Legal Associate Director, FinTech

Overview

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About Agoda — Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

The position is based in Bangkok, and Agoda offers relocation support for successful candidate. Remote work or working from locations outside of Bangkok is not available for this role. We welcome applications from both local and international candidates for this role.

What you'll get to do

• Report directly to the Senior Legal Director, Fintech & Payments, and support all legal matters related to FinTech and payments impacting Agoda globally.
• Ensure that Agoda conducts all payments and FinTech activities in a compliant fashion.
• Advise on the design, structure, implementation, operation and lifecycle management of Agoda's FinTech/payments product initiatives globally.
• Lead on legal negotiations and contractual arrangements related to FinTech, payments and wider financing/finance team activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 12 years of experience, ideally in FinTech, Payments, or Financial Services law, preferably with top-tier law firm experience and/or experience in a major Tech company.
• Law degree from a top law school, and excellent academic credentials.
• Native or fluent English speaking and writing skills.
• Excellent writing, negotiation and communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• A strong understanding of the global payment regulatory environment and principles, familiarity with key legislation (with an APAC focus), with significant experience advising on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues.
• Experience in advising on all aspects of FinTech and payments, new product development and product delivery channels and working closely with stakeholders across different legal areas (Commercial, Regulatory, Consumer Protection, Privacy, etc.) and areas outside of legal (Tax, Treasury, Product, Finance Commercial).
• Strong project management and leadership skills, capable of managing multiple assignments and prioritizing appropriately. Comfortable with working under pressure.
• Ability to navigate change and ambiguity, and support others on the journey.
• Positive attitude, high level of integrity and intellectual curiosity with a strong solution orientated approach.
• Eager to learn new technologies and ideas. Comfortable navigating complicated and nuanced issues.
• Previous experience of working within a technology and digital legal environment is desirable.
• Relocation is provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Disclaimer

We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency's representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.

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