Legal Counsel

About us

First Digital is a digital asset focused trust, custody, financial technology company at the vanguard of the emerging digitalization of assets, where the full value for your worldly assets can finally unite like other digital data. Our best-in-class custodian and near-banking layer enables previously unattainable options for payments, asset management and access to products that can help enhance financial inclusion.  

Our infrastructure – including FDUSD, Asia’s 1st home grown blockchain-based USD stable-coin – Developed to help economies, institutions and developers gain access to technology breakthroughs and capitalize on the digital evolution of finance, trust, and technology.

First Digital is seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Counsel to join our growing in-house legal team. This role is best suited for someone with a solid background in commercial contracts, corporate litigation, and civil law, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with varied legal matters.

You’ll be responsible for advising on day-to-day legal issues, supporting dispute resolution, managing legal risks, and partnering with external counsel as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially minded and looking to grow within a fintech or fast-evolving business environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a range of commercial, civil, and operational matters, balancing risk and business objectives.

• Manage and coordinate litigation, dispute resolution, and legal correspondence (e.g. demand letters, settlements, pre-action strategies).

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and partnership documents.

• Support regulatory and compliance matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

• Liaise with external counsel to ensure efficient handling of legal matters, litigation cases, and documentation.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s business across various jurisdictions.

• Assist with internal governance, record-keeping, and contract management processes.

• Provide general legal support to business teams on strategic initiatives, operational risks, and legal documentation.

Requirements

• Degree in Law and qualified to practice in a common law jurisdiction.

• 5–10 years PQE, with strong grounding in civil and commercial law, and hands-on experience in corporate litigation or dispute resolution.

• Experience in both law firm and in-house environments preferred, but not required.

• Ability to work independently on a broad range of legal issues and manage external counsel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Strong sense of accountability, professionalism, and commercial judgment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation – We offer a remuneration package that reflects your expertise and contributions.
• Transportation Support – A monthly allowance to assist with your commute.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Life, medical, and dental coverage for your well-being.
• Professional Development – A US$4,000 education allowance to support your continuous learning.
• Career Growth – Strong prospects for advancement within a dynamic organization.
• Team Engagement – Regular activities to foster collaboration and a positive work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. First Digital Trust reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.