# Legal Counsel

**Company**: Kody
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

At Kody, we are building next-generation technology solutions to empower global businesses. As we continue to scale internationally, we are seeking a pragmatic, commercially minded Legal Counsel to join us. This role will serve as a vital business partner, driving our commercial deals and safeguarding our global operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial agreements, regulatory matters, and corporate governance issues.

- Lead and manage relationships with external legal advisers and regulators.

- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across key markets including Hong Kong and the UK.

- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents critical to business operations.

- Support product development by advising on regulatory risks and legal requirements.

- Manage legal risks and develop policies to promote legal and regulatory compliance within the organisation.

- Oversee dispute resolution and manage any legal proceedings as necessary.

Requirements:

- Qualified lawyer with admission to practice in Hong Kong, the UK, or equivalent jurisdiction.

- 3+ years of legal experience, preferably within fintech, financial services, or technology sectors.

- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to fintech and payments in Hong Kong and the UK.

- Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Benefits:

- Work with a dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly growing company globally

- Opportunities for career growth in leadership and strategy.

- Collaborative, inclusive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.

## Skills

### Required
- legal advice
- commercial agreements
- regulatory matters
- corporate governance
- contract negotiation
- dispute resolution

### Nice to have
- fintech
- financial services
- technology sectors
- regulatory frameworks
- complex commercial agreements

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