Bullish
Lead Engineer, Trading Platform Engineering
Hong Kong2w ago
is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services.
These include: Bullish Exchange – a regulated and institutionally focused digital assets spot and derivatives exchange, integrating a high-performance central limit order book matching engine with automated market making to provide deep and predictable liquidity.
Bullish Exchange is regulated in Germany, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar.
CoinDesk Indices – a collection of tradable proprietary and single-asset benchmarks and indices that track the performance of digital assets for global institutions in the digital assets and traditional finance industries.
CoinDesk Data - a broad suite of digital assets market data and analytics, providing real-time insights into prices, trends, and market dynamics.
CoinDesk Insights – a digital asset media and events provider and operator of Coindesk.com , a digital media platform that covers news and insights about digital assets, the underlying markets, policy, and blockchain technology.
Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate
Bullish is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to be a key driver in executing complex transactions and managing our global governance framework.
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative team member to drive strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), complex corporate structuring and entity management.
Reporting to the VP, Corporate Counsel, you will lead a wide range of legal matters with significant room for growth as Bullish expands its footprint in the digital asset space.
The ideal candidate will have experience at a top-tier law firm or a combined firm/in-house background, with a proven track record in M&A, corporate finance or strategic commercial transactions.
You are a highly motivated self-starter who produces high-quality work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on M&A transactions and other corporate strategic initiatives, including structuring, due diligence and negotiation of term sheets and definitive transaction documentation.
Advise on a variety of capital markets transactions and associated legal documentation.
Assist in the preparation and review of securities filings, including annual/quarterly reports, proxy statements and earnings releases.
Manage the legal execution of intra-group transactions, including internal restructuring, capital injections and asset transfers.
Take lead ownership of the lifecycle for vendor and supplier contracts, including MSAs, SOWs and strategic partnerships.
Execute global entity management strategies, overseeing the registration, maintenance and optimization of legal entities across various jurisdictions.
Manage the lifecycle of board and committee meetings, including preparing resolutions and minutes with legal accuracy.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to efficiency by utilizing or implementing AI-driven tools and automation to streamline legal workflows, contract reviews and corporate record-keeping Experience &
Juris Doctor (JD) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution. 5+ years of corporate legal experience, with experience in M&A, corporate finance and/or capital markets.
Exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
Highly motivated professional and a self starter who takes initiative and thrives in a "no job too big, no job too small" environment.
A collaborative team player who demonstrates a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment in high-pressure situations.
The ability to distill complex legal and structural risks into clear, actionable advice for non-legal business partners.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize demanding workloads and meet tight deadlines independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bullish US LLC & CoinDesk Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $215,000 - $250,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits.
Offered salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and commensurate experience .
Bullish is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are fast evolving and striving towards being a globally-diverse community.
With integrity at our core, our success is driven by a talented team of individuals and the different perspectives they are encouraged to bring to work every day.