Legal Counsel - APAC

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Singapore, SGP
Hybrid
Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Wise is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we’re on a mission to make money without borders a new norm
The Role
Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

 

Salary: SGD 16,600 - 19,600 monthly + RSU

With a high degree of autonomy, you will be supporting the legal function within the Wise group to help take the business to the next level, including: 

  • Working closely and building relationships with multiple business units across the Company and across our APAC markets (Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan and other regions in APAC) and Gulf markets to advise on a wide range of legal matters and ad hoc problems, including licensing, market entry and partnerships
  • Structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements with banking/payments partners, outsourced service providers and suppliers
  • Understanding the real risks to the business and providing practical advice to Product and Expansion teams. Supporting Product and Expansion teams on changes to our customer agreement for new services or new market entry
  • Supporting initiatives relating to governance within the group with close support from Group Co Sec
  • Liaising with external counsel where required
  • Advising on the legal rights and duties of subsidiary companies and their directors in the APAC region
  • Working with the broader Legal team to support the wider needs of the company
  • Staying up to date on legal developments in APAC and advising on future-looking initiatives
  • Mentoring and upskilling relevant directors, officers and teams, making life simple and easy

This role will give you the opportunity to:

  • Define your path to success - you’ll have the freedom and responsibility to help shape what is needed and then make it happen
  • Build something for the future - we are continuing to grow rapidly and your work will be crucial in growing and maturing one of the companies of our time
  • Inspire with your ideas, knowledge and self-starting attitude

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Global minimum of 33 paid days off (36 in U.S. hubs) plus a 6‑week paid sabbatical every four years and extras like volunteer or “Me” days indicate substantial time‑off depth.
  • Parental & Family Support A global minimum of 18 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth or adoption after one year, along with adoption and fertility support, underscores robust family support.
  • Flexible Benefits Work‑from‑anywhere up to 90 days per year after six months and flexible working principles provide notable geographic mobility and scheduling latitude.

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9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.

Why Work With Us

We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.

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We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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