Legal Counsel

Animoca Brands; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Life insurance

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Animoca Brands Corporation Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a junior lawyer to join our team. You will gain early responsibility and direct exposure to commercial and investment work that is typically reserved for more senior lawyers.

You will draft and negotiate a range of agreements, support the investments team on early-stage deals, assist with corporate housekeeping, monitor regulatory developments across key jurisdictions, and collaborate with business teams to provide practical, timely

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction.
• 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Solid commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, volume and pace.
• Clear, plain-English communication. The people you advise are not lawyers.

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.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

HK law

Communications

Regulatory awareness

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

PCLL certified

Tools

MS Office

Legal databases

Job description

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 elevate.

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.