Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.
Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.
What you'll do
- Assist in managing pre-litigation disputes and formal litigation matters.
- Coordinate with external counsel, including managing document discovery, drafting hold notices, and tracking case progress and budgets.
- Conduct legal research and draft memos on issues related to user disputes, regulatory inquiries, and potential claims.
- Support the development and implementation of internal processes to mitigate litigation risk.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including: Vendor and supplier agreements, Technology and SaaS licenses, Marketing and partnership agreements, Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Basic service terms for users
- Support senior counsel on more complex negotiations (e.g., banking, data, and strategic partnerships).
- Help maintain and organize the company’s contract management system.
- Monitor and research evolving laws and regulations affecting cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech, and financial services in our key jurisdictions.
- Assist in preparing legal advisories and compliance guidance for business teams on new products, features, and marketing initiatives.
- Support the company’s licensing and registration efforts globally.
- Provide support on corporate governance matters for the company and its subsidiaries.
- Assist in the preparation of materials for board and shareholder meetings, including resolutions, minutes, and presentations.
- Help maintain corporate records, statutory books, and corporate registrations.
- Support the company’s data privacy compliance program under regulations like the DPA, GDPR, CCPA, and others.
- Assist in reviewing and updating privacy policies, cookie notices, and data processing agreements (DPAs).
- Help conduct privacy impact assessments for new projects and products.
- Other related tasks that may be assigned by the line manager.
What we expect from you
- Law degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in the Philippines
- 1-3 years of post-qualification experience, preferably at a reputable law firm or in-house at a technology, financial services, or fintech company. Candidates with a strong demonstrated interest in crypto and a stellar academic record will be considered.
- Solid foundational knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and litigation procedures.
- Exposure to, or strong interest in, financial regulations, cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and data privacy laws.
- Tech-Savvy: A genuine interest in and understanding of technology, cryptocurrency, and blockchain.
- Business-Minded: Ability to understand business objectives and provide practical, risk-based legal advice.
- Proactive & Agile: A self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment with a "get things done" attitude.
- Exceptional Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
- Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail in drafting, research, and process management.
- Team Player: Collaborative spirit with a willingness to learn and support colleagues at all levels.
Meaningful Collaborations - The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with other relevant teams to carry out implementations that will improve and create an impact on customer experience.
Scalable Growth - Be part of a fast-growing organization with the vision to expand its territories outside APAC which will provide opportunities for career advancement.
A Space For Bright Ideas - Let your bright ideas be converted into meaningful changes! Coins culture welcomes new ideas backed up by data to create an impact.
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