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Legal Counsel
at WOO
Anywhere
About the opportunity:
We are looking for aLegal Counselwho can join us along this mission and vision. Youll become an integral part of the Legal team, prioritising the highest standards of legal compliance and regulatory adherence to ensure a secure and trustworthy platform for our users. The team is vital in mitigating legal risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting KYC procedures and contract reviews. Interested? Keep on reading!
What youll be working on:
- Drafting, preparing, and reviewing various contracts, in Chinese and in English.
- Managing, liaising, and leading outside counsels (lawyers and accountants); reviewing and negotiating expenses when necessary.
- Implementing legal policies to ensure that the company’s exposure to legal risk is always minimized and managed appropriately.
- Conducting legal research and consulting services.
- Providing professional legal support for the company’s business decisions; providing legal advice for the company’s various departments and projects; promoting the ability of each department to conduct preliminary judgments and processing, and reduce the company’s operational risk.
- Able to work well with partners in China, Korea, Japan and the United States.
Why work with us:
Join us in realising our vision in advancing decentralisation, and leading innovation in CeFi and DeFi. Enjoy work flexibility, a supportive team, and an environment that nurtures your ideas. Plus, expect a performance-based annual bonus for all contributors at WOO
About you:
- Effective communication abilities and a dedication to thriving in potentially demanding situations.
- A qualified legal advisor with at least 5 years of experience, preferably with exposure to both law firms and commercial settings.
- Demonstrated sound judgment in business practices, regulatory relationship management, and managing reputational risks.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, diplomatic with excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is essential; proficiency in bilingual Mandarin is advantageous but not mandatory.