At Silent Eight, we develop our own AI-based products to combat financial crimes that enable things like money laundering, the financing of terrorism, and systemic corruption. We’re a leading RegTech firm working with large international financial institutions such as Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC. Join us and help make the world a safer place!
As our company expands, you will help strengthen our Legal function, working alongside an experienced Legal Counsel and reporting directly to the COO. You will support our international operations and provide business-oriented legal advice that directly impacts growth. This role will put you at the center of high-stakes commercial negotiations, global compliance, and intellectual property strategy in a fast-paced and international environment.
Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, software license and implementation agreements, DPAs, and support/maintenance contracts.
Advisory Support: Provide timely, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders (Sales, Product, Partnerships, Finance) and help balance risk with commercial objectives.
Compliance & Privacy: Oversee and implement compliance frameworks, draft and maintain global policies, and ensure adherence to data protection regulations (GDPR and other relevant jurisdictions).
Intellectual Property: Support the management of patents, trademarks, software, and licensing frameworks, while advising on IP protection and enforcement.
Cross-Border Expertise: Advise on international legal matters and coordinate with local counsel when needed across Asia-Pacific, the UK, Europe, and the US.
Research & Innovation: Monitor developments in technology law, privacy, and AI regulations, and provide guidance on their impact on Silent Eight’s business.
Law degree and legal qualifications enabling practice in Poland (additional international qualifications a plus).
3-5 years of experience as legal counsel and/or at a law firm, preferably with exposure to IT/technology contracts.
Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts in English, including under UK/US/common law jurisdictions.
Solid understanding of data protection law (GDPR) and experience with DPAs, privacy compliance, and cross-border data transfer issues.
Familiarity with intellectual property law, software licensing, and SaaS/on-premise agreements.
Excellent English drafting and communication skills.
Strong business acumen with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Interest in innovation, AI, and how technology is transforming financial services.
Experience with banking/financial services contracts and AML-related regulations.
Knowledge of US, UK, or Singapore common law.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.
Engagement type: B2B contract.
Equity: Employee stock option scheme.
Flexibility: Fully-remote role, forever.
Time off: Paid days to balance work and personal life.
Growth: Clear career path, promotion, and development opportunities in a global organization.
We kindly inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Silent Eight is an innovative AI technology company dedicated to enhancing anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CFT), and sanctions compliance. Our mission is to empower the world's leading financial institutions to swiftly and accurately identify and manage AML risks. Founded in Singapore, we have established global hubs in New York, London, and Warsaw, serving clients across more than 150 markets.
We offer AI-driven solutions with a primary focus on:
=> Automated Alert Adjudication
=> Name Screening
=> Transaction Screening
=> Transaction Monitoring
=> Case Management
Join us in transforming financial crime compliance with innovative AI solutions.
