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Senior Legal Counsel (VATP of a Chinese Fintech)
Tokalent
Location
Remote
Work Mode
Remote
Type
Internship
Sector
Tech
First Seen
2026-07-11
Source
himalayas
Remote IT ERP Finance Grants English Fluent Deadline Unclear Remote
Job Description
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist businesses to navigate all available cryptocurrency regulations, ensuring compliance with local and international laws by providing legal advice to businesses when seeking for guidance.</li><li>Review and draft contracts, which are virtual asset, blockchain and/or technology related, to ensure they are legally sound and fulfill the intended purpose.</li><li>Assist with potential token admission, Security Token Offerings (STOs) and other fundraising methods, ensuring that they adhere to all local rules and regulations.</li><li>Handle issues related to patents, copyrights, and trademarks within the blockchain and crypto space, protecting the intellectual property of projects and the company.</li><li>Can handle legal disputes related to cryptocurrency transactions, fraud, or contractual disagreements, if any.</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Have bachelors and masters degree(s) in Law or a Juris Doctor degree. Preference with additional degree(s) in Engineering subjects (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, etc).</li><li>At least 7 years of work experience after qualification with international financial institutions, reputable law firms and/or regulators (e.g. SFC, HKMA, etc). Preferably with prior in-house work experience in fintech, blockchain and virtual asset industry as well as top-tier Chinese companies.</li><li>Multi-tasking; Able to learn, adapt and act agilely; Aptitude in problem-solving; Excellent interpersonal skills; Good drafting, communication and negotiation skills; Being able to work under tight deadlines and pressure; Proactive, willing to learn and detail-oriented.</li><li>Qualified in Hong Kong, England &amp; Wales, Australia, and/or other major common law jurisdictions.</li><li>Must be proficient in both Mandarin (Chinese) and English (in all 4 aspects: reading, writing, speaking and listening).</li></ul><p><strong>Application options</strong></p><p>- If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply' now. For further information and a confidential discussion, you can email Winston Tse at winston@tokalent.com</p><p>Originally posted on <a href="https://himalayas.app">Himalayas</a></p>
Language Requirements
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