Paralegal / Legal Assistant

RD Technologies; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship

Professional development

Casual dress code

In-house gym facilities

Job summary

RD Technologies in Hong Kong is seeking a proactive Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our legal team. You will provide administrative, legal research, and operational support to our Legal Counsel, with a focus on cross-border payment operations and Fintech compliance.

The role covers licensing & regulatory support, contract & document management, corporate governance, and collaboration with external law firms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law is required; HK Bar/Solicitor is not required.
• 1–3 years of paralegal, legal assistant, or legal intern experience.
• Exposure to Fintech, financial services or cross-border payments is a plus.
• Strong written and spoken English and Chinese; attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and regulatory research under the direction of Legal Counsel.
• Assist with licensing maintenance and regulatory filings for HK and overseas licenses.
• Review and draft standard agreements (NDAs, vendor contracts) using templates.
• Prepare case files and coordinate with external law firms on engagements.
• Support corporate secretarial matters and governance filings.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory research

Contract drafting

Document management

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide administrative, legal research, and operational support to our Legal Counsel, with a focus on cross-border payment operations, Fintech compliance, and corporate maintenance. This is a great opportunity for junior legal professionals to gain hands-on experience in the fast-growing Fintech industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Licensing & Regulatory Support

• Conduct legal and regulatory research under the direction of Legal Counsel regarding payments, Fintech, and emerging Web3 developments.
• Assist with licensing maintenance and regulatory filings, including gathering documentation, tracking renewal deadlines, and maintaining filing records for Hong Kong (e.g., MSO) and overseas licenses.
• Help collate materials and draft initial administrative responses for regulatory inquiries from HK Customs, HKMA, SFC, or overseas bodies.

2. Contract & Document Management

• Assist in reviewing and drafting standard agreements (such as NDAs, standard vendor contracts, and basic service templates) using company guidelines and master templates.
• Manage contract lifecycle and repository, ensuring proper approval routing, e-signatures, filing, and tracking of key renewal dates.
• Assist Legal Counsel in cross-referencing and proofreading contract terms.
• Gather facts, conduct preliminary research, and prepare case files for legal disputes, customer complaints, or internal reviews.
• Coordinate with external law firms, including tracking engagement letters, managing legal fee billing, and organizing external advice.

4. Corporate Governance & Legal Operations

• Assist with corporate secretarial matters, including preparing initial drafts of board resolutions, maintaining corporate registry documents, and organizing company secretarial files.
• Provide ad-hoc administrative and operational support to the Legal & Compliance team.

Requirements:

• Education:
• Degree in Law (LL.B., JD, or equivalent legal studies).
• Professional legal qualification (e.g., HK Bar/Solicitor) is NOT required.
• Experience:
• 1-3 years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Intern in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Prior exposure to Fintech, financial services, or cross-border payment systems is a plus, but not essential.
• Technical Skills:
• Basic knowledge of contract structures and legal research tools.
• Familiarity with Hong Kong MSO regulations or general payment compliance is an advantage.
• Personal Attributes:
• High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and great attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Languages:
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese) for daily document handling and internal communication.

RD Culture and Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunities to work in a prestigious company within the Fintech industry and be a part of a winning team to bridge Web 2 and Web 3.
• Access to a structured training & development program and mentorship from management and industry veterans.
• Opportunities for professional development and potential pathways to permanent roles within the company.
• Exciting and collaborative startup environment.
• Excellent company culture: give your best while having fun, personal growth and career development.
• A flat structure: your ideas will be heard by the right people very quickly.
• Casual dress code.
• Free coffee, tea, drinks, fruits, and snacks daily.
• In-house gym facilities.
• Regular and fun company activities.