Commercial Legal Counsel (3-Month Contract)
StraitsX
Salary undisclosed
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Description
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to join us on a 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs.
In this role, you will work closely with our Commercial, Product, Compliance, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations teams to structure, review, and negotiate complex and bespoke commercial and partnership agreements. You will play a key role in supporting transactions across the payments, fintech, and Web3 ecosystem, balancing commercial objectives with legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations.
This role is well suited for an experienced commercial lawyer who can operate independently, manage transactions end-to-end, and provide practical legal advice in a fast-moving environment.
What You Will Do
- Lead the drafting, structuring, reviewing, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial and partnership agreements, particularly within the payments, fintech, and Web3 ecosystem.
- Handle agreements with a range of counterparties, including banks, payment service providers, exchanges, wallets, custodians, fintech companies, and other digital asset/Web3 partners.
- Take end-to-end ownership of commercial transactions and contract negotiations with minimal supervision.
- Partner closely with Commercial, Product, Compliance, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations teams to understand business requirements, identify potential risks, and ensure relevant legal and compliance considerations are appropriately reflected in agreements.
- Provide timely and practical advice to internal stakeholders regarding contractual obligations, commitments, and commercial legal matters.
- Advise management and business stakeholders on complex client and partnership matters, including potential contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial, and legal risks.
- Communicate complex legal considerations clearly and concisely, adapting your approach to different stakeholders and audiences.
- Support the development and improvement of contracting processes, templates, playbooks, and procedures to increase operational efficiency.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction with at least 5 years of relevant legal experience, with strong experience in commercial contracts gained in-house and/or at a reputable law firm.
- Strong commercial contracting experience, including independently drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating complex agreements.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to combine legal analysis with practical commercial judgment.
- Ability to independently manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Highly collaborative and solutions-oriented, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts and risks into clear, practical, and commercially relevant advice.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
- Available to start as soon as possible and commit to a minimum 3-month contract.
About this role
StraitsX is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer for a focused 3-month contract role supporting transactions across payments, fintech, and Web3. You would own commercial agreements end-to-end—drafting, structuring, reviewing, and negotiating deals with banks, payment providers, exchanges, custodians, and digital asset partners. The work demands independence; you'll manage multiple transactions with minimal supervision while balancing commercial objectives against legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations.
The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of commercial contracting experience, either in-house or at a law firm, qualified in a common law jurisdiction. You need strong drafting and negotiation skills, solid business judgment, and the ability to communicate complex legal risks clearly to non-legal stakeholders. This is a fast-moving environment where you'll partner closely with Commercial, Product, Compliance, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations teams to understand requirements and flag risks early. You should be comfortable working under tight deadlines and potentially contributing to process improvements around templates and contracting playbooks.
The role is based in Singapore and requires in-office presence. While framed as a 3-month fixed term, there is potential for extension depending on business needs. You should be available to start immediately.
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