125 Criminal Law jobs in Hong Kong

Overview

BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2018, serving over 20 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals.

BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency.

• With 20 million registered users worldwide.
• Official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea FC.
• User-First, reliable, innovative, and diversified.
• Integrate with over 80 public chain ecosystems.
• Rank top on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko.
• TradingView's Best Crypto Exchange for 2021, 2022 & 2023.
• A gateway for the next billion crypto users.

• Work cross-functionally to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks (while maximizing commercial opportunities) related to the introduction of new products and services
• Provide proactive and solution-oriented legal advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders within the Group to enable the development and launch of crypto products and services in a way that meets our obligations as well as the needs of our users
• Represent our group on a variety of topics before regulators, financial partners, users, and other external audiences
• Handle litigation and dispute resolution matters, including managing legal proceedings, drafting legal documents, and advising on settlement strategies
• Review, update, and draft user agreements, and other external-facing terms and conditions, leveraging external advisors and providers where appropriate
• Work with Risk and Compliance teams across our global organization to assess applicable regulations and set corresponding company standards
• Review and advise on the development of external-facing marketing and user content and user experiences
• Select and manage external counsels, as appropriate, for litigation and other legal matters

• Interest in cryptocurrencies, with prior working experience with crypto companies being a plus
• Payments industry expertise and experience in consumer-facing industries are pluses
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and dispute resolution strategies

• Around 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience practicing in one of or a combination of in-house environments and/or at a reputable law firm, with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution
• Demonstrated experience in handling litigation cases, including regulatory disputes, commercial disputes, or consumer protection matters in an international or cross-border environment
• Ability to provide timely, concise, and business-focused legal advice on payments, consumer protection laws, and litigation risks
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity
• Comfortable with gray areas and interpreting and applying the law in unsettled contexts
• Confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work well with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities, and willingness to use innovative solutions to scale your legal advice
• Prior product legal experience in the technology or financial services space and/or working with strategic partners to launch joint product experiences required
• Proficient in both English and Mandarin Chinese is a must
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Chinese language word processing

• Join an international and diversified team
• Great career development in a fast-growing company
• Be part of the future of finance technology and achieve meaningful goals
• Competitive market salary and fully remote/work-from-home flexibility
• Flexibility to observe your local holiday calendar, alongside additional benefits

• Associate

• Full-time

• Legal and Finance

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First Digital is seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Counsel to join our growing in-house legal team. This role is best suited for someone with a solid background in commercial contracts, corporate litigation, and civil law , who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with varied legal matters.

You’ll be responsible for advising on day-to-day legal issues, supporting dispute resolution, managing legal risks, and partnering with external counsel as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially minded and looking to grow within a fintech or fast-evolving business environment.

• Provide legal advice on a range of commercial, civil, and operational matters , balancing risk and business objectives.
• Manage and coordinate litigation, dispute resolution , and legal correspondence (e.g. demand letters, settlements, pre-action strategies).
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts , including vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and partnership documents.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Liaise with external counsel to ensure efficient handling of legal matters, litigation cases, and documentation.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s business across various jurisdictions.
• Assist with internal governance, record-keeping, and contract management processes.
• Provide general legal support to business teams on strategic initiatives, operational risks, and legal documentation.

• Degree in Law and qualified to practice in a common law jurisdiction.
• 5–10 years PQE , with strong grounding in civil and commercial law , and hands-on experience in corporate litigation or dispute resolution .
• Experience in both law firm and in-house environments preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work independently on a broad range of legal issues and manage external counsel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong sense of accountability, professionalism, and commercial judgment.

• Competitive Compensation – We offer a remuneration package that reflects your expertise and contributions.
• Transportation Support – A monthly allowance to assist with your commute.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Life, medical, and dental coverage for your well-being.
• Professional Development – A US$4,000 education allowance to support your continuous learning.
• Career Growth – Strong prospects for advancement within a dynamic organization.
• Team Engagement – Regular activities to foster collaboration and a positive work environment.

• Seniority level : Associate
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Legal

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About Klook

We are Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, and we believe that we can help

About Klook

We are Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, and we believe that we can help bring the world closer together through experiences .

Founded in 2014 by 3 avid travelers, Ethan Lin, Eric Gnock Fah and Bernie Xiong, Klook inspires and enables more moments of joy for travelers with over half a million curated quality experiences ranging from the biggest attractions to paragliding adventures, iconic museums to rich cultural tours, and other convenient local travel services across 2,700 destinations around the world.

Do you share our belief in the wonders of travel? Our international community of over 1,800 employees, based in 30+ locations, certainly do! Global citizens ourselves, Klookers are not only curating memorable experiences for others but also co-creating our world of joy within Klook.

We work hard and play hard, upkeeping our high-performing culture as we are guided daily by our 6 core values:

• Customer First
• Push Boundaries
• Critical Thinking
• Build for Scale
• Less is More
• Win as One
  
  

• Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this position supports key business and customer initiatives of the company.
• Provide legal support on key functional and operational areas such as contracting, intellectual property, payments, licensing and other regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with product, marketing and business teams to ensure compliance in product development and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders to provide expert legal advice and guidance on customer trust issues, including consumer protection, marketing and advertising laws and terms of service.
• Collaborate with customer experience team to manage and respond to customer complaints, inquiries, and regulatory investigations related to consumer protection and privacy.
• Support litigation and dispute resolution efforts as needed.
  
  

• Minimum 3 years of experience in reputable law firms and/or MNCs; experience working with startup companies or in an entrepreneurial environment a plus. More experienced candidates will be considered for the position of Managing Counsel.
• Experience in tech, e-commerce and/or customer trust related matters.
• Experience with the US and/or Europe a plus.
• Flexible and hard-working, with a can-do attitude, practical and solution driven.
• Analytical and commercially minded, fast learner and tech savvy.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage business partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects independently and work under pressure.
• Fluent in English; Chinese language skills a plus
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Software Development

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• Supervise legal team to support business operations
• Provide legal advice on all aspects of corporate/commercial perspectives including commercial contracts and agreements, corporate compliance, corporate transactions, business establishment, trademark and employment matters
• Prepare and review legal documents
• Handle internal legal enquiries

• Lawyer with at least 2 years of PQE commercial experience or experienced legal executive with at least 7 years of corporate in-house experience
• Sound legal background with substantial knowledge in Hong Kong law
• Working knowledge in the PRC law would be a plus
• Independent, strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese

• We offer a people-oriented working culture with learning & development, career advancement opportunities and care & engagement to our colleagues.
• In addition, a comprehensive package and benefits would be offered to the right candidates, including discretionary bonus, children education fund, mortgage subsidy, comfortable and convenience workplace (5-minute walk from Fo Tan MTR station) with well-equipped staff canteen, job-related training subsidy for continuous learning, staff discount and welfare & wellness programs.
• Interested parties please send full resume with PRESENT & EXPECTED SALARY to Human Resources Department by email at .
• We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
• All information received will be kept in strict confidence and be used for employment-related purposes only.

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As a legal counsel in the Asia Wealth and Asset Management Legal team, you will have the opportunity to advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to investment products and strategies across all asset classes in Hong Kong. In particular, you will provide legal support for product registration and launches, product maintenance and distribution.

Position Responsibilities

• Draft, review and advise on fund offerings and organizational documentation, fund restructurings and agreements relating to the establishment or utilization of platforms/channels for fund distribution
• Provide legal advice on all other matters (including corporate governance) in relation to retail funds/MPF funds
• Handle a wide range of operational legal matters
• Partner and collaborate with legal teams in other jurisdictions to support global/regional projects, including cross border activities
• Monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments and advise stakeholders of regulatory changes in Hong Kong
• Participate in industry conferences
• Provide general legal support for corporate governance matters
  
  

• Hong Kong qualified lawyer between 3 -5 PQE with law firms or in-house asset management experience
• Solid understanding of retail funds in Hong Kong (e.g. unit trust/UCITS), including types of vehicles, organizational structures, offerings and operations and distribution channels and knowledge of the same in other fund domiciles (e.g. Cayman) is a plus
• Solid understanding of institutional funds and mandates
• Experience in working with regulators (especially the SFC (and/or the MPFA))
• Strong understanding of the Hong Kong regulatory environment
• Must be licensed to practice law in Hong Kong and a member in good standing
  
  

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Strong legal drafting skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and have strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage and work with external counsel
• Proactive work ethic
• Embrace “whole of issue” understanding
• Have a curious and learning mindset
• Sound business judgment
• Strong English and Chinese (Cantonese) skills (verbal and written); ability to speak Mandarin is a plus
  
  

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Insurance

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Islands District, Hong Kong SAR 3 months ago

Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 3 days ago

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As a legal counsel in the Asia Wealth and Asset Management Legal team, you will have the opportunity to advise on legal and regulatory matters in Hong Kong and Singapore , in particular, relating to the institutional business, business development and corporate activities.

• Advise on legal and regulatory issues relating to institutional funds, separate accounts and other matters (eg marketing) in connection with the institutional business
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on legal agreements including investment management agreements and advisory agreements
• Advise on, and draft and review agreements relating to, the establishment and maintenance of institutional funds

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of legal agreements with external vendors/outsourcing partners such as engagement letters, subscription agreements, platform agreements, IT contracts and other legal documentation in connection with the Hong Kong and Singapore businesses and entities
• Draft and review intercompany agreements (eg sub-investment management agreements, transfer pricing agreements etc)
• Provide legal advice and support to other control functions including Finance, Risk, HR etc.
• Handle a wide range of operational legal matters

• Provide legal advice and support relating to business development initiatives (including strategic M&A opportunities)
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of legal agreements relating to such business development initiatives

• Provide legal support for corporate governance matters including matters relating to the boards in Hong Kong and Singapore, maintaining authorized signatory lists etc.

• Partner and collaborate with legal teams in other jurisdictions to support global/regional projects and initiatives, including cross border activities
• Participate in industry conferences

• Hong Kong or Singapore qualified lawyer between 3-5 PQE with law firms or in-house asset management experience
• Solid understanding of, and experience in supporting, institutional funds and mandates
• Solid experience in handling general corporate and commercial work
• Experience in M&A transactions (particularly, strategic M&A transactions) is a plus
• Strong understanding of the Hong Kong and Singapore regulatory environment
• Must be licensed to practice law in Hong Kong or Singapore and a member in good standing

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Strong legal drafting skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and have strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage and work with external counsel
• Proactive work ethic
• Embrace “whole of issue” understanding
• Have a curious and learning mindset
• Sound business judgment
• Strong English skills (verbal and written); Chinese skills (Mandarin and/or Cantonese; verbal and written) is a plus

Hybrid

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal

Insurance

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit

Manulife/John Hancock embraces diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

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Legal Counsel-Fund formation

We are a dynamic financial services group specializing in asset management and high-net-worth individual investment solutions. Our collaborative culture emphasizes innovation and professional excellence, offering a platform for rapid career growth across traditional fund business and emerging sectors like FinTech, wealth management, and high-net-worth client services.

The organization is seeking a Legal Counsel focused on fund formation to support fund documents, governance, and related regulatory matters in Cayman structures, with experience in discretionary accounts and digital asset-related contracts.

• Draft, review, and amend fund documentation, including PPM, DA, and subscription agreements for USD funds (hedge funds and private equity funds).
• Independently design Fund of Funds (FoF) structures (Cayman) and fully commissioned investment fund frameworks.
• Provide legal advice on discretionary management accounts and draft related agreements.
• Offer legal compliance support for digital asset-related contracts and innovative investment products.
• Conduct legal due diligence on fund governance matters under Cayman Islands laws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on FinTech, insurance, and immigration-related legal matters.

• LLM/JD from a top-tier law school in Commonwealth Countries, the US, or Hong Kong.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with elite law firm fund groups, fund manager in-house teams, or fund brokerage firms.
• Proven expertise in Cayman Islands corporate governance and fund regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with blockchain/digital asset legal documentation (preferred).
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence with proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritize tasks.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English with excellent bilingual drafting skills.

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• Provide legal support to business operations, including reviewing commercial contracts, daily legal consultations, handling potential disputes, and conducting compliance reviews.
• Support and protect business operations. Identify, research, and evaluate alternative risk factors in business decisions and overall operations.
• Complete all tasks with integrity and a high degree of responsibility.

• 3+ years of legal practice or in-house legal experience.
• 3+ years of experience with compliance issues related to online marketplaces, online retail, and supply chains.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and proactivity.
• Ability to work independently.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Technology, Information and Internet, Legal Services, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Overview

• Provide general and transactional legal advice to business functions/ sections of the Branch, including but not limited to commercial & private banking, financing, investment products, derivatives, debt capital market, administrative, corporate & governance matters etc
• Maintain legal oversight of the Branch through attending various governance, control and management meetings
• Coordinate legal dispute negotiation and settlement on behalf of the Branch
• Review and negotiate legal agreements for specific transaction and documents for general banking products and services, agreements for operational purposes including confidentiality agreements, operational agreements (outsourcing agreements, supply agreements) and miscellaneous agreements
• Review, maintain and manage documentation templates
• Provide legal review and sign-off on internal policies and procedures
• Design, develop and approve new products documentation and coordinate with country compliance in relation to approval process and roll-out of new products
• Conduct regular and ad hoc education seminars to employees on legal and ethical issues relating to their business units
• Liaise with external legal counsel and oversee project implementation
• Coordinate with Legal or other business units of Head Office as well as other overseas branches for cross-border projects

• Degree holder in laws and be admitted as a solicitor of the HKSAR
• PQE 3 years with exposure to banking industry
• Conversant with HKSAR legal and regulatory requirements on commercial, corporate and private banking procedures
• Strong knowledge in banking operations, products and services
• Strong organizational skills and to work both independently and as a team member of the branch office
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese)

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal and Finance