Legal Specialist

About the Company

At Omise, we believe the digitalization of the economy has opened up the world and offers endless opportunities to grow and make meaningful connections with one another. Omise is powered by its payment infrastructure sister company, Omise Payment Holdings, which provides one-stop online payment solutions.

Omise connects people, businesses and society in innovative ways to provide fair and open access to a growing economic ecosystem under its vision of enabling access to the digital economy for everyone. We are on a mission to make digital finance seamless and borderless for people and businesses. Our solutions are used by thousands of companies worldwide including Toyota, ByteDance, ICBC, SCB, True, Allianz Ayudhya, McDonald’s, BMW, King Power and Pomelo.

We are obsessed with solving financial coordination problems and developing new business models and technology that enable businesses to grow. We focus on addressing financial complexities and chokepoints by offering seamless and borderless solutions for our customers because we want them to focus on their core business and value proposition.

As a value-driven organization, we are dedicated to selecting and retaining the sharpest minds across all functions. Help us make digital finance seamless and borderless for people and businesses.

Why we need you

We are seeking a proactive and business-minded Legal Specialist to join the Legal Team at Omise. In this role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the legal and regulatory integrity of our operations while enabling innovation and growth across all jurisdictions where we operate. You will work closely with internal teams, regulators, and external counsel to develop practical, commercially sound legal solutions that support strategic business objectives. This position is well-suited for a mid-level legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about fintech, payments, and emerging technologies.

What you will be doing

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including Merchant Service Agreements (MSAs), with both local and international counterparties
• Advising and providing legal support on employment and labor law matters in partnership with People Operations and external counsel
• Managing litigation and dispute resolution efforts in coordination with outside legal firms
• Engaging with regulators and government agencies (e.g. DBD, MOC, BOT) to manage licensing, registration, and ongoing compliance requirements
• Supporting corporate governance processes, including shareholder and board meetings, company secretary matters, and corporate filings
• Assisting in M&A and investment transactions by reviewing documentation, supporting due diligence, transaction document review and managing closing processes
• Conducting legal research and monitoring changes in laws, regulations, and industry best practices relevant to Omise’s business
• Supporting the Legal Team in designing scalable legal frameworks and internal workflows that meet commercial and compliance needs

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal team at a multinational organization, including 3-5 years may be sufficient with relevant experience in fintech or payment services
• LL.M. in Business Law, Corporate Law, or Banking & Finance is a strong advantage
• In-depth knowledge of commercial, employment, and financial services law, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly those applicable to electronic payments, financial services, and/or software platforms.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities
• Collaborative communicator with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders across diverse teams
• Excellent project and time management skills; able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in Thai and English (both written and spoken); Japanese proficiency is an advantage
• Excellent critical thinking skills and a business-enabler mindset, with the ability to operate under ambiguity

Nice to Have

• Experience working with or advising regulators such as the Bank of Thailand (BOT)
• Exposure to startup or high-growth company environments
• Familiarity with cross-border business and legal issues in the Southeast Asia region
• Japanese proficiency is an advantage

Why you’ll love it here

• Work with other talented, ambitious international colleagues who love their craft
• A modern and well-equipped work environment
• Flexible working hours
• A medical healthcare plan and annual health check-up
• A friendly bunch of colleagues