Junior Legal Counsel

Job description

***Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!*** Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services. Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank. ### What you'll do - Assist in managing pre-litigation disputes and formal litigation matters. - Coordinate with external counsel, including managing document discovery, drafting hold notices, and tracking case progress and budgets. - Conduct legal research and draft memos on issues related to user disputes, regulatory inquiries, and potential claims. - Support the development and implementation of internal processes to mitigate litigation risk. - Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including: Vendor and supplier agreements, Technology and SaaS licenses, Marketing and partnership agreements, Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Basic service terms for users - Support senior counsel on more complex negotiations (e.g., banking, data, and strategic partnerships). - Help maintain and organize the company’s contract management system. - Monitor and research evolving laws and regulations affecting cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech, and financial services in our key jurisdictions. - Assist in preparing legal advisories and compliance guidance for business teams on new products, features, and marketing initiatives. - Support the company’s licensing and registration efforts globally. - Provide support on corporate governance matters for the company and its subsidiaries. - Assist in the preparation of materials for board and shareholder meetings, including resolutions, minutes, and presentations. - Help maintain corporate records, statutory books, and corporate registrations. - Support the company’s data privacy compliance program under regulations like the DPA, GDPR, CCPA, and others. - Assist in reviewing and updating privacy policies, cookie notices, and data processing agreements (DPAs). - Help conduct privacy impact assessments for new projects and products. - Other related tasks that may be assigned by the line manager. ### What we expect from you - Law degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in the Philippines - 1-3 years of post-qualification experience, preferably at a reputable law firm or in-house at a technology, financial services, or fintech company. Candidates with a strong demonstrated interest in crypto and a stellar academic record will be considered. - Solid foundational knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and litigation procedures. - Exposure to, or strong interest in, financial regulations, cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and data privacy laws. - Tech-Savvy: A genuine interest in and understanding of technology, cryptocurrency, and blockchain. - Business-Minded: Ability to understand business objectives and provide practical, risk-based legal advice. - Proactive & Agile: A self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment with a "get things done" attitude. - Exceptional Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers. - Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail in drafting, research, and process management. - Team Player: Collaborative spirit with a willingness to learn and support colleagues at all levels.