Junior Legal Counsel

Founded in 2020, our client supports international businesses to grow their global workforce with ease. Our client provides a range of workforce services across independent contractor management, employer of record, HR operation support, global payroll, expense processing, and global mobility.

Job Overview:

This role reports directly to the Chief Corporate Officer, assisting with various legal requirements and providing professional expertise to support the company's business growth. She/He will also work extensively with the company's external legal advisors and lawyers to ensure compliance. This role will naturally grow to be a legal manager in 12-18 months, based on the candidate's growth and achievements.

• Working with the company's external legal advisors and lawyers to ensure compliance in both corporate structure and business transactions.
• Drafting customer, vendor, partner, and independent contractor agreements, as well as platform agreements such as terms of use and privacy policy.
• Overseeing regulatory and statutory requirements related to corporate legal structure, from shareholder responsibility to subsidiary setup.
• Reviewing legal documents in the company's business communications, technology setup, and HR service operations.

Requirements:

• Good law degree from a reputable university or a legal diploma.
• At least 3 years of working experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and independent.
• English and Mandarin language skills are ESSENTIAL.
• Experience in employment law, money movement, and privacy law are ESSENTIAL.