Senior Legal Counsel (VATP of a Chinese Fintech)
Tokalent · Hong Kong ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Legal
- Experience
- 7+ years
Senior legal counsel role at a Chinese fintech focused on virtual assets and tokenization, advising on cryptocurrency regulations, drafting blockchain-related contracts, assisting with token offerings and STOs, handling IP in the crypto space, and managing legal disputes.
Responsibilities
- Assist businesses to navigate all available cryptocurrency regulations, ensuring compliance with local and international laws by providing legal advice to businesses when seeking for guidance.
- Review and draft contracts, which are virtual asset, blockchain and/or technology related, to ensure they are legally sound and fulfill the intended purpose.
- Assist with potential token admission, Security Token Offerings (STOs) and other fundraising methods, ensuring that they adhere to all local rules and regulations.
- Handle issues related to patents, copyrights, and trademarks within the blockchain and crypto space, protecting the intellectual property of projects and the company.
- Can handle legal disputes related to cryptocurrency transactions, fraud, or contractual disagreements, if any.
Requirements
- Have bachelors and masters degree(s) in Law or a Juris Doctor degree. Preference with additional degree(s) in Engineering subjects (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, etc).
- At least 7 years of work experience after qualification with international financial institutions, reputable law firms and/or regulators (e.g. SFC, HKMA, etc). Preferably with prior in-house work experience in fintech, blockchain and virtual asset industry as well as top-tier Chinese companies.
- Multi-tasking; Able to learn, adapt and act agilely; Aptitude in problem-solving; Excellent interpersonal skills; Good drafting, communication and negotiation skills; Being able to work under tight deadlines and pressure; Proactive, willing to learn and detail-oriented.
- Qualified in Hong Kong, England & Wales, Australia, and/or other major common law jurisdictions.
- Must be proficient in both Mandarin (Chinese) and English (in all 4 aspects: reading, writing, speaking and listening).
Application options
- If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply' now. For further information and a confidential discussion, you can email Winston Tse at [email protected]