Associate Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR China KN Group Full time
Responsibilities:
  • Draft and review contracts that comply with local laws across Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
  • Develop standardized templates to streamline operations and ensure consistency in contractual agreements across different regions.
  • Provide advice on a wide range of legal issues, from employment law to intellectual property rights, essential for risk management and compliance.
  • Involve in complex legal processes requiring expertise in due diligence, negotiation, and post-merger integration.
  • Design structures that comply with legal requirements and align with business objectives.
  • Ensure the company's governance practices are in line with legal standards and that all necessary filings are made to maintain legal operations.
  • Select and manage relationships with external legal providers for specialized legal issues like intellectual property and litigation.
  • Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations to provide timely and relevant legal advice and training.
What does a successful candidate look like?
  • Bachelor's degree in Law or above (focus on Civil/Commercial Law or International Business Law preferred).
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in cross-border legal practice (law firm or multinational corporate legal department), with preference for candidates familiar with internet, fintech, or financial industry frameworks.
  • Possession of overseas legal qualifications (e.g., U.S. BAR, UK SRA).
  • Familiarity with emerging compliance areas: data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), antitrust, cross-border payments, etc.
  • Proficiency in a second foreign language (e.g., French, Spanish, Arabic).
Our benefits include:
  • Annual leave and company holidays.
  • MPF, commercial insurance, and life insurance.
  • Comprehensive staff engagement programs, e.g., monthly team-building activities, annual travel, and core team-building activities.
  • Afternoon tea and beverage bar.
  • Training and development opportunities.

All information received will be kept in strict confidence and will be treated only for employment-related purposes.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Consulting

Industries

Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media

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