Lead Counsel

What We Do
Coda delivers commerce solutions that accelerate global growth for our partners. With over a decade of experience, we’re trusted by 300+ publishers—including Activision, Bigo, Electronic Arts, Moonton, and Riot Games—to grow their revenue and audiences worldwide.
Our suite of solutions includes Custom Commerce, a fully customizable web store; Codapay, enabling seamless direct payments through API integration on publishers’ websites; Codashop, the go-to marketplace for millions of gamers to purchase in-game content; and Distribution, extending Codashop content through our network of trusted commerce partners.
Headquartered in Singapore with a team of 400+ Codans, Coda has been recognized as an industry leader, named an APAC High Growth Company (2023) by Financial Times, one of Granite Asia’s NextGenTech 30 (2024), a payments leader on Fortune’s Fintech Innovation Asia list (2024), and listed among The Straits Times Fastest Growing Fintechs (2024).
For more on how Coda helps publishers grow faster and smarter, visit coda.co.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee legal commercial, regulatory, licensing and corporate matters for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region — where Coda’s stronghold markets are located — and manage a team of lawyers handling the sub-regions within.
• Help shape the direction of the business in APAC through clear, precise, and actionable legal recommendations.
• Advise cross-functional stakeholders and provide pragmatic solutions in support of regional business initiatives, including analysis and assessment of new products, features, or business lines, or legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements for existing business activities.
• Oversee cross-functional projects within the region, and coordinate with management and cross-functional stakeholders to drive projects to completion.
• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial agreements, mainly SaaS (digital payments) agreements, as well as third-party vendor agreements, outsourcing or service agreements, and corporate group structuring agreements.
• Address inquiries from various functions, including management, Global Partnerships, Finance, Tax, Treasury, People Operations, Marketing, and Customer Support on keylegal, contractual, and regulatory requirements for APAC.
• Instruct, coordinate and manage Coda’s external counsel networks within the region.
• Work with a global team of lawyers who are agile, practical, solution-focused, and business-minded.

Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in any Southeast Asia jurisdiction.
• At least eight (8) years post-qualification experience (PQE), with experience at a reputable leading law firm.
• Experience in fintech, payments and payments licensing, gaming and/or e-commerce regulations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is preferred.
• Experience managing teams of lawyers is ideal.
• Experienced in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating corporate, and commercial transactions or agreements, including cross-border transactions.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and risk assessment capabilities, with good judgment and commitment to delivering results.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; comfortable in coordinating and communicating with non-legal stakeholders.
• Highly organized and independent, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and work to challenging deadlines.

Working at Coda
With Codans spread across over 20 countries worldwide, our fast-paced, challenging, and highly collaborative environment breaks down time zones and cultural barriers, empowering you to chase innovative ideas, contribute to Coda’s growth, and make a lasting impact.
If you have a passion for pushing boundaries and thrive on continuous improvement through experimentation, we would love to hear from you!
Our Perks*
Wellness Boost: Stay healthy with resources for physical and mental well-being with our flexible benefits and Employee Well-being Program - because you matter!
Customized Benefits: Tailor your benefits with our flexible plan.
Growth Opportunities: Unlock your potential through clear progression paths.
Skill Development: Access training resources to fuel your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off to make a difference in the world through volunteering.
Family Support: Take advantage of paid Family Care Leave to bond with your family, while our selected Flexible Benefits also cater to your family's needs.
*Benefits are reviewed and updated on a yearly basis
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing the unique qualities of every individual, regardless of gender, race, age, religion, disability, or other local protected classes. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Due to the large number of exceptional applications we receive, we can only reach out to shortlisted candidates. If you don't hear from us, rest assured there may be another opportunity at Coda that aligns better with your unique abilities. Remember to check our Careers Page for more exciting job openings!