AM – Legal Counsel

Amber Group is a global leading digital asset company providing crypto financial services to both institutional and high-net-worth investors globally.

We offer best-in-class liquidity solutions and cutting-edge trading infrastructure across major exchanges, applications, and networks. With over $1 trillion in cumulative trading volume, our deep liquidity helps power the digital asset ecosystem.

Beyond trading, our full-suite of offerings includes wealth management, lending and investing products. But at our core, we focus on building strong relationships and delivering personalized service to help clients navigate this fast-growing industry.

At Amber, security is our #1 priority. We have invested years of effort and millions of dollars in cybersecurity, crypto-security, and operational security across the firm, with industry-leading certifications like SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.

Powered by a 400+ team of traders, technologists and engineers operating 24/7 globally, our technology and research capabilities are world-class. Yet we remain entrepreneurial, always seeking fresh ideas and risks worth taking. We are always interested in people who have an appetite for taking calculated risk, demonstrate a high level of original thinking and intellectual curiosity.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background in fund management, finance, institutional and derivative markets, Debt Capital Markets (DCM), and banking. The ideal candidate will preferably have legal experience related to financial and/or derivative product document drafting in crypto/web3 industries.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Product Framework Design: Lead or participate in the design of new product frameworks, ensuring legal compliance and innovation.
• Legal Guidance: Provide expert guidance and feedback to the team of legal counsels on various projects and transactions.
• Negotiation: Manage and lead negotiation processes for our market-making business operations.
• Business Structuring: Develop and implement business structures that minimize risks while maximizing efficiency and compliance.
• DeFi & Web3 Initiatives: Play an active role in planning and setting up DeFi funds and crypto/Web3 financing projects, pushing forward business innovations in these areas.
• Compliance & Licensing: Ensure all trading activities comply with relevant regulations and maintain necessary licenses.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven expertise in financial institutional settings or within a finance-focused legal firm.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of market-making, trading compliance, and licensing.
• Technical Interest: Passionate about decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 technologies.
• Leadership: Capable of leading complex legal projects and mentoring junior legal staff.

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a bar qualification in the US, UK, or HK.
• Demonstrates over 2 years of post-qualification experience in relevant fields.
• Possesses a strategic mindset with the ability to navigate the evolving landscape of finance and technology law.

Amber Group opens its doors to the curious problem solver empowered to make an impact in shaping tomorrow. As a hyper-growth company since day 1, we continually invite talent to join our diverse, nimble and digitally-native teams. If this sounds like you, apply now, or get in touch with us today at vivian.guo@ambergroup.io