At Aspire, we’re more than just a FinTech company—we’re the leading all-in-one financial operating system built to empower the world’s innovators and entrepreneurs. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance, empowering startups and businesses to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and empowered more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

Aspire has consistently been recognized for excellence, earning Best Employer and Startup of the Year by the Asia FinTech Awards in 2022 and 2023 , ranked as LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore , and listed on CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech in 2023 and 2024.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space!

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 15,000 businesses using our suite of products.

For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech List.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds. Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space!

About the role

We are looking for a highly accomplished Chief Legal Officer (CLO) to provide strategic Legal Counsel and Leadership  at Aspire. This pivotal role will oversee all legal aspects of our global operations, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting our ambitious growth trajectory. You will build and lead a high-performing legal team, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. As CLO, you will be responsible for navigating the complex legal landscape of the FinTech industry, including regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

You'll drive strategic legal initiatives, manage external counsel, and ensure our business practices align with the highest ethical standards. This involves providing proactive legal advice, developing robust compliance programs, and fostering a culture of legal awareness across our global organisation to support Aspire’s expansion and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Legal degree or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years experience in a senior legal leadership role, preferably within the FinTech or Financial Services sector.
• Deep understanding of international laws and regulations. (minimum of 2 from US, UK, EU, APAC)
• Proven track record of managing complex legal matters and mitigating risks in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide strategic legal counsel and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience building and leading high-performing legal teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a high-growth, technology-driven company.
• Familiarity with international legal frameworks and cross-border transactions.
• Location is flexible but the willingness/ ability to relocate to Singapore is a huge plus (not compulsory)

Aspire's backend is built using PHP Laravel (REST APIs), Vue.js (Frontend), GraphQL, AWS Lambda (Serverless).