerland and Singapore, and operating globally. We make digital assets bankable, secure, and convenient, empowering our clients to invest in the digital asset economy with complete trust. Sygnum’s diverse and talented team of banking, investment and DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) experts is pioneering access to future finance and shaping the development of a trusted digital asset ecosystem.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Singapore headquarters as part of our dynamic team of talented, fun-loving individuals.
What we offer
- Work in the interdisciplinary legal team within the Legal and Compliance unit
- Cover a wide range of legal topics (including employment-, contract-, corporate-, tax-, data- and DLT law), regulatory and corporate housekeeping and related administrative activities
- Work independently within the legal team
- Are a trusted go-to person for all legal related matters to various internal and external stakeholders
- Negotiate agreements with external providers
- Lead and assist in a variety of department and bank-wide projects
- Review and draft agreements, internal guidelines, and templates
- Provide legal advice in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex and structured lending agreements
- Advice on legal aspects of asset management in an international environment, including the acquisition, disposition and management of assets
- Conduct research, legal assessments, and draft legal memos on complex topics
- Flexibility to work from home and with working hours
What you offer
- A law degree from a reputable law school and bar admission
Minimum 3-6 years of proven experience in the MAS regulated financial services industry as an in-house counsel.
Good understanding of financial market regulations and interest to work on a broad range of legal subject matters.
Interest in the latest trends in legal, the FinTech and RegTech industry as well as cryptocurrencies and blockchain (experience is an asset).
Functional knowledge in relevant areas of law, i.e. banking law, corporate matters and contract law in general, web3 and regulatory matters.
Independent, efficient, and systematic way of working with a proactive can-do attitude.
Courage to provide clear guidance and practicable solutions based on own assessments.
Good legal drafting skills.
A positive, forward-thinking personality with a high degree of integrity, business acumen, openness to feedback and ability to work under pressure.
Problem-solving ability and mental flexibility to find pragmatic solutions supporting the Business with innovative products and business concepts.
Goal and results oriented, able to work with minimal direction and providing hands-on and practicable solutions (with a good commercial business sense).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong stakeholder management capabilities.
Nice to have:
- Fluency in Mandarin would be an advantage
- Familiarity with the Payment Services Act, Securities and Futures Act, Personal Data Protection Act and Technology Risk Management guidelines in Singapore
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in other Asian jurisdictions
- Experience working with start-ups or fintech companies
Our Benefits
- The chance to be part of a movement shaping the future of our world’s financial system.
- Salary packages in line with market and chances to leave individual footprints.
- An amazing, diverse, highly skilled, international, and motivated team of professionals.
- Be guided by experienced leadership teams with a track record of scaling and facilitating smart growth. Learn and grow with the best in the industry.
If you’re passionate for technology and blockchain with a massive worldwide impact, then please send us your CV!
