Legal Counsel

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their legal team in Hong Kong. This role will be responsible for providing expert legal advice, drafting and reviewing a wide range of contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and managing legal risk across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting commercial, regulatory, and operational matters, and will work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives in a legally sound manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on a broad range of legal matters including corporate law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and data protection.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts such as service agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and help ensure the business remains compliant with all applicable legal requirements.
• Advise on disputes and liaise with external counsel as necessary.
• Support governance and risk management frameworks across business units.
• Participate in internal training and disseminate legal updates and best practices.
• Assist with corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, where necessary.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate in Hong Kong or an equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained in both private practice and an in-house environment.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong law, with familiarity in international legal standards.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple legal matters in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Exceptionally organised with attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin is advantageous.

 

Location: Hong Kong