Banking & Finance Associate — Digital Assets & Regs

King & Wood; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Wood is seeking a Junior Associate to join its banking and finance team in Hong Kong. You will work on financial regulatory and transactional matters, including cross-border deals and digital assets, tokenisation, and financial innovation.

The role emphasizes autonomy with guidance as needed, and exposure to diverse clients such as global banks and listed companies. Excellent drafting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Hong Kong with 1+ post-qualification experience.
• Strong memo writing and contract drafting skills.
• Excellent legal research abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin required.

Responsibilities

• Handle banking and finance regulatory and transactional matters.
• Collaborate with international clients and teams.
• Draft and review legal documents with attention to accuracy.
• Identify and analyse complex regulatory issues across jurisdictions.

Skills

Memo writing

Contract drafting

Legal research

English

Mandarin

Education

Common Law JD or LLB

Job description

King & Wood is seeking a Junior Associate to join its banking and finance team in Hong Kong. You will work on financial regulatory and transactional matters, including cross-border deals and digital assets, tokenisation, and financial innovation.

The role emphasizes autonomy with guidance as needed, and exposure to diverse clients such as global banks and listed companies. Excellent drafting and communication skills are essential.