Senior Corporate Counsel II

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as corporate secretary and lead governance for Nium Pte. Ltd. and its global subsidiaries, including board and committee meetings, regulatory filings, resolutions, and consents. 
• Partner with Nium leadership, the Board of Directors, and the corporate secretary team to ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance best practices. 
• Liaise with product, regulatory, finance, and compliance teams to ensure governance obligations are met under Nium’s regulatory licenses worldwide. 
• Oversee intercompany arrangements, including capital contributions, share issuances, and other intra-group transactions, in coordination with finance and local corporate secretaries. 
• Manage D&O questionnaires, related party transactions, and conflicts of interest matters for directors and officers. 
• Support fundraising and financing initiatives, including preparing Nium for potential IPO readiness. 
• Lead and advise on global M&A activity to support Nium’s growth in new and existing markets. 
• Contribute to special legal projects across multiple areas, including equity, IP, and employment. 
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on complex corporate governance and regulatory issues. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with corporate development, finance, HR, the broader legal, and compliance teams to enable Nium’s continued global expansion. 
• Prioritize business objectives and support the corporate legal needs of a rapidly scaling, internationally regulated company. 
• Proactively identify opportunities to add value and drive strategic initiatives across the business. 

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant corporate experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal team, with experience managing a portfolio of subsidiaries a strong plus. 
• Combination of in-house and law firm practice experience preferred. 
• Deep understanding of corporate governance requirements and best practices. 
• Proven expertise in corporate fundraising, M&A, and corporate governance, gained through work with high-growth or multinational companies. 
• Strong research, writing, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously. 
• Demonstrated ability to act as the primary in-house attorney on significant corporate projects. 
• Effective collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and can influence outcomes through partnership. 
• Highly action-oriented and impact-driven; comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get things done. 
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for diverse audiences. 
• Intellectually curious, passionate about your work, and energized by a fast-paced, evolving environment. 
• Humble and low-ego, with a strong desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of your teammates.