Legal Counsel

Roles/Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Draft, review, develop and keep up-to-date standard documentation templates.
• Liaise and coordinate with external solicitors and manage ongoing financing transactions (including security perfection).
• Deal with product and process development, financing, technology, and general legal advisory work.
• Build and implement various programs, collaborations, and initiatives during this period of growth for CapBay.
• Work with colleagues from various departments to identify, analyse potential legal issues and offer them strategic legal advice.
• Scour areas for improvement, in addition to being able to resolve issues creatively in a frictionless manner.

Requirements:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) 
• Prior experience in banking and finance practice with a reputable law firm or financial institution would be a strong plus.
• Ability to provide comprehensive legal support for the Company’s fintech projects and initiatives. 
• Ability to handle transactions independently with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring adherence to defined timelines.
• Strong interest in managing and structuring financing transactions, with focus on providing innovative, customer-centric and technology-driven financing solutions.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents including commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements, financing documents and other related contracts. 
• Exceptional analytical skills and clear thought process coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. 
• Dedicated to being a team player with unwavering professional ethics and integrity. We prioritise a supportive and inclusive work environment where each individual’s contribution is valued and respected.  
• Ability to thrive in a complex and fast-changing environment within a highly driven and motivated team.