Legal Consultant - Structured Finance / Derivatives

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Posted Sep 23, 2026

Remote · Hong Kong · ask about Worldwide Full Time
Est. $180K – $280K/yr

Overview

The organization is seeking a Legal Consultant with Structured Finance & Derivatives / Structured Products experience to provide long-term support to a leading global digital assets firm.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with senior business stakeholders to design and structure institutional products and transactions, including structured products, derivatives, and repack/securitisation-style structures, from concept through execution and launch.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate core documentation for new products and deals, including:
    • transaction agreements
    • terms and conditions
    • derivatives and trading documentation
    • related commercial contracts
  • Provide clear, commercially focused legal and regulatory advice on securities, derivatives, and exchange/broker-dealer activities, helping the business move quickly while managing risk.
  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, Risk, and Business teams to support licensing and regulatory initiatives and to help build out an institutional-grade exchange, broker-dealer, and custodial platform.

Requirements

  • Strong background in structured finance, structured products, capital markets and/or derivatives, ideally 10–15+ years’ PQE/experience.
  • Experience should include repackagings, securitisations, and swaps/OTC derivatives in an investment bank and/or top-tier law firm or other financial services firm.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and confidently engage with demanding senior stakeholders.
  • Cryptocurrency or broader digital-assets experience is advantageous but not essential.
  • Bar admission/practising certificate is helpful but not mandatory where there is strong, relevant deal and structured finance/structured product experience.

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits and CPF/MPF contributions, plus professional development and learning and development resources.

Working Location

Remote, onsite, or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The organization provides equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of protected characteristics under applicable law.

Accommodation & Employment Notes

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request and consistent with applicable laws. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing necessary legal authorization to work.

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