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About AgodaAt Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world. Today, we are part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide. No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If youre ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.Get to Know Our TeamIn the age of technology, things are constantly changing. The travel market is much the same, being more dynamic and complex than ever. Agodas Legal team is well suited to take on the challenges presented, adopting a proactive mindset to tackle challenges and solve problems. We are quick on our feet, decisive, and collaborate with multiple departments. We hire out-of-the-box thinkers that are well grounded with ethics and legal knowledge to ensure that Agoda achieves the right results, the right way. The FinTech Legal team is a growing group of eight specialist lawyers supporting an ambitious B2C payments initiative. We provide end-to-end legal support across product design, commercial structuring, and operational rollout, working closely with the Regulatory & Licensing sub-team. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy high-impact, handson work in an entrepreneurial environment, and who can balance innovative product advice with regulatory and compliance rigor.The OpportunityWe are seeking a seasoned Senior Counsel, FinTech & Payments to join our team and lead legal efforts for a strategic payments product. You will advise on product development, commercial arrangements, regulatory compliance, and operational riskpartnering with product, engineering, compliance, and external advisers to bring new payment experiences to market across jurisdictions. This pivotal role involves navigating the complex landscape of both regulated and non-regulated FinTech and Payment activities and offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic and fast-changing FinTech industry, based in the vibrant city of Bangkok or Singapore, and contribute to Agodas growth and success.Relocation package is provided for successful candidate who isnt based in Bangkok alreadyNo full-remote option availableIn This Role, Youll Get ToThis role is dedicated to a single, high-priority productyou will be fully embedded in the project and accountable for its legal delivery.Early-stage opportunityyou will witness product ideas move from exploration to execution and will have clear opportunities to influence product decisions and strategy.Regional, B2C focusheavy localization requirements will deepen your understanding of APAC market dynamics and the regulatory philosophies of local authorities.Visible outcomesyou may see the product launched and widely marketed during your tenure, creating a notable, resumeenhancing achievement.Experience Supportive Team and LeadershipJoin a collaborative, high-calibre team with experience across Europe and Southeast Asia; the group combines professional rigor with a supportive, collegial culture.Work closely with Jonathan Tay, Principal Counsel & Lead Product Legal, who brings extensive inhouse experience and the perspective of a former tech founder.Learning and Working in Collaborative EnvironmentIntensive onboarding and developmentthe role offers structured, handson training and a steep learning curve.High pace and commitmentexpect demanding work during the projects critical phases; we seek candidates ready to invest in rapid growth.Commitment to balancewe actively work toward a sustainable 40hour work week as the project matures and support personal development and wellbeing.What Youll Need To SucceedAt least 5 years PQE in private practice or inhouse experienceHungry to learnactively seeks new knowledge and adapts quickly.Curious and confident to ask questionsclarifies assumptions and probes for missing information.Disciplined and sensiblemanages stakeholders effectively, provides constructive pushback, and escalates appropriately when needed.Organizedstrong task, time, and project management skills; maintains clear, concise documentation.Practical common senseapplies sound judgment to balance legal risk with commercial needs.Its Great If You HaveExperience in payments or banking & finance.Experience in a B2C technology company.Experience in a regulated industry.Training and experience in M&A work.Discover More About Working At AgodaAgoda Careers EmployerAt 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 persons 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. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy.DisclaimerWe do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agencys representation of a candidate, from unsolicited thirdparty 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr