31 International Arbitration jobs in Hong Kong

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages the dispute resolution team in providing services for the FDRC.
• Builds and enhances the team's overall capability to ensure quality and consistency in service delivery. Reviews and proposes plans and strategies for service enhancement.
• Assists in reviewing relevant policy proposals and initiatives from stakeholders and the Government on dispute resolution, and drafts position papers accordingly.
• Prepares papers and reports for the board and committees of the FDRC, including routine and annual reports. Assists in discussions, acts as secretaries to various meetings of the board and committee, manages and supervises support rendered to the board and committees of the FDRC, and implements resolutions and decisions as required.
• Assists in delivering services of the FDRC by acting as in-house mediators for the FDRC, and/or participating in the mediation and arbitration as arranged and offered by the FDRC
• Promotes the services of the FDRC.
• Devises, organizes, and supervises training offered to mediators and arbitrators on the FDRC's list of mediators and arbitrators.
• Undertakes ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• University degree or above.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in dispute resolution, with knowledge of legal services and/or financial services, particularly in banking, securities, and insurance products.
• Accredited mediator (experience in arbitration practices and relevant training would be an advantage).
• Strong team player with sound managerial and interpersonal skills; mid-level management experience is a plus.
• Strong command of written English and Chinese.
• Experience in research writing and writing policy papers is an added advantage.

Candidates who are immediately available are preferred.  Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit for a written test.

Legal Counsel - Dispute Resolution (Litigation & Arbitration, 6-Month)

Bitget is one of the world's leading digital assets ecosystems. With over 120 million registered users, Bitget has one of the most comprehensive suites of blockchain products and services available via bitget.com.

Our mission is to support the growth of the digital assets industry and we believe it represents the future of finance. What we do empowers the future of finance by ensuring secure, efficient and smart digital transactions.

We are one of the fastest growing companies in the digital asset sector. If you are looking for cutting-edge work, where you will have opportunities to develop your career among peers who are experts in their field, and you believe in the future of digital currency, then look no further than Bitget!

What you'll do

• You will be an important member of the Legal team prioritising ownership of all Disputes work (litigation & arbitration).
• Our Disputes practice covers the full range of contentious work, typically involving listings, intellectual property, financial, commercial, corporate, criminal, liquidation, compliance, law enforcement, consumer and employment legal matters.
• You will be responsible for addressing risks within the company, and proposing measures to mitigate and reduce such risks.
• You will lead efforts to manage external law firms including their engagement, review of their work and approval of fees with on-going matter-management to ensure the best results for Bitget.
• You will represent the legal team before internal stakeholders to provide robust, commercially sensible, accurate and practical advice and to manage their expectations throughout the life of the matter.

What you'll need

• 3-7 PQE qualified common law lawyer with experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house organisation.
• Graduated with a law degree from a major common law jurisdiction (e.g. UK, HK or SG).
• Ability to take ownership of disputes and contentious matters from beginning-to-end.
• Start-up experience is advantageous, especially demonstrable experience in handling complex legal matters in fast-paced and exacting situations.
• Experience and knowledge of crypto products, regulations and transactions are advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, exercise common sense judgement and make tough decisions.
• Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills.
• Excellent command of English, and business proficient Mandarin language skills are required to communicate with some Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly adapt to using MacBook, Google Drive and internal IT platforms for work purposes.
• Right to work and based in HK.

We foresee there will be a real possibility that this hire may eventually be offered the opportunity to convert into a permanent role depending on performance and business needs.

About Bitget

• Bitget is the world's leading web 3 platform for copy trading and one of the world's largest and most respected exchanges
• We are a global company with staff members from over 50 different countries and regions
• We are growing and looking for world-class ambitious talents to help us continue this journey
• We have a streamlined structure that empowers employees to work efficiently, delivering the best results in a short timeframe
• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• Blockchain technology and digital assets have the potential to change finance in a way no other technology can - be part of it!

If you are ambitious and believe that digital assets could be the next financial and technological revolution, please apply!

About us

Bitget is one of the world's leading digital assets ecosystems. With over 120 million registered users, Bitget has one of the most comprehensive suites of blockchain products and services available via bitget.com.

Our mission is to support the growth of the digital assets industry and we believe it represents the future of finance. What we do empowers the future of finance by ensuring secure, efficient and smart digital transactions.

We are one of the fastest growing companies in the digital asset sector. If you are looking for cutting-edge work, where you will have opportunities to develop your career among peers who are experts in their field, and you believe in the future of digital currency, then look no further than Bitget!

• You will be an important member of the Legal team prioritising ownership of all Disputes work (litigation & arbitration).
• Our Disputes practice covers the full range of contentious work, typically involving listings, intellectual property, financial, commercial, corporate, criminal, liquidation, compliance, law enforcement, consumer and employment legal matters.
• You will be responsible for addressing risks within the company, and proposing measures to mitigate and reduce such risks.
• You will lead efforts to manage external law firms including their engagement, review of their work and approval of fees with on-going matter-management to ensure the best results for Bitget.
• You will represent the legal team before internal stakeholders to provide robust, commercially sensible, accurate and practical advice and to manage their expectations throughout the life of the matter.

• 3-7 PQE qualified common law lawyer with experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house organisation.
• Graduated with a law degree from a major common law jurisdiction (e.g. UK, HK or SG).
• Ability to take ownership of disputes and contentious matters from beginning-to-end.
• Start-up experience is advantageous, especially demonstrable experience in handling complex legal matters in fast-paced and exacting situations.
• Experience and knowledge of crypto products, regulations and transactions are advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, exercise common sense judgement and make tough decisions.
• Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills.
• Excellent command of English, and business proficient Mandarin language skills are required to communicate with some Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly adapt to using MacBook, Google Drive and internal IT platforms for work purposes.
• Right to work and based in HK.

We foresee there will be a real possibility that this hire may eventually be offered the opportunity to convert into a permanent role depending on performance and business needs.

• Bitget is the world's leading web 3 platform for copy trading and one of the world's largest and most respected exchanges
• We are a global company with staff members from over 50 different countries and regions
• We are growing and looking for world-class ambitious talents to help us continue this journey
• We have a streamlined structure that empowers employees to work efficiently, delivering the best results in a short timeframe
• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• Blockchain technology and digital assets have the potential to change finance in a way no other technology can - be part of it!

If you are ambitious and believe that digital assets could be the next financial and technological revolution, please apply!

By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice.

Bitget is one of the world's leading digital assets ecosystems. With over 120 million registered users, Bitget has one of the most comprehensive suites of blockchain products and services available via bitget.com.

Our mission is to support the growth of the digital assets industry and we believe it represents the future of finance. What we do empowers the future of finance by ensuring secure, efficient and smart digital transactions.

We are one of the fastest growing companies in the digital asset sector. If you are looking for cutting-edge work, where you will have opportunities to develop your career among peers who are experts in their field, and you believe in the future of digital currency, then look no further than Bitget!

What you'll do

• You will be an important member of the Legal team prioritising ownership of all Disputes work (litigation & arbitration).
• Our Disputes practice covers the full range of contentious work, typically involving listings, intellectual property, financial, commercial, corporate, criminal, liquidation, compliance, law enforcement, consumer and employment legal matters.
• You will be responsible for addressing risks within the company, and proposing measures to mitigate and reduce such risks.
• You will lead efforts to manage external law firms including their engagement, review of their work and approval of fees with on-going matter-management to ensure the best results for Bitget.
• You will represent the legal team before internal stakeholders to provide robust, commercially sensible, accurate and practical advice and to manage their expectations throughout the life of the matter.

What you'll need

• 3-7 PQE qualified common law lawyer with experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house organisation.
• Graduated with a law degree from a major common law jurisdiction (e.g. UK, HK or SG).
• Ability to take ownership of disputes and contentious matters from beginning-to-end.
• Start-up experience is advantageous, especially demonstrable experience in handling complex legal matters in fast-paced and exacting situations.
• Experience and knowledge of crypto products, regulations and transactions are advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, exercise common sense judgement and make tough decisions.
• Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills.
• Excellent command of English, and business proficient Mandarin language skills are required to communicate with some Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly adapt to using MacBook, Google Drive and internal IT platforms for work purposes.
• Right to work and based in HK.

We foresee there will be a real possibility that this hire may eventually be offered the opportunity to convert into a permanent role depending on performance and business needs.

About Bitget

• Bitget is the world's leading web 3 platform for copy trading and one of the world's largest and most respected exchanges
• We are a global company with staff members from over 50 different countries and regions
• We are growing and looking for world-class ambitious talents to help us continue this journey
• We have a streamlined structure that empowers employees to work efficiently, delivering the best results in a short timeframe
• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• Blockchain technology and digital assets have the potential to change finance in a way no other technology can - be part of it!

If you are ambitious and believe that digital assets could be the next financial and technological revolution, please apply!

Bitget is one of the world's leading digital assets ecosystems. With over 120 million registered users, Bitget has one of the most comprehensive suites of blockchain products and services available via bitget.com.

Our mission is to support the growth of the digital assets industry and we believe it represents the future of finance. What we do empowers the future of finance by ensuring secure, efficient and smart digital transactions.

We are one of the fastest growing companies in the digital asset sector. If you are looking for cutting-edge work, where you will have opportunities to develop your career among peers who are experts in their field, and you believe in the future of digital currency, then look no further than Bitget!

• You will be an important member of the Legal team prioritising ownership of all Disputes work (litigation & arbitration).
• Our Disputes practice covers the full range of contentious work, typically involving listings, intellectual property, financial, commercial, corporate, criminal, liquidation, compliance, law enforcement, consumer and employment legal matters.
• You will be responsible for addressing risks within the company, and proposing measures to mitigate and reduce such risks.
• You will lead efforts to manage external law firms including their engagement, review of their work and approval of fees with on-going matter-management to ensure the best results for Bitget.
• You will represent the legal team before internal stakeholders to provide robust, commercially sensible, accurate and practical advice and to manage their expectations throughout the life of the matter.

• 3-7 PQE qualified common law lawyer with experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house organisation.
• Graduated with a law degree from a major common law jurisdiction (e.g. UK, HK or SG).
• Ability to take ownership of disputes and contentious matters from beginning-to-end.
• Start-up experience is advantageous, especially demonstrable experience in handling complex legal matters in fast-paced and exacting situations.
• Experience and knowledge of crypto products, regulations and transactions are advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, exercise common sense judgement and make tough decisions.
• Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills.
• Excellent command of English, and business proficient Mandarin language skills are required to communicate with some Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly adapt to using MacBook, Google Drive and internal IT platforms for work purposes.
• Right to work and based in HK.

We foresee there will be a real possibility that this hire may eventually be offered the opportunity to convert into a permanent role depending on performance and business needs.

• Bitget is the world's leading web 3 platform for copy trading and one of the world's largest and most respected exchanges
• We are a global company with staff members from over 50 different countries and regions
• We are growing and looking for world-class ambitious talents to help us continue this journey
• We have a streamlined structure that empowers employees to work efficiently, delivering the best results in a short timeframe
• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• Blockchain technology and digital assets have the potential to change finance in a way no other technology can - be part of it!

If you are ambitious and believe that digital assets could be the next financial and technological revolution, please apply!

By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice.

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About Our Client

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team at a leading regulatory authority. This role will focus on managing and advising on complex dispute resolution matters, including commercial litigation and regulatory enforcement. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise from an international law firm environment and demonstrate sound judgment in navigating legal and regulatory challenges.

• 6+ PQE, commercial litigation lawyer
• Competitive Salary and Benefits

Job Description

• Advise on and manage a wide range of contentious matters, including regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and commercial disputes.
• Represent the regulator in legal proceedings and liaise with external counsel as necessary.
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance, enforcement strategy, and risk mitigation.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, submissions, and enforcement notices.
• Monitor legal developments and emerging risks relevant to the regulatory landscape.
• Support policy development and contribute to legal frameworks and guidelines.
• Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer in HK with a minimum of 6 PQE.
• Trained and practiced at leading international law firms or regulators with a strong focus on commercial litigation and regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal issues independently and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Stable platform

Contact: Christy Cheng

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• Full-time

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About Our Client

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team at a leading regulatory authority. This role will focus on managing and advising on complex dispute resolution matters, including commercial litigation and regulatory enforcement. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise from an international law firm environment and demonstrate sound judgment in navigating legal and regulatory challenges.

• 6+ PQE, commercial litigation lawyer
• Competitive Salary and Benefits

Job Description

• Advise on and manage a wide range of contentious matters, including regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and commercial disputes.
• Represent the regulator in legal proceedings and liaise with external counsel as necessary.
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance, enforcement strategy, and risk mitigation.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, submissions, and enforcement notices.
• Monitor legal developments and emerging risks relevant to the regulatory landscape.
• Support policy development and contribute to legal frameworks and guidelines.
• Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer in HK with a minimum of 6 PQE.
• Trained and practiced at leading international law firms or regulators with a strong focus on commercial litigation and regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal issues independently and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Stable platform

Contact: Christy Cheng

Quote job ref: JN-

• Mid-Senior level
• Full-time

• Legal and Consulting
• Civic and Social Organizations, Public Policy Offices, and Individual and Family Services

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Location: Islands District, Hong Kong SAR. Posted 3 months ago.

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Responsibilities:

• Handle document filing, land/company searches, and visa-related tasks
• Manage mail collection, sorting, and distribution
• Provide courier and fax services
• Support mailroom and printroom functions
• Monitor and order office supplies
• Assist with conference room setups and internal office moves
• Help with document scanning, indexing, and destruction
• Answer incoming calls and support general maintenance tasks
• Perform other ad hoc administrative duties as needed

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills; proficiency in MS Office is preferred
• Good communication and a collaborative team spirit
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple tasks
• Willing to work shifts and adapt to changing priorities
• Prior experience in office support is a plus

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• Strong Deal Flow and Business Volume
• Sable platform and great exposure
• Attractive salary package

Client Details:

An excellent opportunity to join a well-respected law firm with a strong corporate practice. They are currently seeking a Paralegal to support a broad range of corporate transactions.

Description:

• Assist with reviewing, drafting, and preparing legal documents for capital markets transactions (IPOs, bonds), listing compliance, and general corporate matters.
• Conduct in-depth company and legal research to support ongoing deals.
• Prepare due diligence reports and verification notes, providing essential support throughout IPO processes.
• Liaise with clients, auditors, and other stakeholders as needed. Assist with other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Profile:

• Degree in Law would be an advantage
• Minimum 1 year of experiences as a Corporate (IPO) Paralegal
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Chinese and English is essential, as you will liaise with English and Chinese speaking stakeholders.
• Positive working attitude, ability to multitask, and perform under pressure.

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