About the job

Cobo is a globally trusted leader in digital asset custody solutions. As the world’s first omni-custody platform, Cobo offers the full spectrum of solutions from full custody, co-managed MPC custody, to fully decentralized custody as well as wallet-as-a-service, advanced DeFi investment tools and an off-exchange settlement network. Trusted by over 500 institutions with billions in assets under custody, Cobo inspires confidence in digital asset ownership by enabling safe and efficient management of digital assets and interactions with Web 3.0. Cobo is SOC2 Type 1 and Type 2-compliance-certified and licensed in 5 jurisdictions.

Job responsibilities:

You will focus on General Matters, Employment Law, and Contracts.

General Matters

• Providing legal support and timely advice to upper management and each business sector on relevant legal issues.
• Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel.
• Designing and delivering legal training to the business.
• Keeping up with current changes on all relevant areas of laws and contributing to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company’s legal function.

Employment Law

• Provide counseling to HR and other internal clients to identify and manage labor and employment legal risks
• Act as subject matter expert for specialty area(s) including discrimination, pay equity, wrongful termination, retaliation, and internal employment investigations in Singapore and other jurisdictions (China/US are preferred).
• Engage and work with outside counsel to manage employment litigation and administrative proceedings (practiced in Singapore or other jurisdictions is preferred).
• Develop and review written HR policies, guidelines and processes, templates, and training materials
• Develop and deliver legal training for internal departments
• Provide employment law advice regarding and directing internal investigations

Contracts

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and management of legal documents such as contracts, statements, and agreements.

Job requirements:

• BA in Law or above
• Minimum 2 - 3 years PQE gained as an in-house with an MNC
• Previous working experience as a lawyer or legal counsel(worked in a financial or cryptocurrency company is preferred)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Some knowledge of and/or interest in block-chain and/or cryptocurrency

Location: Beijing, China