Legal Counsel - Hyphen Group｜Meet.jobs

We are looking to hire an in-house Legal Counsel to be based in either Hong Kong or Taipei, Taiwan. 

Working in an exciting, international, and fast-paced work environment, you will be given challenging and diverse opportunities every day.  The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong work ethic, good problem-solving skills and be a team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. 

 

YOUR TASKS:

Lead company-wide efforts on all legal matters including:

• Identifying and consulting on legal risks in connection with the development of new services and products, expansion into new markets, and/or regulated areas or those related to privacy, information security, and compliance
• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and overseeing the approval process for commercial contracts and agreements and outsourcing arrangements in collaboration with the local business units and regional teams
• Provide legal advice on data privacy requirements to support the business globally.
• Providing time-sensitive support on a wide array of legal enquiries in connection with all aspects of Hyphen Group's operations including employment issues, dispute resolution and litigious matters
• Interfacing with local regulators and other regional officials to ensure compliance with licensing and other regulatory agencies
• Building upon existing policies and frameworks, and developing new processes and procedures, leveraging on technology, to improve the legal function and drive the group legal strategy forward
• Researching, analysing and staying on top of legal developments concerning a wide range of disciplines including fintech, insurance, IP, data privacy, AML etc.
• Provide in-house training to team members on legal and compliance matters
• Directing, supervising, and managing outside counsel, including management of external legal expenditure

 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Common law qualified lawyer with at least 3 years’ PQE.
• In-house counsel experience with internet or technology company or financial institution is required
• Experience dealing with regulator (HKMA, MAS, FSC) preferred
• Familiar with local laws and regulations and must be fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin Chinese
• Intellectually robust, capable, and able to articulate your approach, analysis and conclusions clearly
• Good judgment and time management skills, and can prioritize and work effectively under pressure
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with and ability to use legal skills, judgment, and experience to achieve a practical outcome