Senior Legal Counsel II

Nium, Global Leader in Payments Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium’s growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co‑headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore. About the Team Nium’s Global Legal Team works at the intersection of financial technology and regulatory frameworks. Our work helps Nium build innovative products, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate complexity and challenges. About the Role We’re looking for a fast‑learning and dynamic Senior Corporate Counsel, based in our Singapore office, to lead corporate governance matters for Nium’s international subsidiaries and provide support for Nium’s parent company governance. If hired, you will oversee the management of subsidiaries across the globe, including coordinating and preparing for board meetings and approvals and managing governance requirements for our regulatory licenses. Additionally, you will assist with special legal projects in multiple other subject areas, including M&A, fundraising, equity, IP and employment. You will report into Nium’s Head of Corporate Legal, based in our San Francisco office, and this is a great opportunity to join the Nium legal team and work on a variety of cutting‑edge legal issues. If you’re excited about working in a fast‑paced environment and scaling an international governance program, we’d love to speak with you! Key Responsibilities Lead all subsidiary governance work, including board meetings, state filings, resolutions and consents, and provide support for Nium Pte. Ltd. (parent company) governance. Lead subsidiary board meetings and serve as the primary legal representative. Liaise and coordinate with product & regulatory counsel to ensure compliance with governance requirements under our regulatory licenses around the world. Partner with our finance team and local corporate secretaries to approve intercompany arrangements, such as capital contributions and share issuances. Assist with special legal projects in multiple subject areas, including M&A, fundraising, equity, IP and employment. Work with our internal business, regulatory, tax, accounting and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts. Assist with D&O questionnaires, related party transactions and conflicts of interest matters for directors and officers. Conduct legal research on a variety of complex corporate governance issues. Work collaboratively to prioritize business objectives and support the corporate aspects of being an internationally regulated company. Requirements 7+ years of relevant corporate experience at a major law firm and/or in‑house experience, with experience managing a portfolio of subsidiaries being a plus. A combination of both in‑house and law firm practice experience is preferred. Familiarity with corporate governance requirements. Excellent research and writing skills and project management ability. Ability to be the primary in‑house attorney on certain corporate projects, including handling multiple simultaneous matters. The ability to effectively collaborate with large, cross and functional teams. Biased towards action and impact, and no task is too big or too small for you; you can roll up your sleeves and get things done. Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills, can build strong relationships with business colleagues, and can simplify legal concepts and communicate them in easy‑to‑understand language. Exhibit genuine curiosity, are passionate about your work, and enjoy a fast‑paced working environment. Humble with low ego, have a strong desire to grow and learn, and have a deep commitment to your teammates. What we offer at Nium We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work. We Care: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year‑end shut down. We also provide a flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office). We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role‑specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend. We Constantly Innovate: Since our inception, Nium has received constant recognition and awards for how we approach both our business and talent opportunities. Check out CNBC World's Top Fintech Companies 2024. We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company‑wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more! We Thrive With Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. For more detailed region‑specific benefits: For more information visit Nium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Nium complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Nium expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. 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