Paralegal- EU

Job Responsibilities

• You will proactively support the Group Commercial, Employment and Litigation team based in Hong Kong and London on legal matters;
• Drafting, processing, and/or reviewing legal and other documents and maintaining your legal framework knowledge;
• Ensuring compliance by reviewing and contributing to business materials; demonstrating accountability for achieving project goals, and supporting attorneys in developing solutions that enable clients to achieve business objectives;
• Buildinh a knowledge of  businesses, making recommendations and providing support to the various lines of business;
• Acting as the primary legal contact to certain business teams and participating in meetings with attorneys, business leaders, and outside counsel; communicating, counseling, and providing status updates to stakeholders on issues under the direction of an attorney;
• Self-managing and prioritizing your work tasks and projects and maintaining company tools, resources, databases, and processes in order to improve efficiency;
• Interest in cryptocurrencies and fintech generally; prior working experience with crypto companies is a plus;
• General corporate management and knowledge on EU/UK litigation, employment and HR issues are a plus.

• Self-starter and a team player;
• 2 or more years of in-house, government agency, or private practice law firm, with exposure to financial services, cryptocurrencies, or general corporate practices;
• Familiarity with, and strong interest in emerging payments technology and the financial services industry;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity;
• 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;
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) J.D. and plus.