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 4 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.