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We are seeking a Legal Director to help the group establish and lead a global legal compliance system, ensuring business compliance across global jurisdictions, supporting the implementation of overseas business strategies, and mitigating legal risks in international operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Support: Provide professional legal advice and recommendations for overseas business development and decision-making. Lead the legal structuring for overseas localized production. Address regional market access certifications (e.g., FCC/CE), and evaluate/manage risks from a legal perspective.

Business Support: Provide legal risk assessments and solutions for overseas company establishment, business model structuring, import/export tariff optimization, customs audit responses, etc. Oversee H-share (Hong Kong) IPO structure alignment, legal rectification, legal sections of prospectuses, regulatory communication, and ESG compliance.

Compliance System: Identify and monitor overseas business risks; develop compliance policies; establish a regulatory pre-research mechanism for autonomous driving and automotive regulations. Lead AI algorithm compliance certification. Implement end-to-end legal oversight from R&D to sales, with a focus on auto-grade hardware certification and functional safety (ISO 26262) legal adaptation.

IP & Contract Management: Protect overseas intellectual property; formulate SEP patent pool operation strategies; lead overseas patent offensive/defensive strategies for core technologies (e.g., ADAS, V2X). Draft, review, and manage foreign contracts (primarily in English); optimize contract templates for multi-jurisdictional legal environments.

Dispute Resolution: Lead responses to overseas litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations; coordinate internal/external resources to develop response strategies.

Team Management & Training: Lead the legal team; manage external law firms and budgets. Conduct regular compliance training to enhance business teams’ legal risk awareness.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law; passed the National Legal Qualification Exam. Legal qualifications in common law jurisdictions (e.g., US/UK) preferred.

Experience: 8+ years in multinational corporations or law firms; solid international legal expertise; familiarity with major overseas legal systems. Experience in automotive/IoT technology industries and management roles preferred.

Skills: Proficient in English contract drafting/negotiation; multi-jurisdiction compliance management capability; hands-on experience in international trade dispute resolution; independent handling of common law IP litigation; knowledge of tariff planning tools.

Soft Skills: Strong commercial acumen; logical, rigorous, and results-driven; excellent cross-cultural communication; adaptable to frequent international collaboration and travel.

Language: Fluent professional English (TOEFL 110+/IELTS 7.5+ or equivalent proficiency).

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Technology, Information and Media, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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At Warner Music Group, we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

• Curiosity: We do our best work when we're immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
• Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
• Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we're committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Job Title:
Head of Legal & Business Affairs, Warner Music Asia Pacific

A little bit about our team:

The Head of Legal and Business Affairs will be based in our Hong Kong office and responsible for managing legal matters relating to the recorded music business of Warner Music in the Asia Pacific region. The role will involve working closely with the regional President and the Warner music teams in each of the markets in the region. This is a crucial role which requires energy, strategic vision and diligence to help us realise our ambitious goals in this exciting and dynamic region.

Why this could be your next big break:

At WMG the Asia Pacific region, spanning Greater China, South East Asia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and India comprises some of Warner's highest priority markets. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our regional team in this diverse and growing market, supporting more Asian artists to connect with old and new fans around the world. Reporting to the President Asia Pacific and participating in the global legal function at Warner Music, you will help to shape the legal and business affairs strategy as we develop and grow the Warner music business in the region.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced lawyer to lead our legal function across the region. This is a senior leadership position responsible for providing strategic legal guidance, managing a talented legal team, and partnering with the business to drive growth and innovation.

You will be a key advisor to the regional leadership team, playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing our commercial strategy. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic problem-solver with deep expertise in copyright and contract law, a proven track record in team management, and the ability to thrive in the fast-paced, creative environment of the music industry.

What you'll do:

• Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the regional legal team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Drive productivity and efficiency within the legal function to provide best-in-class support to the business.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape and implement strategic initiatives that drive commercial growth and market expansion within the region.
• Deal Negotiation: Lead and support negotiations for a wide range of commercial agreements, including artist recording contracts, licensing and distribution deals, joint-ventures, brand partnerships, digital distribution and technology agreements.
• Litigation & Dispute Management: Oversee and strategically manage all litigation, disputes, and regulatory inquiries within the region, working with external counsel where necessary to achieve effective resolutions.
• Data Management: help support business optimisation and management through robust data collection and management processes.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure the company's operations comply with all relevant local laws and regulations. Implement and monitor adherence to group policies and procedures, managing risk effectively across the region
• Training & Development: Design and deliver engaging legal training to business teams on key topics such as copyright, contract law, and compliance to empower them to make informed decisions.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Provide legal support and due diligence for regional M&A activities and strategic investment opportunities.

About you:

• Qualified Lawyer: You are a qualified lawyer with a current practicing certificate.
• Experienced Leader: You have a minimum of 10+ years' post-qualification experience, ideally gained both in a reputable law firm and in-house within the media, entertainment, or technology sectors.
• Technical Expert: You possess exceptional knowledge of contract law and deep expertise in copyright law (IP) and intellectual property matters.
• Pragmatic Problem-Solver: You are a commercially astute and strategic thinker, known for providing pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice that balances legal risk with business objectives.
• Proven Manager: You have demonstrable experience managing and developing legal professionals.
• Excellent Communicator: You have outstanding negotiation, drafting, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Desirable Experience: Experience in handling M&A transactions would be a significant advantage.

This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships

About Us

As the home to Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world's premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice.

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Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our client, a leading HK property developer with large portfolio in commercial, residential and hotels in prime locations in HK and major cities on the Mainland, is looking for Head of Legal.

The position reports to the CEO and the candidate should have recognised legal qualification with at least 20 years' post-qualification experience gained in property development business in Hong Kong and an understanding of regulatory and business environment in Mainland China.

S/he should also be conversant in Chinese language.

About The Company

We are a
globally recognized, publicly-listed pioneer in the digital assets sector
, providing a secure, regulated, and full-spectrum platform for institutional and retail clients worldwide. With a significant and expanding global footprint, we are at the forefront of the Web3 and digital finance revolution. Our culture is built on excellence, integrity, and strategic innovation.

This is a confidential search to identify a top-tier Head of Legal & Compliance for a critical leadership position. The selected candidate will be fully briefed on the company and leadership team during the initial screening.

The Role: Head of Legal & Compliance

We are seeking a strategic and seasoned legal & compliance leader to own and oversee the entire legal, regulatory, and compliance framework globally. This is a C-suite level role, reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for ensuring the company's strategic growth is achieved within a robust and proactive risk management environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Serve as the primary advisor to the Board, CEO, and Senior Management on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Global Regulatory Strategy:
  Spearhead the company's engagement with regulators globally. Lead the strategy and execution for licensing applications (e.g., HK VASP, global expansions) and ensure ongoing adherence to all jurisdictional requirements.
• Compliance Programme Mastery:
  Design, implement, and maintain a world-class, scalable compliance programme encompassing AML/CFT, Sanctions, KYC, and market conduct.
• Product & Business Advisory:
  Provide expert legal guidance on new business initiatives, product launches (including OTC, derivatives, structured products), and market entry strategies.
• Risk Management & Governance:
  Establish and chair a robust governance framework, identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks across the organization.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global team of legal and compliance professionals.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Act as the key point of contact for regulatory inspections, complex client negotiations, and critical litigation matters.

Who You Are (Ideal Profile)

• 15+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
  with a proven track record in a
  senior legal/compliance leadership role
  within a top-tier investment bank (e.g., Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley)
  AND
  a leading crypto/FinTech platform.
• Deep, hands-on experience with global financial regulations
  and a proven track record of
  successfully managing relationships with major regulators
  (e.g., SFC, MAS, FCA).
• Direct experience in the digital assets space
  is
  non-negotiable
  , with specific expertise in navigating the legal and compliance challenges of crypto exchanges, brokerage, and trading.
• Expertise in
  securities law, OTC derivatives, structured products, AML/CFT frameworks, and cross-border compliance.
• A qualified solicitor
  in Hong Kong or a major common law jurisdiction (England & Wales, Singapore, etc.).
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience building and scaling high-performing teams.
• A strategic, business-oriented thinker with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business strategies.
• Fluency in
  English
  is essential; proficiency in
  Mandarin or Cantonese
  is highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the legal and regulatory future of a
  leading, publicly-traded company
  in the digital asset ecosystem.
• A
  seat at the leadership table
  with high-impact visibility and direct influence on company strategy.
• A
  competitive executive compensation package,
  including significant performance-based bonuses and equity/ESOP.
• A dynamic, fast-paced, and intellectually challenging environment.

Please note:
All applications will be treated with the utmost discretion. The company name and further details will be disclosed to a shortlist of selected candidates prior to the first interview.

Head of Legal - State-Owned Enterprise

客户简介

Our client, a leading state-owned enterprise, is seeking a strategic and experienced legal leader to serve as Head of Legal. This role is critical in ensuring legal integrity across all aspects of the business-from corporate governance and commercial transactions to dispute resolution and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide legal support for executive decision-making, manage pre-IPO legal workstreams, and serve as the primary liaison with SASAC and other regulatory bodies.

工作内容

• Oversee all legal matters across the business, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide legal guidance for strategic decisions, internal systems, and operational frameworks

• Develop and maintain internal legal policies and procedures to support business integrity

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, procurement agreements, and strategic partnerships

• Advise on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory obligations

• Ensure legal support for business units in day-to-day operations and long-term planning

• Lead legal support for M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and capital market activities

• Manage legal due diligence, disclosure, and documentation for pre-IPO readiness
• Coordinate with external counsel, investment banks, and regulatory authorities
• Protect the company's legal rights and interests across all jurisdictions

• Lead negotiations and settlements in contentious matters

• Ensure compliance with SASAC governance and reporting requirements

• Prepare legal reports and documentation for government and regulatory stakeholders
• Support board-level communications and shareholder disclosures

理想的求职者

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 7+ years PQE
• Strong expertise in corporate commercial law, transactions, and regulatory compliance
• Experience working with or within state-owned enterprises and government agencies
• Proven ability to manage complex legal projects and lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluent in (Insert Language(s)) and familiar with local legal and regulatory frameworks

福利待遇

• International exposure
• Stable and growning platform

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Christy Cheng on

Overview

Our client, a leading HK property developer with a large portfolio in commercial, residential and hotels in prime locations in HK and major cities on the Mainland, is looking for Head of Legal.

• Provide legal expertise toward commercial decision making and commercial contractual reviews, ensuring company operations are conducted within acceptable parameters.
• Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory frameworks affecting the business.
• Handle dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration matters in Hong Kong related to property development, investment and management.
• Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically and identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risk.

The candidate should have a recognised legal qualification with at least 20 years’ post-qualification experience gained in the property development business in Hong Kong and an understanding of regulatory and business environment in Mainland China. S/he should also be conversant in Chinese.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal

Company Overview:

LIM Advisors Limited is a leading alternative investment manager based in Hong Kong, licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to carry on Type 9 (Asset Management) business. The LIM Group also has an investment research office in Tokyo. Founded in 1995 by George Long, our firm is renowned for its expertise in both credit and equity markets, managing a diverse portfolio of investment funds across various asset classes and markets.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Legal and Compliance to join our team in Hong Kong. This senior role will oversee all legal matters and compliance matters. The Head of Legal and Compliance will report directly to the Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

· Ensure that the business operates in full compliance with all relevant laws, rules and regulations and with company policies.

· Provide expert guidance on legal, regulatory and compliance matters, and remain informed on regulatory developments and best practices to offer timely advice to company management and business units.

· Support the investment team in maintaining effective compliance and control systems, including conducting legal due diligence on potential or existing investments and counterparties.

· Manage day-to-day legal and compliance functions.

· Review potential new investment products and assist in the product documentation and registration process.

· Negotiate, draft and/or review legal documents, fund documents, and investment agreements.

· Advocate for industry best practices and facilitate compliance training for staff members.

· Prepare Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and manage communications regarding sensitive information.

· Oversee regulatory filings with the SFC, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and National Futures Association, and other relevant jurisdiction regulatory bodies.

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

:

· Qualified Solicitor/Lawyer in Hong Kong or relevant jurisdiction.

· Minimum of 6 years of post-qualification relevant experience ideally with both law firm and in-house experience.

· Ideally possess experience in the investment industry.

· Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulatory compliance.

· Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume
with the subject title "LIM Advisors – Head of Legal and Compliance". We offer an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary and eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses.

Our client, a leading HK property developer with a large portfolio in commercial, residential and hotels in prime locations in HK and major cities on the Mainland, is looking for Head of Legal.

• Provide legal expertise toward commercial decision making and commercial contractual reviews, ensuring company operations are conducted within acceptable parameters.
• Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory frameworks affecting the business.
• Handle dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration matters in Hong Kong related to property development, investment and management.
• Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically and identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risk.

The candidate should have a recognised legal qualification with at least 20 years’ post-qualification experience gained in the property development business in Hong Kong and an understanding of regulatory and business environment in Mainland China. S/he should also be conversant in Chinese.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal

Join to apply for the Head of Legal - State-Owned Enterprise role at Michael Page .

Our client, a leading state-owned enterprise, is seeking a strategic and experienced legal leader to serve as Head of Legal. This role is critical in ensuring legal integrity across all aspects of the business—from corporate governance and commercial transactions to dispute resolution and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide legal support for executive decision-making, manage pre-IPO legal workstreams, and serve as the primary liaison with SASAC and other regulatory bodies.

• Oversee all legal matters across the business, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide legal guidance for strategic decisions, internal systems, and operational frameworks
• Develop and maintain internal legal policies and procedures to support business integrity
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, procurement agreements, and strategic partnerships
• Advise on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory obligations
• Ensure legal support for business units in day-to-day operations and long-term planning
• Lead legal support for M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and capital market activities
• Manage legal due diligence, disclosure, and documentation for pre-IPO readiness
• Coordinate with external counsel, investment banks, and regulatory authorities
• Protect the company's legal rights and interests across all jurisdictions
• Lead negotiations and settlements in contentious matters
• Ensure compliance with SASAC governance and reporting requirements
• Prepare legal reports and documentation for government and regulatory stakeholders
• Support board-level communications and shareholder disclosures

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 7+ years PQE
• Strong expertise in corporate commercial law, transactions, and regulatory compliance
• Experience working with or within state-owned enterprises and government agencies
• Proven ability to manage complex legal projects and lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluent in Chinese, Mandarin and English

• International exposure
• Stable and growing platform

Contact: Christy Cheng

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• Executive

• Full-time

• Legal and Consulting
• Industries: Oil and Gas, Mining, and Wholesale Furniture and Home Furnishings

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