Senior Counsel, Fintech & Payments

About Agoda

At 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 you're ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.

Get to Know our Team

In the age of technology, things are constantly changing. The travel market is much the same, being more dynamic and complex than ever. Agoda's 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, hands-on work in an entrepreneurial environment, and who can balance innovative product advice with regulatory and compliance rigor.

The Opportunity

We 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 risk-partnering 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 Singapore, and contribute to Agoda's growth and success.

In this Role, you'll get to

Contribute to role focus and impact:

• This role is dedicated to a single, high-priority product - you will be fully embedded in the project and accountable for its legal delivery.
• Early-stage opportunity - you will witness product ideas move from exploration to execution and will have clear opportunities to influence product decisions and strategy.
• Regional, B2C focus - heavy localization requirements will deepen your understanding of APAC market dynamics and the regulatory philosophies of local authorities.
• Visible outcomes - you may see the product launched and widely marketed during your tenure, creating a notable, resume-enhancing achievement.

Experience supportive team and leadership:

• Join 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 in-house experience and the perspective of a former tech founder.

Learning and working in collaborative environment

• Intensive onboarding and development - the role offers structured, hands-on training and a steep learning curve.
• High pace and commitment - expect demanding work during the project's critical phases we seek candidates ready to invest in rapid growth.
• Commitment to balance - we actively work toward a sustainable 40-hour work week as the project matures and support personal development and wellbeing.

What you'll Need to Succeed

• At least 5 years PQE in private practice or in-house experience
• Hungry to learn - actively seeks new knowledge and adapts quickly.
• Curious and confident to ask questions - clarifies assumptions and probes for missing information.
• Disciplined and sensible - manages stakeholders effectively, provides constructive pushback, and escalates appropriately when needed.
• Organized - strong task, time, and project management skills maintains clear, concise documentation.
• Practical common sense - applies sound judgment to balance legal risk with commercial needs.

It's Great if you Have

• Experience 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 Agoda

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Equal Opportunity Employer

At 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 person's 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.

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Disclaimer

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