Head of Legal

Summary

Auros is seeking an experienced Head of Legal (Commercial) to join their team in Hong Kong. The role involves managing the legal function for the Commercial team, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and collaborating closely with the executive team. Candidates should have a law degree, 6 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with some experience within the cryptocurrency industry.

Requirements

• A law degree from a recognised university and been admitted to practice law in Hong Kong
• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with some experience within the Crypto industry

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the legal function for the Commercial team, providing expert legal advice to facilitate deals
• Manage the work of 1-2 junior lawyers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements and partnerships
• Develop and implement smooth legal processes that support Auros' business objectives and reduce friction
• Collaborate closely with the executive team to provide legal input on business decisions and support growth initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards in the cryptocurrency and financial services sectors
• Liaise with customer legal teams as necessary to support timely and compliant deals
• Develop and maintain effective legal processes and policies across the organisation

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally you will have experience with crypto commercial deal structures, and experience gained on the sell side will be highly regarded

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the digital asset industry
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Autonomy and a flat structure means you can contribute your ideas from day one and help shape the legal landscape, which will power our future business
• Great office culture with perks such as a weekly massage, stocked pantry and health plans