Head of Legal

4 weeks ago


Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China Crypto Connect Full time

 

In this function, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant virtual asset and financial regulations across APAC (especially HK & SG), including virtual asset brokerage regulations, licensing requirements (e.g., SFC), and securities regulations.
  • Advise on legal and regulatory issues pertaining to virtual assets and blockchain technologies
  • Oversee and manage licensing applications and renewals in key jurisdictions (Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.) and maintain relationships with regulators (SFC, MAS,HKMA etc.).
  • Work closely with the HQ legal team to align legal strategies globally, including EU and ME regulations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnerships, product documentation and distribution agreements
  • Develop and execute strategies for engaging with regulators and influencing regulatory developments that impact the virtual assets and blockchain space
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to mitigate risks associated with evolving regulatory landscapes in the APAC markets
  • Providing legal guidance on a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, litigation, projects and corporate governance.
  • Developing and implementing legal procedures and policies to ensure the company’s compliance with applicable laws
  • Conducting legal training for staff
  • Experience in managing external counsel.

 

For you to become part of AMINA’s journey, we require the following set of experience:

  • Master of Law from a reputed University, admission to the (Hong Kong) bar (additional education such as an LL.M. is an asset)
  • 10+ years of legal experience with a focus on regulated financial services and virtual assets, with at least 5 years in APAC markets. Knowledge of Hong Kong’s SFC licensing is essential.
  • Knowledge / experience with investment products (documentation, contractual set-up, distribution) and regulatory aspects
  • In-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory issues surrounding virtual asset brokerage, digital asset exchanges, and blockchain technologies. Interest in complex and innovative legal and regulatory topics around DLT, Web 3.0 and Fintech is strongly desired
  • Strong understanding of APAC regulatory & licensing requirements (especially Hong Kong SFC, HKMA and Singapore’s MAS) for financial institutions and virtual asset brokers.
  • Experience working with cross-regional legal teams and coordinating with headquarters in different regulatory environments and time zones.
  • Proven ability to lead legal teams and interact with senior management.
  • Proficiency in English is required; additional regional languages (e.g., Mandarin)


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