Mid- Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel at AIFT (Hong Kong)
AIFT· Hong Kong·
Job description
AIFT is a group of innovative businesses with a shared vision to become the security layer of the future, providing cybersecurity and insurance protection for digital mega trends including AI, Web3 and future lifestyles. The group comprises OneDegree, the leading Hong Kong digital insurer, OneInfinity, first in Asia and Middle East to insure digital assets, and Vulcan, cybersecurity with a focus on GenAI and AI agents.
Want to be at the forefront of developments in global megatrends like AI, Web3 and future lifestyles?
We are looking for a Legal & Compliance Counsel / Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel to support the next stage of our growth across Hong Kong, Middle East, South East Asia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and beyond.
If you are self-motivated and a good team player, come and join our team!
What you will do:
- Advise on a variety of legal, compliance and governance related matters
- Help drive legal, regulatory, compliance, governance, IP and data privacy strategy
- Liaise with regulators including the Hong Kong Insurance Authority
- Proactively identify and mitigate legal, regulatory and compliance risks in the business
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts including insurance policies and SaaS contracts
- Support on fundraising and group structuring
- Help shape and support the group’s governance landscape including directors and investors matters
- Work on investments and acquisitions for the group
What we’re looking for:
- Qualified as a lawyer in a common law or Asian jurisdiction
- 5+ years post-qualification experience* (with flexibility for exceptional candidates)
- Insurance experience a bonus
- Experience using GenAI tools and agents a bonus
- Tech/SaaS legal experience a bonus
- Fluent English and Chinese essential (including being able to draft in both languages)
We are open to candidates from 5 years’ PQE upwards (with flexibility for exceptional candidates). This hire may be made at Legal & Compliance Counsel or Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel level, depending on the individual’s legal and regulatory experience, insurance sector exposure, and ability to operate independently.
Why work at AIFT
- Mission-driven: Work at the intersection of AI and finance to solve real-world problems in banking, risk, and trade.
- Young and growing: Described as a "young company" with opportunities to get in "on the ground floor" and grow as projects gain momentum. hkaift.com
- International connections: Collaborations with top universities and global financial institutions provide a broader perspective.
- Practical skill development: Talent training is part of the mission – developers and analysts can build expertise in FinTech ecosystems (Python, Spring Boot, Docker, blockchain, etc.). hkaift.com
- Vibrant community: Active member of Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong’s largest R&D base, with access to a network of tech companies and events.
- Work environment: Office-based in Hong Kong Science Park (Shatin); roles include Software Engineer, Assistant Quantitative Analyst, Data Analyst, and Research Assistant. hkaift.com
- Culture: Emphasizes open innovation, cross-boundary collaboration (universities, VCs, financial institutions), and a flat, research-driven atmosphere.