Legal Counsel

Hong Kong

Full-Time

On-site

TLDR

Draft commercial agreements, support early-stage deals, and translate digital asset regulatory developments into practical guidance.

Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (ACN: 122 921 813) is a Web3 leader that leverages tokenization and blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers, helping to establish the open metaverse and its associated network effects. Animoca Brands realizes its mission via three integrated business pillars: operating Web3 businesses to advance blockchain adoption with native projects such as Moca Network, Anichess, The Sandbox, Open Campus, NEOM Web3 initiatives, and a regulated stablecoin project in partnership with Standard Chartered and HKT; providing digital asset advisory services including tokenomics advisory, liquidity provisioning, and institutional research to help external Web3 projects grow; and investment management, with a portfolio of investments in over 540 companies including industry leaders Pudgy Penguins, Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Magic Eden, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, YGG, and many others.

About the role

We are looking for a junior lawyer to join the team. You will get early responsibility and direct exposure to commercial and investment work that most lawyers at your level do not see.

Responsibilities:

Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements — game publishing and distribution, IP and brand licensing, marketing and partnership agreements, services agreements and SaaS/vendor contracts.

Support the investments team on early-stage deals: SAFEs, SAFTs, token warrants, subscription agreements and shareholders’ agreements, including diligence and closing mechanics.

Help manage corporate housekeeping across group entities — board and shareholder resolutions, corporate records, and coordination with company secretarial providers.

Track regulatory developments relevant to digital assets across key jurisdictions (Hong Kong, Singapore, EU, UAE) and help translate them into practical internal guidance.

Assist on intellectual property matters, including trade mark portfolio management and brand enforcement.

Work directly with business teams to give commercial, usable advice quickly.

Support on data privacy, consumer terms and platform compliance questions as they arise.

Requirements

Qualified to practise in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction, with 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience.

Training or practice at a reputable law firm, or comparable in-house experience.

Solid commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Comfortable with ambiguity, volume and pace. Priorities shift, and you will need to shift with them.

Clear, plain-English communication. The people you advise are not lawyers.

Sound judgement about when to decide and when to escalate.

Nice to have

Exposure to venture capital or M&A transactions.

Familiarity with digital asset regulation, IP licensing, or the games industry.

The Perks of Joining Animoca Brands:

A Vibrant and Diverse Workplace: Immerse yourself in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment with colleagues from over 15 nationalities (and growing!). We celebrate diversity and foster a global perspective.

Incentives in the Web3 Space: Be a part of the future and align your success with the growth of our innovative projects.

Direct Impact and Flat Structure: Your voice matters. We operate with a flat organizational structure, ensuring your ideas are heard and implemented quickly.

Comfortable and Creative Atmosphere: Embrace a relaxed and productive work environment with casual attire.

Opportunities Across the Ecosystem: Expand your horizons by collaborating with various subsidiary brands within the Animoca Brands network, gaining exposure to a wide range of projects and technologies.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: We care about your well-being. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, life, and transportation allowances.

Personal Information Collection Statement:

Personal data provided by the Job Applicant will be used strictly in accordance with the Employer's Personal Data Policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon his/her request. All classified data will be treated confidentially within the Human Resources & Administration Department. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants may be retained for a period of up to 3 months.

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Incentives in the Web3 Space: Be a part of the future and align your success with the growth of our innovative projects.

Flexible Work Hours

Comfortable and Creative Atmosphere: Embrace a relaxed and productive work environment with casual attire.

4-Day Workweek

Direct Impact and Flat Structure: Your voice matters. We operate with a flat organizational structure, ensuring your ideas are heard and implemented quickly.

Health Insurance

medical, life, and transportation allowances

opportunities for collaboration and exposure

Opportunities Across the Ecosystem: Expand your horizons by collaborating with various subsidiary brands within the Animoca Brands network, gaining exposure to a wide range of projects and technologies.

Remote-Friendly

A Vibrant and Diverse Workplace: Immerse yourself in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment with colleagues from over 15 nationalities (and growing!). We celebrate diversity and foster a global perspective.

Animoca Brands Limited

Animoca Brands is at the forefront of the Web3 space, using blockchain and tokenization to empower consumers with digital property rights and bring the open metaverse to life. We operate a diverse range of pioneering projects, like The Sandbox and Mocaverse, while also providing strategic advisory services and managing a robust investment portfolio in over 540 cutting-edge Web3 companies.

Founded: Founded 2014
Employees: 51-200 employees
Industry: Media
Total raised: $250M raised

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