Legal Counsel (maternity cover) at Hypebeast

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Digital Media, Publishing, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer admitted in Hong Kong or a Commonwealth jurisdiction (preferably England and Wales) and holds a current practising certificate, or is a member in good standing of the New York Bar
  • 3 - 6 years PQE, with at least 1 year of relevant experience as an in-house counsel
  • Experience in civil litigation and/or commercial dispute preferred
  • Strong drafting skills with attentiveness to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) legal advice with diverse stakeholders, with practical thinking and a commercially sensible risk-based approach to achieve solutions
  • Ability to work swiftly and accurately under pressure and time constraints
  • Commitment to handle matters with integrity, care, respect and confidentiality
  • Strong sense of teamwork in maintaining legal integrity and transparency
  • Eligible to work in Hong Kong

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Advisory: Provide strategic legal advice and recommendations to a wide range of business units and support functions, including finance, media, and production
  • Operational Excellence: Develop best practices for key business operations, including vendor management, due diligence, and adherence to industry standards
  • Marketing & Advertising: Support all marketing-related activities by conducting legal research and examining cross-border advertising requirements to ensure our content is distributed compliantly across all jurisdictions
  • Group Collaboration: Work closely with other counsels to continuously monitor risks and enhance our group-wide risk mitigation strategies and overall impact
  • General Counsel Support: Assist with matters related to disputes, insurance, and real estate, and tackle other special projects as they arise
  • Professional Development: Remain up-to-date on all relevant legal industry requirements and regulations to ensure our practices are always current and compliant
  • Drafting and negotiating high-stakes contracts
  • Providing counsel on commercial and marketing regulations
  • Conducting essential due diligence
  • Serving as a key legal advisor, providing strategic, risk-based counsel with a strong commercial focus
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for business teams in US and EMEA markets, offering critical legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial transactions
  • Proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks, ensuring business activities are within the corporate risk framework

Skills

Contract Drafting
Contract Negotiation
Commercial Law
Marketing Regulations
Due Diligence
Risk Management
Legal Advisory
Strategic Counseling

Hypebeast

E-commerce platform for men's fashion and streetwear

About Hypebeast

HYPEBEAST is an online platform that specializes in men's contemporary fashion and streetwear, offering a variety of products like clothing, footwear, and accessories. It combines e-commerce with editorial content, providing articles and features on fashion, culture, and lifestyle to engage its young, urban audience. HYPEBEAST stands out by featuring limited-edition collaborations and capsule collections, while generating revenue through product sales and advertising. The company's goal is to be the leading destination for men’s fashion and streetwear, delivering both products and insightful content.

None, Hong KongHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$857KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Direct-to-consumer strategies by brands could reduce Hypebeast's e-commerce market share.
Fast fashion's quick turnaround times challenge Hypebeast's exclusive item sales.
Ad-blocking technology may reduce the effectiveness of Hypebeast's advertising revenue stream.

Differentiation

Hypebeast combines e-commerce with editorial content, creating a unique dual business model.
The platform offers exclusive collaborations and limited-edition collections, attracting fashion-forward consumers.
Hypebeast serves a young, urban demographic deeply engaged with contemporary culture and fashion.

Upsides

Increased interest in sustainable fashion boosts demand for eco-friendly streetwear on Hypebeast.
Virtual fashion shows create opportunities for Hypebeast to engage audiences with innovative content.
Collaborations with gaming companies expand Hypebeast's audience and market reach.

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