Associate General Counsel

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BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.

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BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

We are looking for a strategic and seasoned legal leader to join us as Associate General Counsel for the APAC region based in Singapore. In this executive capacity you will oversee all legal and regulatory affairs across multiple jurisdictions in Asia Pacific providing indispensable counsel to regional leadership. You will manage a growing regional team mitigate complex cross-border risks and ensure our commercial operations scale efficiently within highly diverse regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

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Formulate and execute the regional legal strategy aligned with overarching global business objectives
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Serve as the primary legal advisor to the APAC leadership team on high-stakes commercial ventures and regional expansions
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Oversee corporate governance regulatory compliance and government relations across all APAC markets
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Guide the regional team through complex multijurisdictional regulatory landscapes including data privacy and financial frameworks
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Manage disputes employment matters and corporate transactions within the region alongside external counsel
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Recruit mentor and develop a high-performing team of legal professionals across regional hubs

Requirements

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Professionally qualified lawyer in Singapore or another major common law jurisdiction with exceptional academic credentials
Minimum of twelve years of experience with significant time spent leading regional matters in-house
Deep knowledge of the legal and regulatory environments across key APAC markets such as Southeast Asia Australia and Greater China
Proven track record of managing distributed legal teams and navigating complex multijurisdictional challenges successfully
Outstanding commercial acumen with an ability to balance strict legal compliance against fast-paced business growth
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills necessary to bridge regional operations with global headquarters