Senior In-House Legal Counsel
Posted on Oct. 30, 2025 by Deriv.com
- Singapore, Singapore
- N/A
- Full Time
Job Information
Job Opening ID
ZR_2133_JOB
Date Opened
29/10/2025
Industry
Legal & Compliance
Job Type
Full time
City
Singapore
Country
Singapore
Job Description
At Deriv, we are redefining the future of online trading through innovation, technology, and a relentless focus on doing things the right way. As Senior In-house Legal Counsel, you will be at the forefront of our commitment to excellence, shaping how we navigate a complex, rapidly evolving fintech landscape. This is your opportunity to minimise legal risk, ensure compliance across global markets, and have a direct impact on the direction of our business by leveraging advanced legal technology and automation.
You will collaborate across functions, take ownership of high-impact projects, and become an integral voice in strategic decision-making. Your expertise will help us build robust legal frameworks, develop forward-thinking policies, and empower teams to make confident, business-aligned decisions. Here, your work will not just protect our business—it will drive our growth and help shape the way millions of people interact with financial markets.
AI is being embedded into our company DNA, across every department. For further information, please read our guide: ‘AI at Deriv: Your future fuelled by innovation'.
Your challenges:
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Provide strategic leadership and ownership of complex, high-risk legal matters and projects, ensuring alignment with Deriv’s legal risk framework, business growth objectives, and contractual obligations.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
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Develop, enhance, and implement policies and best practices related to contract governance, negotiation, and regulatory compliance; contribute proactively to the evolution of company policies in response to legislative, industry, or technological developments.
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Conduct advanced risk assessments, prepare detailed mitigation strategies for key business challenges, and support the development and delivery of significant business projects by providing actionable, data-driven legal advice.
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Drive automation and process efficiency by integrating legal technology and AI tools into workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and continuously seeking opportunities to streamline contract management, legal research, and reporting processes.
- Lead initiatives to elevate company-wide awareness of legal and regulatory developments, delivering training, updates, and guidance to internal stakeholders to enable proactive, business-aligned decision-making.
Requirements:
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Hold a university degree in law or a relevant field.
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Bring 10+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment.
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Possess a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory developments in the fintech industry.
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Are skilled at conducting nuanced risk assessments and offering data-oriented legal guidance.
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Have deep expertise in complex technological and financial systems and their intersection with the law.
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Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills, excelling at managing multiple priorities.
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Approach challenges with a can-do attitude and a drive for continual learning and professional growth.
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Think strategically, analyse complex problems, and deliver pragmatic, actionable solutions.
- Communicate complex legal concepts clearly in spoken and written English, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Company culture:
- Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.
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Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities
- Be part of a company recognised for excellence and committed to career growth opportunities.
You'll be based at our dynamic office in Singapore, strategically situated in this premier Asian financial hub. Our Singapore office is home to a team of bright trading minds dedicated to making Deriv everyone's first choice for trading CFDs. You'll experience a fast-paced, multicultural workplace that emphasises innovation and excellence, with regular industry insights sessions and collaborative projects. Our modern office space embodies Singapore's forward-thinking approach, providing an environment that inspires creativity and professional growth. Join us in Singapore to influence the trading experience of over two million clients around the globe and be at the forefront of shaping Deriv's future in a city that never stops evolving.
Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, find out more about life at Deriv here.
Advertised until:
Nov. 29, 2025
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