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Hong Kong

Senior Legal Counsel – New Headcount, Fintech

Our client is global and established cryptocurrency organization now looking to hire an additional Senior Legal Counsel to be based either in Hong Kong or Singapore. As part of their further expansion plan, they need an experienced legal counsel with a strong grasp on local and regional regulatory requirements to enhance their regulatory position in the region.

Please contact Venus Ip on +852 6380 0256 or email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. Jo0000006200 to hkcareers@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Reporting into the Global General Counsel, the incumbent will:

  • Assume a main responsibility in handling non-contentious regulatory advisory to the business for the Southeast Asian region
  • Assist in handling corporate governance/secretary matters
  • Lead and drive the regulatory licensing application where necessary
  • Proactively identify gaps and ensure the Group’s compliance is in accordance to industry and regulatory standards
  • Regularly conduct environmental scans, canvassing internal and external sources to anticipate and stay informed of changes in the dynamic compliance and regulatory environment impacting the business
  • Assist in advisory on new product launches or joint ventures/partnerships
  • Liaise with relevant regulators i.e. MAS on regulatory issues or enquiries that arise
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsels as necessary

 To be eligible for this role you will require:

  • Qualified lawyer of 8+ PQE from either Singapore or Commonwealth jurisdictions
  • Combination of experience from law firms and commercial experience from financial institution/ fintech is ideal
  • Proven experience with strong knowledge in dealing with regulators in the region is essential, i.e. MAS
  • Proficiency in English a must, Chinese a bonus
  • Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing and growing organization required
  • Any prior knowledge or working experience from a crypto business as big advantage