Associate General Counsel

BitGo
Singapore
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 12+ yearsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Stakeholder management","Communication","Team leadership","Risk management"]

Lead legal and regulatory strategy for APAC, based in Singapore, serving as primary advisor to regional leadership on commercial ventures, expansions, and governance. Oversee compliance and government relations across APAC markets, guide teams through multijurisdictional regulatory landscapes (including data privacy and financial frameworks), and manage disputes, employment matters, and corporate transactions with external counsel. Recruit, mentor, and develop a growing regional legal team.

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BitGo
BitGo
2 months ago

Associate General Counsel

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Job Summary

Lead legal and regulatory strategy for APAC, based in Singapore, serving as primary advisor to regional leadership on commercial ventures, expansions, and governance. Oversee compliance and government relations across APAC markets, guide teams through multijurisdictional regulatory landscapes (including data privacy and financial frameworks), and manage disputes, employment matters, and corporate transactions with external counsel. Recruit, mentor, and develop a growing regional legal team.
Location: Singapore
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Formulate and execute regional legal strategy aligned to global business objectives.
  • •Serve as primary legal advisor to APAC leadership for high-stakes commercial ventures and regional expansions.
  • •Oversee corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and government relations across APAC markets.
  • •Guide the regional team through complex multijurisdictional regulatory landscapes, including data privacy and financial frameworks.
  • •Manage disputes, employment matters, and corporate transactions with external counsel, and recruit, mentor, and develop the regional team.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceRetirementPaid ParentalPaid LeaveEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Professionally qualified lawyer in Singapore or another major common law jurisdiction with exceptional academic credentials.
  • •Minimum of twelve years of experience, including significant time leading regional matters in-house.
  • •Deep knowledge of legal and regulatory environments across key APAC markets, including Southeast Asia, Australia, and Greater China.
  • •Proven track record of managing distributed legal teams and navigating complex multijurisdictional challenges.
  • •Outstanding commercial acumen and exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience:12+ yearsLegalAPACMultijurisdictional
Skills:Strategic thinkingStakeholder managementCommunicationTeam leadershipRisk management
Languages:English

Company Brief

BitGo
Provides institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody, wallet, and security solutions including custody services, hot and cold wallet infrastructure, and compliance tools for exchanges, asset managers, and crypto-native businesses.
Industry: Blockchain & Web3
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Founded: 2013
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