Legal Counsel (HK/Taipei)

EMQ is a financial technology company that enables businesses of every size to access real-time, affordable, and efficient cross-border payments in 200+ markets. Through our API-powered platform, we continue to simplify global payments for our customers and enable them to scale efficiently across multiple markets. Our impact in making financial services more accessible and inclusive has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Tech Pioneer and by FXC Intelligence as a Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Company. The company is currently licensed in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Jordan and registered as a Money Service Business in Canada.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our legal team to support our business growth strategy, provide counsel and expertise. This role is based in one of our *Hong Kong or Taipei office. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic business environment and work on a variety of legal issues across multiple EMQ Group companies. Previous experience in financial services and fintech is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and structure a broad range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, IT services agreements, intragroup arrangements, partnership agreements and other ancillary business agreements.
• Work closely with the EMQ group companies’ businesses and the business development team at various stages of the contracting process.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (external clients, partners, external counsel, etc.)
• Liaise with and manage relations with relevant stakeholders (including business development/ tech / HR / marketing colleagues) to deliver a high standard of legal advice, acting as the initial point of contact / support and trusted adviser.
• Provide risk management advice to the business.
• Ensure governance practices and monitor the effectiveness of controls.

Requirements

• A business-oriented lawyer with at least 5 years of experience to cover a broad base of legal and commercial issues
• Professionally qualified lawyer admitted to the bar in a relevant jurisdiction (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, US, UK or equivalent).
• Proven track record in navigating and excelling in highly ambiguous environments.
• Consistently delivers creative, thoughtful and business-oriented results that appropriately balance growth and risk in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• An ability to provide incisive, proactive advice and sound commercial legal judgment.
• An in-depth understanding of the financial services industry or demonstrable wide-ranging commercial experience.
• A solutions-focused, engaging approach while maintaining a high degree of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
• Ability to spot key risks, analyze and practically assess risk, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Flexible and agile, and able to adapt to changing demands.
• Highly collaborative with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills and judgment, excellent analysis, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Self-starter, driven and well-organized; and able to manage and prioritize numerous projects simultaneously.

*Please note: Candidates must possess valid, existing work authorization for the role's location (Hong Kong, or Taipei). EMQ does not provide relocation support or sponsorship for this position.

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a fast-paced, multicultural fintech environment with real opportunities for growth and cross-functional exposure. As Legal Counsel, you’ll work closely with business, finance, and technology teams to shape how we manage legal risk, governance, and commercial agreements across the Group.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Generous leave policy to support your personal and family needs.
• Learning and development programs to help you grow your skills and career.
• A high-performing, collaborative, and ambitious culture where you can make a visible impact.
• A fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with opportunities for career growth across regions and functions.