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Legal Counsel (Fintech)
- Posted 11 October 2019
- SalaryHKD
- LocationHong Kong
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineBanking & Insurance
- ReferenceAF/HK/LC/FT
Job Description
- Fintech, startup
- Legal and Compliance
A fast-growing payment platform is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their Hong Kong team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical, risk-weighted legal guidance on a wide range of legal matters related to company products and growth activities.
- Advise on regulation applicable to payments products offered in multiple jurisdictions including PSD2, open banking and e-money regulations.
- Advise on GDPR, privacy and data security matters impacting the business across multiple markets.
- Prepare and update internal product guideline related regulatory information and positions.
- Draft and amend customer facing template documents such as customer contracts, privacy policies and regulatory disclosures.
- Negotiate banking agreements, technology license agreements and other contracts.
- Participate in ideation sessions to create amazing product experiences for customers that comply with the law.
- Partner with the broader team to share information about the regulatory environment to facilitate efficient and transparent legal support across the business.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of legal experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Juris Doctor and/or Master of Laws
- Practising certificate in Hong Kong
- Consultancy skills, specifically diagnosis and contracting
- Good analytical and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
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