Legal counsel (financial industry preferred)

Responsibilities

-Conduct legal research on various topics to support informed decision-making

-Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents

-Ensure compliance with policies, relevant laws, and industry standards

-Collaborate with business units to understand contractual requirements and provide guidance

-Assist in preparing legal opinions and memorandum, to address specific legal issues

-Assist in maintaining company records and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards

-Support the preparation of board and shareholder meeting materials

-Contribute to the drafting of resolutions and other company documentation

-Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues

-Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), and create relations of trust

-Stay up-to-date with updates in laws and regulations relevant to fintech industry

-Share legal insights and updates with the legal team and other stakeholders

-Any other legal-related duties that may be required by the company

Requirements:

-Min. Bachelor degree in Law from accredited and reputable university

-Min. 5 years of experience in legal industry

-Excellent drafting skills

-Fluent in both oral and written English, fluency in Chinese is an advantage

-Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

-Good knowledge of and familiarity with corporate, technology, and commercial law, employment, and data protection law considered an asset

-Strong organizational, communication and relationship-building skills

-Excellent analytical skills with the capacity of identifying all risks and proactively choosing the best solutions

-Ability to work independently and cooperate with different teams

-Self-motivated and eager to learn, with proactive attitude towards professional development.