Legal Associate Director, FinTech

1 day ago

Singapore Agoda Full time

Legal Associate Director, FinTech & Payments (Bangkok-based, Relocation Provided)
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.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. The role is Bangkok-based; remote work or working from locations outside of Bangkok is not available. Relocation support is provided for successful candidates.
Responsibilities
Report directly to the Senior Legal Director, Fintech & Payments, and support all legal matters related to FinTech and payments globally, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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 related activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with the Booking Holdings Cross Brand Payments and FinTech Legal group; work with technology, product, risk, compliance, and finance teams, as well as other senior stakeholders within Agoda and Booking Holdings.
Support the Senior Legal Director – FinTech and Payments to manage and develop the team, external counsel relationships, and budgets.
Perform horizon scanning and advise on emerging payments and financial services regulatory issues impacting Agoda's business globally.
Provide practical, commercial, and actionable legal advice on regulated and unregulated financial and payments products and services.
Qualifications
Minimum 12 years of experience in FinTech, Payments, or Financial Services law; ideally with top-tier law firm experience and/or experience in a major tech company.
Law degree from a top law school, with excellent academic credentials.
Native or fluent English (speaking and writing).
Excellent writing, negotiation, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
Strong understanding of the global

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