Head of Legal (Commercial)

Location: Hong Kong

About us

At Auros, we’re dedicated to advancing the cryptocurrency ecosystem through unparalleled liquidity and market-making services. We’re one of the largest participants in the market, trading across 10+ global locations, facilitating 3-4% of global daily volumes, and have connectivity to over 50 venues.

What sets us apart, though, is our culture. We believe in hiring smart people and empowering them to do their best work. Our relentless focus on delivery drives us to continuously push boundaries and achieve exceptional results, all while offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional success in the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency trading.

The Opportunity

We seek an experienced and dynamic Head of Legal (Commercial) to join our team in Hong Kong. This senior role will oversee all commercial legal matters and provide strategic legal guidance to support Auros' continued growth and success in the cryptocurrency industry.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage the legal function for the Commercial team, providing expert legal advice to facilitate deals.
• Manage the work of 1-2 junior lawyers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements and partnerships.
• Develop and implement smooth legal processes that support Auros' business objectives and reduce friction.
• Collaborate closely with the executive team to provide legal input on business decisions and support growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards in the cryptocurrency and financial services sectors.
• Liaise with customer legal teams as necessary to support timely and compliant deals.
• Develop and maintain effective legal processes and policies across the organisation.

You will have:

• A law degree from a recognised university and been admitted to practice law in Hong Kong.
• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience, and ideally you will have gained some experience within the Crypto industry.
• Ideally you will have experience with crypto commercial deal structures, and experience gained on the sell side will be highly regarded.
• Excellent people management skills, including the ability to motivate, mentor and develop legal team members.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law and the regulatory frameworks relevant to cryptocurrency.
• Flexibility to occasionally work non-standard hours to provide coverage for the Northern Hemisphere team.
• A self-starter mentality, with a genuine desire to own projects from start to finish and deliver positive outcomes to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal issues and provide practical, business-focused solutions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.

What we offer in return:

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the digital asset industry
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Autonomy and a flat structure means you can contribute your ideas from day one and help shape the legal landscape, which will power our future business. 
• Great office culture with perks such as a weekly massage, stocked pantry and health plans

At Auros, we value nimbleness, drive for success, owner mentality and collaboration.  

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're excited to join Auros.

We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant and forward-thinking team.