Legal Counsel

Reimagine access. Reimagine ownership. Build the future with Cinch.

Cinch is Southeast Asia’s leading circular tech subscription company, redefining how people and businesses access technology. Instead of adding to the growing e-waste crisis, we enable affordable, sustainable access to devices through subscriptions that maximize reuse and extend their lifecycle. We operate across B2C, B2B, and B2B2C channels, including major partnerships with global leaders like Samsung. Our model sits at the intersection of powerful mega trends — sustainability, embedded finance, and the shift from ownership to access — creating a massive opportunity to reshape the future of tech consumption. At Cinch, we are builders with high standards, a bias for action, and a shared mission to create a generational company that outlasts us. Freshly funded by leading institutional investors and growing rapidly, we’re creating an environment where ambitious people can do the best work of their careers — and where the work has real, lasting impact.

Your Role

As Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in our legal operations, leading efforts across commercial agreements, fundraising legalities, and regulatory interactions throughout Southeast Asia. This position calls for a proactive legal professional who thrives in dynamic settings and is skilled at managing both external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and compliant legal processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership contracts, and customer terms.
• Fundraising Legal Support: Oversee legal due diligence, manage investor agreements, and ensure compliance with applicable securities laws during fundraising initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Interact with financial regulators across Southeast Asia to ensure full compliance with regional laws and regulations.
• External Counsel Management: Coordinate with external legal advisors to provide efficient and jurisdiction-specific legal support.
• Internal Legal Framework: Design and implement internal policies, compliance protocols, and risk management strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Offer legal guidance to teams such as product, operations, and business development to ensure legal alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4–6 years of legal practice, ideally with a blend of law firm and in-house experience in the fintech or financial services sector.
• Regional Expertise: In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks in Southeast Asian markets, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
• Startup Acumen: Proven ability to succeed in fast-paced, growth-driven environments, with strong adaptability and problem-solving capabilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across diverse teams and external partners.
• Educational Background: Law degree from a reputable institution; admission to practice in at least one Southeast Asian jurisdiction is preferred.