Legal Officer

18-03-2025
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
Negotiable
Job ID
35172

Job Description

Background
Our client is a leading Proprietary Trading Group. The ideal candidate will bring expertise from top-tier law firms or experience in the fintech and financial services industries. This role is fast-paced and demands a thorough understanding of legal frameworks and transaction structures. 

Duties: 

  • Analyze and provide insights on legal documents related to the company’s operations.

  • Offer strategic advice, structure, negotiate, and oversee investment transactions and projects.

  • Design and maintain the company’s compliance policies and procedures.

  • Perform AML/KYC and customer due diligence (CDD) checks for new counterparties, including risk evaluations and ongoing transaction oversight.

  • Draft and submit regulatory reports and manage communications with authorities as required.

  • Work closely with various departments to address legal and compliance needs, including the creation of training programs and awareness campaigns.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher in law, finance, business, or a related discipline.

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in fintech, financial services, or a similar field.

  • Solid knowledge of financial regulations, with hands-on experience in debt financing, investment deals, and corporate legal practices.

  • Proactive, team-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Fluency in both English and Chinese (written and spoken).