Legal Specialist

About the role

The Legal Specialist provides legal, regulatory and compliance support to the company, working closely with the Financial Regulatory Department, the Central Bank of Myanmar, government authorities, internal departments and external legal counsel. The role covers legal document review and preparation, regulatory matters, contract and corporate documentation, risk identification and general legal support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory support to internal departments and liaise with government and regulatory authorities, including FRD and CBM
• Prepare regulatory submissions, letters, reports and applications, and draft, review and manage contracts through the Contract Management System
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Support regulatory inspections, compliance matters, disputes, litigation and coordination with external counsel
• Maintain corporate documents such as Board resolutions and powers of attorney, and keep accurate records of contracts and legal matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis, identify and report legal and regulatory risks, and support policy and control development
• Provide legal translation and interpretation between Myanmar and English, and maintain confidentiality

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent; a Master's degree or professional legal qualification is an advantage
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house, in a financial institution, microfinance institution or law firm
• Experience in financial services, banking, microfinance, corporate, regulatory, contractual or commercial matters is strongly preferred
• Experience dealing with Myanmar government authorities or financial regulators is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Myanmar laws and regulations relevant to financial services
• Good legal research, drafting, reviewing and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong Myanmar-language legal drafting and writing, and good written and spoken English

Applications are made through LinkedIn or by email to the recruitment team, with CV and cover letter, by 10 November 2026.