Corporate Lawyer
Overview
Hydra Hosthydrahost.comPosted 2 months ago
United States$170k to $275k per yearRemote
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- Full time
- Specialization
- Attorney
About the role
Overview The Corporate Lawyer supports the company’s capital markets, sales, and cross‑border commercial activities across key Asian jurisdictions. This role requires strong legal expertise combined with a solid understanding of global financial markets. The Corporate Lawyer will review, draft, and negotiate complex sales agreements, regulatory documents, and transaction structures while ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex sales contracts, financing agreements, and cross‑border commercial documents for Asian markets.
- Interpret and advise on securities regulations, market rules, and compliance requirements across multiple Asian jurisdictions.
- Support the structuring of equity, debt, and derivative transactions with a focus on legal risk mitigation.
- Conduct legal due diligence on counterparties, investment structures, and financial transactions.
- Work closely with Legal, Finance, Sales, and Risk teams to evaluate contract terms, market implications, and potential exposures.
- Monitor regulatory and policy updates from agencies such as MAS, HKMA, JFSA, and CSRC and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Prepare legal analyses, memos, and risk assessments related to capital markets and cross‑border activities.
- Serve as the internal subject‑matter expert on contract law and capital‑market regulations.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal compliance procedures.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree; admission to practice law preferred.
- Experience in corporate law, securities law, or capital markets.
- Proven ability to negotiate and interpret complex commercial and financial contracts.
- Working knowledge of derivatives, structured products, and capital‑markets instruments.
- Familiarity with Asian regulatory bodies and international compliance standards.
- Strong analytical, communication, and research skills.
- Ability to convey complex legal and financial concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Detail‑oriented with strong risk‑management instincts.
- Licensed in CA
- Background in investment banking, international trade law, or corporate finance.
- Experience supporting multinational clients or cross‑border legal matters.
Key skills
- Risk Management
Benefits & perks
- Remote friendly