Associate General Counsel

Company: BitGo

Location: Singapore, SG

Employment Type: Full Time

About the Company

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since founding in 2013, BitGo has focused on enabling 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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
• 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
• Retirement plan
• Paid parental leave and paid vacation
• Free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
• Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment

Benefits may vary based on location