At Kody, we are building next-generation technology solutions to empower global businesses. As we continue to scale internationally, we are seeking a pragmatic, commercially minded Legal Counsel to join us. This role will serve as a vital business partner, driving our commercial deals and safeguarding our global operations.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial agreements, regulatory matters, and corporate governance issues.Lead and manage relationships with external legal advisers and regulators.Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across key markets including Hong Kong and the UK.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents critical to business operations.Support product development by advising on regulatory risks and legal requirements.Manage legal risks and develop policies to promote legal and regulatory compliance within the organisation.Oversee dispute resolution and manage any legal proceedings as necessary.RequirementsQualified lawyer with admission to practice in Hong Kong, the UK, or equivalent jurisdiction.3+ years of legal experience, preferably within fintech, financial services, or technology sectors.Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to fintech and payments in Hong Kong and the UK.Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.High ethical standards and professional integrity.BenefitsWork with a dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly growing company globallyOpportunities for career growth in leadership and strategy.Collaborative, inclusive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
At Kody, we are building next-generation technology solutions to empower global businesses. As we continue to scale internationally, we are seeking a pragmatic, commercially minded Legal Counsel to join us. This role will serve as a vital business partner, driving our commercial deals and safeguarding our global operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial agreements, regulatory matters, and corporate governance issues.
- Lead and manage relationships with external legal advisers and regulators.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across key markets including Hong Kong and the UK.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents critical to business operations.
- Support product development by advising on regulatory risks and legal requirements.
- Manage legal risks and develop policies to promote legal and regulatory compliance within the organisation.
- Oversee dispute resolution and manage any legal proceedings as necessary.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with admission to practice in Hong Kong, the UK, or equivalent jurisdiction.
- 3+ years of legal experience, preferably within fintech, financial services, or technology sectors.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to fintech and payments in Hong Kong and the UK.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
Benefits
- Work with a dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly growing company globally
- Opportunities for career growth in leadership and strategy.
- Collaborative, inclusive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
Kody is an exciting and fast-growing Fintech bringing the ease and optionality of online payments to brick and mortar businesses. Today we serve the hospitality industry but there's no limit to where we'll apply our technology in future.Working closely with our customers from day 1, we've developed a new mobile point of sale platform and payments aggregator, enabling businesses to accept a multitude of payment methods through a web and app-based technology platform.We’ve secured funding from leading names in tech investment and major hospitality chains. Kody’s visionary leadership team wants people with ambition and initiative to join us on this remarkable adventure as we scale the business and bring new products to market.
Kody is an exciting and fast-growing Fintech bringing the ease and optionality of online payments to brick and mortar businesses. Today we serve the hospitality industry but there's no limit to where we'll apply our technology in future.
Working closely with our customers from day 1, we've developed a new mobile point of sale platform and payments aggregator, enabling businesses to accept a multitude of payment methods through a web and app-based technology platform.
We’ve secured funding from leading names in tech investment and major hospitality chains. Kody’s visionary leadership team wants people with ambition and initiative to join us on this remarkable adventure as we scale the business and bring new products to market.
