Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel - Payments / Digital Asset Join to apply for the Legal Counsel - Payments / Digital Asset role at Axiom 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants We are currently seeking Legal Counsels experienced in Payments or Digital Assets to join our global banking & finance clientas a permanent hire: Minimum Qualifications Ideal candidates will have minimum of 6 years PQE in Payments or Digital assets from bank/financial services/ law firm Experience related to banking/financial services is advantageous Fluent in English and Chinese Responsibilities Manage legal, regulatory, and compliance risks in banking, payments/ digital assets; assess transactions, structures, and new initiatives; advise on evolving laws and regulations. Draft, negotiate, and update agreements with clients, fintech partners, and service providers; maintain templates and guidelines for payments / digital asset products. Handle investigations, complaints, and litigation; support regional projects and promote risk awareness across payments / digital initiatives. Compensation, Benefits & Location This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence. Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom. Equal Opportunity Employer Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Axiom by 2x Get notified about new Legal Counsel jobs in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. Wan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR 1 week ago #J-18808-Ljbffr