We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide administrative, legal research, and operational support to our Legal Counsel, with a focus on cross-border payment operations, Fintech compliance, and corporate maintenance. This is a great opportunity for junior legal professionals to gain hands-on experience in the fast-growing Fintech industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Licensing & Regulatory Support

• Conduct legal and regulatory research under the direction of Legal Counsel regarding payments, Fintech, and emerging Web3 developments.
• Assist with licensing maintenance and regulatory filings, including gathering documentation, tracking renewal deadlines, and maintaining filing records for Hong Kong (e.g., MSO) and overseas licenses.
• Help collate materials and draft initial administrative responses for regulatory inquiries from HK Customs, HKMA, SFC, or overseas bodies.

2. Contract & Document Management

• Assist in reviewing and drafting standard agreements (such as NDAs, standard vendor contracts, and basic service templates) using company guidelines and master templates.
• Manage contract lifecycle and repository, ensuring proper approval routing, e-signatures, filing, and tracking of key renewal dates.
• Assist Legal Counsel in cross-referencing and proofreading contract terms.

3. Dispute & Case File Preparation

• Gather facts, conduct preliminary research, and prepare case files for legal disputes, customer complaints, or internal reviews.
• Coordinate with external law firms, including tracking engagement letters, managing legal fee billing, and organizing external advice.

4. Corporate Governance & Legal Operations

• Assist with corporate secretarial matters, including preparing initial drafts of board resolutions, maintaining corporate registry documents, and organizing company secretarial files.
• Provide ad-hoc administrative and operational support to the Legal & Compliance team.

Requirements:

• Education:
• Degree in Law (LL.B., JD, or equivalent legal studies).
• Professional legal qualification (e.g., HK Bar/Solicitor) is NOT required.
• Experience:
• 1–3 years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Intern in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Prior exposure to Fintech, financial services, or cross-border payment systems is a plus, but not essential.
• Technical Skills:
• Basic knowledge of contract structures and legal research tools.
• Familiarity with Hong Kong MSO regulations or general payment compliance is an advantage.
• Personal Attributes:
• High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and great attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Languages:
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese) for daily document handling and internal communication.

RD Culture and Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunities to work in a prestigious company within the Fintech industry and be a part of a winning team to bridge Web 2 and Web 3.
• Access to a structured training & development program and mentorship from management and industry veterans.
• Opportunities for professional development and potential pathways to permanent roles within the company.
• Exciting and collaborative startup environment.
• Excellent company culture: give your best while having fun, personal growth and career development.
• A flat structure: your ideas will be heard by the right people very quickly.
• Casual dress code.
• Free coffee, tea, drinks, fruits, and snacks daily.
• In-house gym facilities.
• Regular and fun company activities.

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