Legal Associate

About Bilby:

Bilby is a fast-growing AI startup working across the Middle East, ASEAN, Greater China, and the Americas. Bilby has significant, world-leading intellectual property (IP) holdings and a dynamic, innovative culture. We seek to hire an in-house legal counsel able to grow with our company as we scale out globally.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Legal Associate to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a high-growth AI company with a strong international presence and blue-chip clients.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3-5 years of experience in an international law firm or in an equivalent role

• Experience working for or advising startups is valued

• Excellent commercial contracting skills and strong commercial acumen.

• Fluency in English (required), paired with native-level proficiency in at least one Asian language (e.g., Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, etc.) or Arabic.

• A good working knowledge of Hong Kong companies law is essential.

• Familiarity with US and Cayman corporate law is also desirable.

• The role will be based out of our Hong Kong office and work closely with the CEO, Board and CRO
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for Bilby’s operations across the Middle East, ASEAN, Hong Kong, and the Americas, with a focus on contracts, compliance, governance, and IP protection.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including licensing deals, vendor contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements.

• Advise on regional regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with local laws in diverse jurisdictions.

• Collaborate with internal teams to safeguard and manage Bilby’s IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.

• Liaise with external counsel, company secretary, auditors, shareholders and other stakeholders in multiple regions as needed.

• Report to the board on any legal risk, reporting or regulatory obligations.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, or equivalent setting.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and native-level proficiency in at least one Asian language (e.g., Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.) or Arabic.

• Strong understanding of contract law, IP law, and international business regulations; experience in technology or AI sectors is a plus.

• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to Bilby’s regional offices or other locations as required.

• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative startup environment.

Why Join Bilby?

This is a rare opportunity to be pivotal in scaling a global AI company. You’ll work on challenging, meaningful projects that span continents, collaborate with a talented and diverse team, and help shape the legal foundation of a business at the forefront of technological innovation. There is also significant career growth prospects.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and language proficiency, and any additional supporting materials. We look forward to hearing from you!