Overview
A leading global crypto exchange is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with strong APAC regulatory experience to join their legal team. This senior role involves advising on regional regulatory matters across established and emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The position reports directly to the Head of APAC Legal and requires engagement with regulators, government bodies, and senior C-level stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-profile legal matters requiring top management attention, providing counsel and support to senior regional and global stakeholders.
- Advise on APAC regulatory issues, managing relationships with external stakeholders including government agencies, regulators, industry bodies, and outside counsel.
- Collaborate with the global Legal team on innovative, cross-border projects.
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Licensing teams to monitor APAC regulatory developments, update regional policies and playbooks, and inform senior management accordingly.
- Utilize AI and specialized software tools to improve the efficiency and quality of legal outputs.
Requirements
- Law degree from a common law jurisdiction (LLB or J.D.).
- Qualified solicitor with approximately 10 to 15 years post-qualification experience.
- Training and qualification in a common law jurisdiction with strong regulatory experience gained at a reputable international law firm and in-house roles within financial institutions, FinTech, or crypto companies.
- Experience advising and presenting to senior stakeholders across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
- Ability to manage a high volume of complex, multi-faceted, and time-sensitive legal issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven track record of providing practical, sound legal advice and acting as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders and control functions.
- Strong ownership mentality with the ability to drive end-to-end execution of legal matters.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and presentable with excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, including spoken Mandarin, is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in both established and emerging APAC markets.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to crypto and financial technology sectors.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Learning and development programs with education subsidies.
- Various team-building activities and company events.
- Wellness and meal allowances.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their dependents.
Location
- This role is based in Hong Kong, which serves as a group-level service hub.
- Note: The employer does not operate a virtual asset trading platform business in Hong Kong.
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