[Remote] Director of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, APAC

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mesh is a company focused on enabling consumers to transact with various assets and is seeking a Director of Legal & Regulatory Affairs for the APAC region. In this role, you will lead the regulatory strategy, build relationships with regulators, and provide legal guidance to support the company's growth in digital asset transactions.ResponsibilitiesOwn Mesh's regulatory strategy across APAC. Lead the region's licensing roadmap from defining regulatory positioning and activity classifications to driving licensing applications through to approvalBuild trusted regulatory relationships. Serve as Mesh's primary legal counterpart with regulators across APAC, while developing and managing a network of top-tier external counsel in key marketsTurn regulatory change into business decisions. Stay ahead of developments across digital assets, payments, stablecoins, VASP frameworks, and the Travel Rule, translating complex requirements into practical, decision-ready guidanceEnable growth through strategic legal advice. Partner with business leaders on product structuring, market expansion, and commercial partnerships, while advising on agreements with exchanges, fintechs, payment providers, and financial institutionsRepresent Mesh in high-impact conversations. Join enterprise and strategic partnership discussions where regulatory credibility matters, providing confident, commercially minded legal leadership at the tableSkillsQualified lawyer with 10+ years of experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or digital assetsDeep APAC regulatory expertise, including direct engagement with regulators such as MAS, HKMA, FSC, FSA, and other regional authorities, with experience navigating complex regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictionsStrong understanding of digital assets, stablecoins, crypto payments, and related infrastructure, not just the regulatory frameworks, but how these systems operate in practiceExperience advising on payments products, infrastructure, licensing, or regulatory regimes (e.g., MAS MPI, PSP and equivalent frameworks)Comfortable operating in ambiguity, developing positions where precedent may not exist, and helping shape strategy in rapidly evolving regulatory environmentsCommercially minded and pragmatic, with the judgment to balance risk, growth, and partnership objectives while enabling the business to move forwardExceptional communicator who can translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance for executives, product, commercial, and operational teamsPrior experience at a crypto exchange, fintech, neobank, payments company, or digital asset infrastructure provider is highly valuedFamiliarity with FATF Travel Rule requirements, VASP compliance frameworks, and cross-border digital asset regulation across APAC is a plusExisting relationships with APAC regulators, policymakers, or industry bodies are strongly preferredBenefitsCompetitive salary and equity that grows as you and the company growComprehensive health coverage for you and your familyUnlimited PTO—and we mean itA dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certificationsWork from wherever you're most productive with our remote-friendly approachTop-tier tools and equipment you need to do exceptional workCompany OverviewMesh is a global crypto payments network that enables easy payment across hundreds of exchanges, wallets, and providers It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://meshpay.com.