Senior Legal Counsel, FinTech Unicorn

Our client is a leading fintech titan with global recognition and at the forefront of the fintech revolution in Greater China market. They are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support and guidance to rapidly growing fintech businesses, with a particular focus on blockchain, digital infrastructure, and Web 3.0 technologies, based in Hong Kong.

Capital Access Limited - Hong Kong - Full time

Salary: HK$1500k - HK$2000k

Responsibilities:

  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with emerging technologies and business models in the fintech space, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
  • Legal Support for Blockchain Initiatives: Provide legal advice on blockchain technology applications, including smart contracts, tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects.
  • Digital Infrastructure Development: Assist in the legal aspects of developing and deploying digital infrastructure, including partnerships with technology providers and service agreements.
  • Web 3.0 Projects: Provide legal guidance on Web 3.0 initiatives, including decentralized applications (dApps), governance models, and community engagement strategies.
  • Policy Research: Conduct research on emerging legal issues, develop and implement corresponding policies and procedures related to blockchain and digital assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technology, compliance, and business units, to align legal strategies with business objectives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, with a strong academic record.
  • Qualified to practice law in a common law jurisdiction with at least 8-10 years of experience, either in-house or with private practice.
  • Past work experience as a transaction lawyer in fund formation / asset-backed securitization / structured finance / financial regulation / fintech space is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical and business-oriented solutions.
  • Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent command of English and Chinese (Mandarin is a MUST).

For more information, please contact Betty Zeng at +852 3598 9070 or  bzeng@capitalaccess.com.hk

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