Legal Counsel
TLDR
Drive commercial deals and safeguard global operations with pragmatic, business-minded legal expertise.
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.
Kody is a fintech startup focused on modernizing payment solutions for brick-and-mortar businesses, particularly in the hospitality industry. Our innovative mobile point-of-sale platform and payments aggregator allow establishments to accept a variety of payment methods easily, enhancing their financial services and customer experience. As we grow, we’re not only expanding our reach across markets like the UK and APAC, but also continually refining our technology to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
- Founded
- Founded 2018
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- financial services
- Funding stage
- Series A
- Total raised
- $59M raised