Legal Consultant - Technology Law

<p>Currently, we are seeking Legal Consultant - Technology law to provide support to our global clients in commerce & industries:</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide legal support on IT/digital and data projects, including IT system/software acquisitions, implementation, cybersecurity and data compliance, and negotiate related technology contracts.</li> <li>Handle data privacy matters under Hong Kong and Mainland China laws </li> <li>Assist with commercial and IP work when necessary, including general commercial contracts, working closely with senior business stakeholders</li> <li>Potentially support on HR / employment related matters when necessary </li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>At least 7 years’ PQE, with at least 3 years experience in technology law </li> <li>Comfortable dealing directly with senior management, working autonomously and provide guidance to team members at times</li> <li>Strong fluency in English, Chinese language skills is a bonus</li> <li>Employment law-related experience is a bonus, but not essential</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Axiom</strong></p> <p><strong>Compensation, Benefits & Working Location: </strong> </p> <p>This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.</p> <p><em>Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.</em></p> <p><em>Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. </em><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaxiomlaw%2Ecom%2Fabout-us%2Fdiversity&urlhash=8I0Z&mt=9cYpJOY9ohLAg71FqqUgfWXuBNojcE_RMvLfl0X-hSwOHZp5U4h4kM1ER9ShFGUsgbaHxsTMC03hh8WWjy_0mGrUk2A&isSdui=true">Diversity</a> <em>is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaxiomlaw%2Ecom%2Fcareers%2Flawyers&urlhash=XYZU&mt=3B3p_WNGfGbIet65iC1XPk0jCoHUKe2saYsXPmGUfo02UUrFznRX37JG9b6ZTGX9PvgQpS5YB60FDATCnK2fnhasXkQ&isSdui=true"><strong>Learn more about life at Axiom</strong></a>. </p> <p><strong>World-class clients</strong> – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.</p> <p><strong>Flexibility </strong>– we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.</p> <p><strong>A dedicated talent team</strong> – we put in the eff