Job description
Job Summary We are assisting our crypto client in hiring an experienced and proactive Legal Counsel – Regulatory and Licensing. This role is critical in managing global licensing and financial regulatory matters while addressing and mitigating regulatory risks within the organisation. Reporting to the Legal Director of Regulatory and Licensing or Senior Counsel, you will bring deep expertise in financial regulations, a strong understanding of cryptocurrency and financial products, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.
Responsibilities
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role, please click "Apply Now." For a confidential discussion about this position or to explore other opportunities, please contact Jeffrey Chan at +852 3653 5150 or via email at jchan@captarpartners.com.
Responsibilities
- Act as a key member of the regulatory and licensing legal team, overseeing global licensing and financial regulatory matters.
- Identify and address regulatory risks across the organisation while implementing strategies to mitigate and reduce these risks.
- Manage external law firms, including engagement, project oversight, review of deliverables, and approval of fees to ensure effective case outcomes.
- Provide legal advice on regulatory and licensing matters, including crypto/financial licensing, regulatory compliance, product launches (e.g., terms and conditions), and ongoing risk assessments.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, offering commercially sound, accurate, and practical legal advice while managing expectations effectively.
- Support the Compliance team with regulatory compliance efforts, including legal analysis related to sanctions, AML, and related risks.
- Draft and review licensing documents, regulatory filings, responses to investigations, and marketing materials.
- Conduct training sessions to enhance the organisation’s legal awareness and foster better regulatory risk management practices.
- Qualified lawyer with 5-9 years of financial regulatory experience, ideally from a reputable global law firm (common law jurisdiction) and in-house organisation.
- Prior experience with a regulatory body is highly valued.
- Located in the APAC time zone, with Hong Kong or Singapore being preferred.
- Expertise in financial products, including spot trading, copy trading, margins, derivatives, and options, as well as commercial transactions.
- Proven track record in licensing and regulatory matters for both traditional financial institutions and cryptocurrency organisations, including interactions with regulators such as FCA, VARA, AMF, MAS, HK SFC, and others.
- Familiarity with policies and rules from standard-setting bodies like IOSCO, the European Union, and central banks.
- Start-up experience is preferred, particularly in managing complex legal matters in fast-paced and dynamic settings.
- Hands-on experience with regulatory investigations, sanctions, AML compliance, and corporate governance.
- Strong ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and make critical decisions.
- Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills.
- Fluency in English is essential; Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred to support regional operations.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role, please click "Apply Now." For a confidential discussion about this position or to explore other opportunities, please contact Jeffrey Chan at +852 3653 5150 or via email at jchan@captarpartners.com.
