About EG

Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading investment manager founded in 2014 as a quantitative, computer-driven trading firm. Today, EG operates as a diversified, multi-strategy investment platform that combines systematic research with selective discretionary approaches. 

EG's multi-manager platform allows independent investment teams to pursue distinct strategies while benefiting from shared infrastructure, risk management, and operational support. The firm’s collaborative groups of researchers, engineers, and investment professionals deploy sophisticated statistical models, proprietary technology, and a centralized data platform to isolate and solve challenging problem sets in the global financial markets. 

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, creative and commercially minded Legal Counsel to facilitate and support our APAC expansion, currently located in Singapore and expanding to Hong Kong.  Your role will be to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance aligned with the firm’s growth objectives. 

This individual will serve as the primary legal partner for the APAC business, working closely with business management, portfolio managers, trading, operations, finance, legal and compliance globally to ensure that risk is managed effectively while facilitating access to new markets, products and regions.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Advise business on applicable trading rules and regulations 
• Work with the APAC compliance officer (located in Singapore) to facilitate registration processes for new licenses and regulatory applications in APAC.  
• Conduct due diligence and negotiate sub-advisory agreements with APAC sub-advisors identified by the business team 
• Facilitate and manage APAC prime brokerage relationships, ISDAs, execution arrangements and other trading documentation, including negotiation and execution of account opening documentation and amendments 
• Review data agreements; coordinate with business on obtaining new datasets and streamlining regional processes 
• Review other contracts arising with respect to the APAC business 
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters impacting APAC operations, regulatory developments, trading activities, and fund structures 
• Provide clear, commercially oriented legal advice to support business growth while maintaining a strong risk framework 
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the Singapore Compliance Officer  

Qualifications 

• Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or Singapore 
• Solid understanding of APAC regulatory frameworks relevant to investment managers and trading entities 
• Experience engaging with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and familiarity with Hong Kong licensing requirements strongly preferred 
• Experience in Singapore, Japan and Australia 
• Best candidates will have experience with both trading, APAC prime brokerage relationships, ISDAs, execution arrangements and other trading documentation as well as global hedge fund structures 
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving, and growth-oriented environment 
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across functions and geographies 
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset 
• 5-10 years of experience 

Please review the applicable candidate privacy notice (the “Notice”) available at https://www.eglp.com/legal-and-privacy-notices. By seeking employment with Engineers Gate HK Limited or EG SG Pte. Ltd., as applicable (“EG”) or submitting your application and/or personal data to EG, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Notice and have agreed and consented to EG's collecting, using, disclosing, processing and/or transferring your personal data in accordance with the Notice. 

About the Position

We are looking for an energetic and driven Regulatory Lawyer to join our Legal team in Hong Kong. 

In this role, you’ll provide clear and practical advice to teams across the firm and advise on both non-contentious and contentious regulatory matters.  You will be expected to:

• Provide legal and regulatory guidance across different asset classes (e.g., equities, listed and OTC derivatives, commodities, fixed income, digital assets)  and to coordinate legal advice in jurisdictions across the APAC region
• Partner with our Compliance team to advise on regulatory licensing, reporting and market access obligations, and to assist in preparing for and responding to regulatory inspections or investigations
• Be a key contributor on strategic projects and business development initiatives across the APAC region
• Work closely with legal teams in the UK and US as part of a global legal function

About You

• Have at least 5+ years of PQE in a relevant practice area (i.e. non-contentious or contentious regulatory), within a leading law firm or in-house with a financial institution
• Able to stay organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, and able to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and able to identify and distill key issues in complex areas 
• Self-motivated and flexible team player
• Positive, responsible and professional in attitude and presence
• Collaborative and able to clearly articulate your approach, analysis and conclusions
• Comfortable working on novel problems that rarely have clean, definitive answers and that require good decision making and risk management skills
• Fluent in English
  
  

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We are hiring for one of our ecosystem projects. The company is Asia's leading web3 venture studio.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join the team. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for developing and implementing legal & compliance policies and procedures, conducting regular audits, and providing guidance to the company's employees on compliance matters, ensuring that the company operates in compliance with all relevant regulations and legal requirements in the industry.

If you are attention to details and with high problem solving abilities, come and join the team!

Responsibilities

• Act as the sole in-house lawyer for the company, providing legal advice to executives and the management team.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal contracts and agreements.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures like creating and maintaining compliance policies and procedures that align with the regulatory requirements of the crypto industry and maintain and update policies and procedures.
• Identify potential legal risks to the organisation and devise proactive strategies to mitigate them.
• Investigate and respond to complaints regarding alleged violations of rules, policies, and procedures, and recommend suitable solutions.
• Stay updated with changes in laws that impact the company and provide timely updates and strategic advice on the potential impact of such changes. 

Requirements

• Law degree holder (LLB/ J.D.) qualified, and/or other major common law jurisdictions
• Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years PQE in a reputable international law firm or a top local law firm
• Experience in advising on products and related legal and regulatory matters
• Strong understanding of payments regulation, fund flows, and licensing frameworks.
• Experienced in payment, fintech, EMI/PSP, or financial services compliance or regulatory advisory. 
• Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk
• Business driven and capable to facilitate business by providing solutions
• Business proficiency in spoken and written English and Mandarin
• Experience in multi-jurisdiction environments is a strong plus.

   

We are hiring for one of our ecosystem projects. The company is Asia's leading web3 venture studio.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join the team. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for developing and implementing legal & compliance policies and procedures, conducting regular audits, and providing guidance to the company's employees on compliance matters, ensuring that the company operates in compliance with all relevant regulations and legal requirements in the industry.

If you are attention to details and with high problem solving abilities, come and join the team!

Responsibilities

• Act as the sole in-house lawyer for the company, providing legal advice to executives and the management team.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal contracts and agreements.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures like creating and maintaining compliance policies and procedures that align with the regulatory requirements of the crypto industry and maintain and update policies and procedures.
• Identify potential legal risks to the organisation and devise proactive strategies to mitigate them.
• Investigate and respond to complaints regarding alleged violations of rules, policies, and procedures, and recommend suitable solutions.
• Stay updated with changes in laws that impact the company and provide timely updates and strategic advice on the potential impact of such changes. 

Requirements

• Law degree holder (LLB/ J.D.) qualified, and/or other major common law jurisdictions
• Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years PQE in a reputable international law firm or a top local law firm
• Experience in advising on products and related legal and regulatory matters
• Strong understanding of payments regulation, fund flows, and licensing frameworks.
• Experienced in payment, fintech, EMI/PSP, or financial services compliance or regulatory advisory. 
• Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk
• Business driven and capable to facilitate business by providing solutions
• Business proficiency in spoken and written English and Mandarin
• Experience in multi-jurisdiction environments is a strong plus.

   

We are hiring for one of our ecosystem projects. The company is Asia's leading web3 venture studio.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join the team. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for developing and implementing legal & compliance policies and procedures, conducting regular audits, and providing guidance to the company's employees on compliance matters, ensuring that the company operates in compliance with all relevant regulations and legal requirements in the industry.

If you are attention to details and with high problem solving abilities, come and join the team!

Responsibilities

• Act as the sole in-house lawyer for the company, providing legal advice to executives and the management team.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal contracts and agreements.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures like creating and maintaining compliance policies and procedures that align with the regulatory requirements of the crypto industry and maintain and update policies and procedures.
• Identify potential legal risks to the organisation and devise proactive strategies to mitigate them.
• Investigate and respond to complaints regarding alleged violations of rules, policies, and procedures, and recommend suitable solutions.
• Stay updated with changes in laws that impact the company and provide timely updates and strategic advice on the potential impact of such changes. 

Requirements

• Law degree holder (LLB/ J.D.) qualified, and/or other major common law jurisdictions
• Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years PQE in a reputable international law firm or a top local law firm
• Experience in advising on products and related legal and regulatory matters
• Strong understanding of payments regulation, fund flows, and licensing frameworks.
• Experienced in payment, fintech, EMI/PSP, or financial services compliance or regulatory advisory. 
• Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk
• Business driven and capable to facilitate business by providing solutions
• Business proficiency in spoken and written English and Mandarin
• Experience in multi-jurisdiction environments is a strong plus.

   

We are hiring for one of our ecosystem projects. The company is Asia's leading web3 venture studio.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join the team. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for developing and implementing legal & compliance policies and procedures, conducting regular audits, and providing guidance to the company's employees on compliance matters, ensuring that the company operates in compliance with all relevant regulations and legal requirements in the industry.

If you are attention to details and with high problem solving abilities, come and join the team!

Responsibilities

• Act as the sole in-house lawyer for the company, providing legal advice to executives and the management team.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal contracts and agreements.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures like creating and maintaining compliance policies and procedures that align with the regulatory requirements of the crypto industry and maintain and update policies and procedures.
• Identify potential legal risks to the organisation and devise proactive strategies to mitigate them.
• Investigate and respond to complaints regarding alleged violations of rules, policies, and procedures, and recommend suitable solutions.
• Stay updated with changes in laws that impact the company and provide timely updates and strategic advice on the potential impact of such changes. 

Requirements

• Law degree holder (LLB/ J.D.) qualified, and/or other major common law jurisdictions
• Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years PQE in a reputable international law firm or a top local law firm
• Experience in advising on products and related legal and regulatory matters
• Strong understanding of payments regulation, fund flows, and licensing frameworks.
• Experienced in payment, fintech, EMI/PSP, or financial services compliance or regulatory advisory. 
• Sound judgment on business practices, internal and external stakeholder relationship management and reputational risk
• Business driven and capable to facilitate business by providing solutions
• Business proficiency in spoken and written English and Mandarin
• Experience in multi-jurisdiction environments is a strong plus.

   

AIFT is a group of innovative businesses with a shared vision to become the security layer of the future, providing cybersecurity and insurance protection for digital mega trends including AI, Web3 and future lifestyles.​ The group comprises OneDegree, the leading Hong Kong digital insurer, OneInfinity, first in Asia and Middle East to insure digital assets, and Vulcan, cybersecurity with a focus on GenAI and AI agents. 

Want to be at the forefront of developments in global megatrends like AI, Web3 and future lifestyles? 

We are looking for a Legal & Compliance Counsel / Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel to support the next stage of our growth across Hong Kong, Middle East, South East Asia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and beyond. 

If you are self-motivated and a good team player, come and join our team! 

What you will do: 

• Advise on a variety of legal, compliance and governance related matters 

• Help drive legal, regulatory, compliance, governance, IP and data privacy strategy 

• Liaise with regulators including the Hong Kong Insurance Authority 

• Proactively identify and mitigate legal, regulatory and compliance risks in the business 

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts including insurance policies and SaaS contracts  

• Support on fundraising and group structuring 

• Help shape and support the group’s governance landscape including directors and investors matters 

• Work on investments and acquisitions for the group 

What we’re looking for: 

• Qualified as a lawyer in a common law or Asian jurisdiction  

• 5+ years post-qualification experience* (with flexibility for exceptional candidates) 

• Insurance experience a bonus 

• Experience using GenAI tools and agents a bonus 

• Tech/SaaS legal experience a bonus 

• Fluent English and Chinese essential (including being able to draft in both languages) 

We are open to candidates from 5 years’ PQE upwards (with flexibility for exceptional candidates). This hire may be made at Legal & Compliance Counsel or Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel level, depending on the individual’s legal and regulatory experience, insurance sector exposure, and ability to operate independently. 

We are currently seeking mid-senior employment lawyers to join us and provide mid / long term support for our Fortune 500 clients:

Responsibilities:

• Providing legal support to HR functions and advising on employment related legal matters
• Provide subject matter legal advice on employment law matters across APAC, including but not limited to, employee relations, workplace policies, terminations, and compliance with labor laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Assist in the resolution of employment disputes
• Collaborate with HR and management to develop and implement effective workplace policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on best practices for employee performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with ideally minimum of 2 years of experience in employment law from corporates/financial institutions or law firms.
• Knowledge of employment law within APAC region
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build effective relationships 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at toronto@axiomlaw.com. In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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We are currently seeking a Legal Consultant - Data Privacy to join our ranks and support our F500 clients

Responsibilities

• Data privacy professionals OR Qualified lawyer with minimum 2 PQE with substantive data protection and data privacy experience
• Experience standardizing policies, protocols, and training programs, including the associated documents such as vendor and client contracts. This includes providing guidance across various stakeholders, such as business and product development, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and procurement
• Experience providing legal advice regarding privacy, privacy impact assessments, data-sharing, and related issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Working side by side with the legal and business teams of our F500 clients to provide commercially tailored support
• Providing legal advice regarding privacy compliance requirements and opportunities for improvement of privacy policies
• Maintaining and updating documentation with most recent regulatory requirements
• Working with and advising business clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions for various corporate policies where required

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

We are currently seeking a lawyer with technology law experience to work with our F500 clients:

• Legal practicioner with 2-10 years’ PQE advising on a wide spectrum of technology related legal matters (e.g. e-commerce, Cloud, FinTech and / or other technology product and services, etc.) gained either within private practice or in house

The responsibilities for this role will include:

• Working side by side with the legal and business teams of our F500 clients to support internal stakeholders in line with their company goals
• Providing practical, commercially tailored legal advice across various business lines
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of tech-related agreements (e.g. inbound / outbound licensing agreements, software development contracts, services and consulting agreements, IT and business process outsourcing agreements, or SaaS agreements)
• Advising on legal issues associated with the development, implementation and use of existing / new technology products and services where required

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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