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Funding Societies | Modalku is the largest SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia. We are licensed and operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia andVietnam, and backed by Sequoia India (Peak XV), Softbank Vision Fund, Khazanah and SMBC bank amongst many others. Funding Societies | Modalku provides business financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is funded by individual and institutional investors, as well as payments solutions to SMEs and consumers

Here at Funding Societies | Modalku we live by our core values GETFS:

• Grow Relentlessly: Strive to become our best, most authentic selves
• Enable Teamwork, Disable Politics: Only by forging togetherness, we help each other succeed
• Test Measure Act: Stay curious and reinvent ourselves, through innovation and experimentation
• Focus on Impact: Create impact through bias for action and tangible results
• Serve with Obsession: Build win-win relationships for the long-term by having a customer obsession
  
  

• Lead and scale the regional legal function, overseeing in-house counsels and managing external legal partners across all operating markets
• Play a critical role in driving the company's path to profitability by enabling compliant yet commercially viable business models, proactively managing legal risk exposure, and leading cost-effective legal operations at scale
• Provide strategic legal guidance on digital lending, payments, embedded finance, and product innovation — ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including those related to partnerships, product innovation, data sharing, platform integrations, secured lending, and IP
• Proactively manage regulatory interactions and licensing requirements, particularly in high-impact markets
• Advise on and manage litigation or enforcement processes, especially for secured lending and litigation-led collections
• Own legal risk management related to data privacy, consumer protection, anti-bribery, and cross-border operations
• Support corporate strategic events, such as M&A, fundraising etc, with a focus on entity structure, due diligence, and board governance
• Drive adoption of legal technology and automation tools to improve the Legal team's overall effectiveness
  
  

• 12+ years of relevant legal experience, including regional experience in Southeast Asia; a mix of law firm and in-house experience is highly valued
• Legal qualifications in Singapore, Malaysia, or other common law jurisdictions; admission to practice is preferred
• Experience working within or advising on civil law jurisdictions (e.g., Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam) is highly preferred
• Good understanding of regulatory environments across Southeast Asia, with expertise in both developed and emerging markets
• Strong experience in financial services, fintech, digital lending and/ or payments is preferred
• Proven ability to balance commercial pragmatism with legal integrity in high-growth, cross-functional environments
• Experience managing legal teams and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  
  

• Time off - We would love you to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. We offer flexible paid vacations as well as many other observed holidays by country. We also like to have our people take a day off for special days like birthdays and work anniversaries
• Flexible working - We believe in giving back the control of work & life to our people. We trust our people and love to provide the space to accommodate each and everyone's working style and personal life
• Medical benefits - We offer health insurance coverage for our employees and dependents. Our people focus on our mission knowing we have their backs for their loved ones too
• Mental health and wellness - We understand that our team productivity is directly linked to our mental and physical health. Hence we organize org-wide fitness initiatives and engage partners to provide well-being coaching
• Tech support - We provide a company laptop for our employees and the best possible support for the right equipment/tools to enable high productivity
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Funding Societies | Modalku is the largest SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia. We are licensed and operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia andVietnam, and backed by Sequoia India (Peak XV), Softbank Vision Fund, Khazanah and SMBC bank amongst many others. Funding Societies | Modalku provides business financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is funded by individual and institutional investors, as well as payments solutions to SMEs and consumers
Here at Funding Societies | Modalku we live by our core values GETFS:

• Grow Relentlessly: Strive to become our best, most authentic selves.
• Enable Teamwork, Disable Politics: Only by forging togetherness, we help each other succeed.
• Test Measure Act: Stay curious and reinvent ourselves, through innovation and experimentation.
• Focus on Impact: Create impact through bias for action and tangible results.
• Serve with Obsession: Build win-win relationships for the long-term by having a customer obsession.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal (Director level) to lead our legal function across Southeast Asia. As the Head of Legal, you will be responsible for shaping the legal, regulatory, and governance infrastructure that supports our growth across five markets: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

You will serve as a key strategic advisor to the team, working closely with commercial, product, operations and compliance to navigate legal complexity across markets. Your mandate is to enable responsible innovation and growth while protecting the company’s interests, guiding legal input across product design, commercial structuring, regulatory engagement, and strategic initiatives such as fundraising.

What you will do:

• Lead and scale the regional legal function , overseeing in-house counsels and managing external legal partners across all operating markets.
• Play a critical role in driving the company’s path to profitability by enabling compliant yet commercially viable business models, proactively managing legal risk exposure, and leading cost-effective legal operations at scale.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on digital lending, payments, embedded finance, and product innovation — ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements , including those related to partnerships, product innovation, data sharing, platform integrations, secured lending, and IP.
• Proactively manage regulatory interactions and licensing requirements, particularly in high-impact markets.
• Advise on and manage litigation or enforcement processes , especially for secured lending and litigation-led collections.
• Own legal risk management related to data privacy, consumer protection, anti-bribery, and cross-border operations.
• Support corporate strategic events , such as M&A, fundraising etc, with a focus on entity structure, due diligence, and board governance.
• Drive adoption of legal technology and automation tools to improve the Legal team’s overall effectiveness.

What we are looking for:

• 12+ years of relevant legal experience, including regional experience in Southeast Asia; a mix of law firm and in-house experience is highly valued.
• Legal qualifications in Singapore, Malaysia, or other common law jurisdictions; admission to practice is preferred.
• Experience working within or advising on civil law jurisdictions (e.g., Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam) is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of regulatory environments across Southeast Asia, with expertise in both developed and emerging markets
• Strong experience in financial services, fintech, digital lending and/ or payments is preferred.
• Proven ability to balance commercial pragmatism with legal integrity in high-growth, cross-functional environments.
• Experience managing legal teams and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Time off - We would love you to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. We offer flexible paid vacations as well as many other observed holidays by country. We also like to have our people take a day off for special days like birthdays and work anniversaries.
• Flexible working - We believe in giving back the control of work & life to our people. We trust our people and love to provide the space to accommodate each and everyone's working style and personal life.
• Medical benefits - We offer health insurance coverage for our employees and dependents. Our people focus on our mission knowing we have their backs for their loved ones too.
• Mental health and wellness - We understand that our team productivity is directly linked to our mental and physical health. Hence we organize org-wide fitness initiatives and engage partners to provide well-being coaching.
• Tech support - We provide a company laptop for our employees and the best possible support for the right equipment/tools to enable high productivity

Interested to know more about us? Learn about our stories here .

Funding Societies | Modalku is the largest SME digital finance platform in Southeast Asia. We are licensed and operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia andVietnam, and backed by Sequoia India (Peak XV), Softbank Vision Fund, Khazanah and SMBC bank amongst many others. Funding Societies | Modalku provides business financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is funded by individual and institutional investors, as well as payments solutions to SMEs and consumers
Here at Funding Societies | Modalku we live by our core values GETFS:

• Grow Relentlessly: Strive to become our best, most authentic selves.
• Enable Teamwork, Disable Politics: Only by forging togetherness, we help each other succeed.
• Test Measure Act: Stay curious and reinvent ourselves, through innovation and experimentation.
• Focus on Impact: Create impact through bias for action and tangible results.
• Serve with Obsession: Build win-win relationships for the long-term by having a customer obsession.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal (Director level) to lead our legal function across Southeast Asia. As the Head of Legal, you will be responsible for shaping the legal, regulatory, and governance infrastructure that supports our growth across five markets: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

You will serve as a key strategic advisor to the team, working closely with commercial, product, operations and compliance to navigate legal complexity across markets. Your mandate is to enable responsible innovation and growth while protecting the company’s interests, guiding legal input across product design, commercial structuring, regulatory engagement, and strategic initiatives such as fundraising.

What you will do:

• Lead and scale the regional legal function , overseeing in-house counsels and managing external legal partners across all operating markets.
• Play a critical role in driving the company’s path to profitability by enabling compliant yet commercially viable business models, proactively managing legal risk exposure, and leading cost-effective legal operations at scale.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on digital lending, payments, embedded finance, and product innovation — ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements , including those related to partnerships, product innovation, data sharing, platform integrations, secured lending, and IP.
• Proactively manage regulatory interactions and licensing requirements, particularly in high-impact markets.
• Advise on and manage litigation or enforcement processes , especially for secured lending and litigation-led collections.
• Own legal risk management related to data privacy, consumer protection, anti-bribery, and cross-border operations.
• Support corporate strategic events , such as M&A, fundraising etc, with a focus on entity structure, due diligence, and board governance.
• Drive adoption of legal technology and automation tools to improve the Legal team’s overall effectiveness.

What we are looking for:

• 12+ years of relevant legal experience, including regional experience in Southeast Asia; a mix of law firm and in-house experience is highly valued.
• Legal qualifications in Singapore, Malaysia, or other common law jurisdictions; admission to practice is preferred.
• Experience working within or advising on civil law jurisdictions (e.g., Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam) is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of regulatory environments across Southeast Asia, with expertise in both developed and emerging markets
• Strong experience in financial services, fintech, digital lending and/ or payments is preferred.
• Proven ability to balance commercial pragmatism with legal integrity in high-growth, cross-functional environments.
• Experience managing legal teams and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Time off - We would love you to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. We offer flexible paid vacations as well as many other observed holidays by country. We also like to have our people take a day off for special days like birthdays and work anniversaries.
• Flexible working - We believe in giving back the control of work & life to our people. We trust our people and love to provide the space to accommodate each and everyone's working style and personal life.
• Medical benefits - We offer health insurance coverage for our employees and dependents. Our people focus on our mission knowing we have their backs for their loved ones too.
• Mental health and wellness - We understand that our team productivity is directly linked to our mental and physical health. Hence we organize org-wide fitness initiatives and engage partners to provide well-being coaching.
• Tech support - We provide a company laptop for our employees and the best possible support for the right equipment/tools to enable high productivity

Interested to know more about us? Learn about our stories here .

Legal Leadership Role

As a senior legal professional, you will be responsible for providing expert advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters to drive business growth and minimize risk.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to take on a leadership role in our organization, leveraging their expertise to develop and implement effective legal strategies that support our business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Singapore's regulatory landscape and experience in corporate law or as in-house counsel for a listed entity.

Legal Executive

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal support to clients, including assisting in corporate secretarial work, maintaining statutory registers, and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

In addition to these key responsibilities, the successful candidate will also be required to assist in E-filing of various returns and annual returns with ACRA, as well as perform other corporate or ad-hoc duties as and when required.

• CSIS qualified
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in legal firms or established corporate secretarial firms (fresh graduates welcome)
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Positive working attitude with strong initiative and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to work well under pressure

• Lead and manage the regional legal team and national security teams, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Microsoft’s values.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to senior sales leadership and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues. Assist in shaping strategy and executing strategic sales priorities in-country.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, proactively managing legal risks.
• Oversee litigation and disputes (excluding HR and consumer disputes), regulatory engagements, and Public Sector contract negotiations. Represent CELA in the Area Compliance Committee.
• Collaborate with the Regional Deal Team to support regulatory aspects of Enterprise Commercial customer contract negotiations.
• Work with the Regional SME&C CELA lead to develop self-help materials for sales motions.
• Coordinate with Government Affairs Leads and Ambassadors to align policy and regulatory engagements, including emerging priorities like privacy, security, AI, and critical infrastructure.
• Leverage outside counsel efficiently to manage budgets.
• Partner with global legal teams to implement Microsoft’s global objectives locally and drive cross-border projects.
• Represent Microsoft in interactions with regulators, legal officers, industry bodies, and legal industry leaders.
• Utilize AI to foster innovation within CELA and the CPS team in Asia.
• Manage regulatory and compliance matters related to national security, critical infrastructure, and relations with Defence and Intelligence sectors.
• Handle responses to security incidents and audits from government and customers.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree with 9+ years of legal experience, including leadership roles and strategic initiatives.
• Or equivalent experience.
• Active license to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Proven experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multinational corporations or the technology sector is preferred.
• Strong business acumen with pragmatic legal advice skills.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. For disability-related accommodations, please contact via the Accommodation request form. Benefits may vary by country and employment type.

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Our client is a leading international investment and asset management group currently seeking a Head of Legal to lead their legal and governance function across multiple jurisdictions. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a legal professional with deep experience in investment structures, cross-border compliance, and corporate governance.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in fund structuring and licensing. This is a rare opportunity to shape legal strategy across a complex, multi-jurisdictional corporate structure.

Key Responsibilities of this Head of Legal, Global Investment Firm:

• Provide strategic legal oversight across the group’s international operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and internal governance policies.
• Lead legal input on investment structuring, licensing, and jurisdictional compliance for new and existing funds.
• Manage legal aspects of corporate transactions, entity lifecycle events, and shareholder processes.
• Oversee governance documentation including board materials, decision registers, and delegation frameworks.
• Supervise the company secretarial function and ensure statutory obligations are met across all entities.
• Build and lead a high-performing legal team, fostering collaboration across legal, finance, and operational functions.

Key Requirements of this Head of Legal, Global Investment Firm:

• Legally qualified with a current practicing certificate in a common law jurisdiction (e.g. Singapore, UK, Australia).
• Brings at least 15 years of post-qualification experience, with a strong foundation in corporate, regulatory, or investment law.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing legal frameworks for investment structures across multiple regions.
• Experience working within infrastructure, energy, or real asset sectors is highly advantageous.
• Skilled in navigating governance across complex group structures and multi-entity environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Investment Management

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