Liminal Custody Solutions - Legal Manager - LLB/LLM

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Manager - Legal to oversee and manage legal affairs for our rapidly growing business. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in contract management, litigation, and regulatory compliance, with a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding financial technology, virtual assets, and digital payments.

Responsibilities:

1. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and technology-related contracts.

• 2. Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, business implications, and mitigation strategies for new initiatives, products, and partnerships.
• 3. Manage litigation and dispute resolution - liaising with external counsels, preparing legal documentation, and ensuring timely updates on ongoing cases.
• 4. Ensure the company's operations are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements, particularly in fintech and digital asset domains.
• 5. Support corporate governance requirements, including board resolutions, policy reviews, and statutory filings.
• 6. Monitor emerging regulatory developments in fintech, crypto, and financial services, and provide guidance to management on impact and compliance strategies.
• 7. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Compliance, Finance, and Risk teams to ensure alignment with legal frameworks.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 1. LLB / LLM from a recognized university.
• 2. 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in legal roles, preferably within Fintech, Payments, or Digital Asset companies.
• 3. Strong understanding of contract law, financial regulations, and technology-related legal issues.
• 4. Experience handling regulatory authorities (e.g: VARA, MAS, FIU, or international equivalents) will be an advantage.
• 5. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• 6. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.