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Legal Director - Commercial & Property Management

Client Details

Our client, a sizable and well-established organization, is seeking a seasoned Legal Director to lead and oversee legal matters across commercial operations and property management.

Description

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters, including procurement, service agreements, and operational contracts.
• Oversee legal aspects of property management, including leasing, tenancy agreements, marketing and landlord-tenant issues.
• Advise senior management on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Manage external counsel and coordinate legal support across business units.
• Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to commercial and property sectors, ensuring timely compliance.

Profile

• Hong Kong-qualified lawyer with a minimum of 15 years PQE.
• Extensive experience in general commercial law and property management, ideally within sizable corporations or top-tier law firms.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary and Stable Platform

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

Aurex Group is partnering with a Chinese real estate developer with extensive residential property projects in Hong Kong to seek for an experienced Legal Director to join their legal team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all legal affairs related to the Group's Hong Kong residential property operations.
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong property laws and regulations, with specific hands-on experience managing legal matters under the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance.
• Demonstrate strong familiarity with joint venture contracts, including formation, governance, management, and dispute resolution aspects typical in real estate JV arrangements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and property-related contracts and documentation, including sale and purchase agreements, tenancy agreements, and joint venture documents.
• Advise senior management on legal risks, regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and contribute to strategic business planning from a legal perspective.
• Collaborate effectively across various business units to deliver proactive and pragmatic legal support.
• Liaise with external counsel and government authorities as needed

Requirements

• Qualified Hong Kong solicitor with 8+ years of experience in real estate law.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong property legislation and residential real estate transactions.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Self-motivated with strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in cross-border real estate transactions is a plus.

If you believe this opportunity is right for you, please send your CV in English to Sharon Lam by using the "Apply Now" button below.

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Our client, aWell-known Financial Institution, is now looking for a Legal Managerto join them.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on matters related to money lending, including compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Monitor and analyse regulatory developments affecting the fintech and lending industry.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop policies and procedures that promote legal compliance.
• Handle disputes and assist in resolution processes, including litigation management.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions as needed.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board meetings and shareholder communications.
• Advise on data privacy and consumer protection issues relevant to our business.
• Assist in the development of training materials and programs on legal compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Law, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of compliance experience in the financial industry.
• Familiarity with Hong Kong and international financial regulations, particularly compliance requirements in the fintech sector.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English is required; Cantonese is a plus.

Step into a senior legal role within a prominent and innovative enterprise with reach across the Greater Bay Area. With solid financial foundations and a wide-ranging operational scope, the organization presents a unique opportunity to influence legal strategy in a complex, multi-sector environment.

This role is suited for seasoned legal professionals who are ready to contribute meaningfully to an organization that combines public mission with commercial ambition.

Role Overview

As Director, Legal Counsel, you'll lead legal oversight across a range of matters-from contract negotiation and regulatory compliance to dispute resolution. You'll collaborate across departments to manage legal risk, support strategic initiatives, and uphold operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements
• Advise on leasing and tenancy matters
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and liaise with government bodies
• Lead litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes
• Guide internal policy development and ensure data privacy compliance
• Identify legal risks and contribute to proactive mitigation strategies
• Advise on corporate governance, procurement, and external partnerships

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction with 15+ years of post-qualification experience
• Proven expertise in property law and tenancy matters
• Prior in-house legal experience preferred
• Strong ethical standards and sound judgment
• Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua

Step into a senior legal role within a prominent and innovative enterprise with reach across the Greater Bay Area. With solid financial foundations and a wide-ranging operational scope, the organization presents a unique opportunity to influence legal strategy in a complex, multi-sector environment.

This role is suited for seasoned legal professionals who are ready to contribute meaningfully to an organization that combines public mission with commercial ambition.

Role Overview

As Director, Legal Counsel, you'll lead legal oversight across a range of matters-from contract negotiation and regulatory compliance to dispute resolution. You'll collaborate across departments to manage legal risk, support strategic initiatives, and uphold operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements
• Advise on leasing and tenancy matters
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and liaise with government bodies
• Lead litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes
• Guide internal policy development and ensure data privacy compliance
• Identify legal risks and contribute to proactive mitigation strategies
• Advise on corporate governance, procurement, and external partnerships

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction with 15+ years of post-qualification experience
• Proven expertise in property law and tenancy matters
• Prior in-house legal experience preferred
• Strong ethical standards and sound judgment
• Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua

About Agoda
Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

Get to Know our Team:

In the age of technology, things are constantly changing. The travel market is much the same, being more dynamic and complex than ever. Agoda's Legal team is well suited to take on the challenges presented, adopting a proactive mindset to tackle challenges and solve problems. We are quick on our feet, decisive, and collaborate with multiple departments. We hire out-of-the-box thinkers that are well grounded with ethics and legal knowledge to ensure that Agoda achieves the right results, the right way.

The Opportunity:

Agoda is looking for a seasoned Legal Associate Director, Fintech & Payments with a proven successful track record (ideally with APAC experience) of providing strategic legal advice on regulated and non-regulated FinTech and Payment activities.

As a senior FinTech and Payments lawyer reporting to the Senior Legal Director Fintech & Payments, you will support the successful execution of the business' FinTech and Payments strategies, acting as a critical partner to helping develop, launch, and enable Agoda's mission to deliver a world-class payments operation, globally.

The selected candidate will have the chance to witness first-hand the investment in digital technology that helps take the friction out of travel. As you do so, you will advise on a range of legal questions related to regulatory strategy, scheme rules, product development and user experience, demonstrating familiarity with global payments regulatory contexts and payments industry commercial considerations that enable product management at this scale, and help to define the booking/ payments experience for the future of the company. You will lead complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide expert legal advice on our relationships with financial and payment services providers.This opportunity represents an exceptional chance to embed yourself within one of the world's most exciting groups, based in the vibrant and thriving city of Bangkok, and help define the future for accessing travel experiences across the world.

We welcome applications from both local and international candidates for this role. The position is based in Bangkok, and Agoda offers relocation support for successful candidate. Please note that remote work or working from locations outside of Bangkok is not available for this role.

What you'll get to do:

You will report directly to the Senior Legal Director, Fintech & Payments, supporting all legal matters related to FinTech and payments impacting Agoda, globally. This will include: (1) ensuring that Agoda conducts all payments and FinTech activities in a compliant fashion, (2) advising on the design, structure, implementation, operation and lifecycle management of Agoda's FinTech/ payments product initiatives globally and (3) leading on legal negotiations and contractual arrangements related to FinTech, payments and wider financing/ finance team activities.

• You will be a key member of the Agoda FinTech & Payments Legal Team and will engage with the wider Booking Holdings Cross Brand Payments and FinTech Legal group.
• You will work cross functionally/ in a matrix structure on a daily basis, including directly with the Senior Legal Director - Fintech & Payments and the wider Agoda Legal team and other teams including key stakeholders in the technology, product, risk, compliance and finance teams. You will also interact with other senior stakeholders within Agoda, Booking Holdings, Booking Holding Financial Services and other Brands.
• You will support the Senior Legal Director – FinTech and Payments to manage and develop a growing team, external counsels and team budgets.
• You will be accountable for horizon scanning, identify and advising on key emerging payments and financial services regulatory issues impacting Agoda's business globally.
• You will be called upon to provide practical, commercial and actionable legal advice on a variety of regulated and unregulated financial and payments products and services.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum 12 years of experience, ideally in FinTech, Payments, or Financial Services law, preferably with top-tier law firm experience and/or experience in a major Tech company.
• Law degree from a top law school, and excellent academic credentials.
• Native or fluent English speaking and writing skills.
• Excellent writing, negotiation and communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• A strong understanding of the global payment regulatory environment and principles, familiarity with key legislation (with an APAC focus), with significant experience advising on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues.
• Experience in advising on all aspects of FinTech and payments, new product development and product delivery channels and working closely with stakeholders across different legal areas (Commercial, Regulatory, Consumer Protection, Privacy, etc.) and areas outside of legal (Tax, Treasury, Product, Finance Commercial).
• Strong project management and leadership skills, capable of managing multiple assignments and prioritizing appropriately. Comfortable with working under pressure.
• Ability to navigate change and ambiguity, and support others on the journey.
• Positive attitude, high level of integrity and intellectual curiosity with a strong solution orientated approach.
• Eager to learn new technologies and ideas. Comfortable navigating complicated and nuanced issues.
• Previous experience of working within a technology and digital legal environment is desirable.
• Relocation is provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Disclaimer

We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency's representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.

About the role

My client is a leading insurer, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Legal Counsel to join their team in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel and strategic advice to the life insurance business unit, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters, including product development, distribution, and customer-facing activities
• Support the execution of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Stay up-to-date with changes in the legal and regulatory landscape, and proactively advise the business accordingly
• Mentor and develop the legal team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably gained within a reputable law firm or the in-house legal team of a major financial institution
• Extensive knowledge of life insurance laws, regulations, and best practices, as well as experience in commercial and corporate law
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a commercial mindset, with the ability to provide pragmatic, risk-aware advice
• Proven track record of managing complex legal matters and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin

工作職責:

1. 法律檔審核與合規管理:

• 起草、審核、翻譯公司各類合同、協議及法律檔,參與合同談判,確保內容符合法規要求及公司政策;
• 制定並完善合同範本及標準操作流程,避免法律風險;
• 對海外投融資專案提供法律支援,包括和外部律師溝通、盡職調查、對法律問題進行評估和提供解決方案,審核和修改投資協定和章程等投融資檔;
• 負責公司在專案執行中的法律合規性審查,確保符合適用地法律法規及行業標準。
• 協助處理審批流程中涉及的法務合規問題,為管理層提供法律意見;
• 確保公司運營符合相關政策及監管機構要求,避免違規行為發生。

2. 風險防範與管理:

• 識別、評估和管理法律及合規風險,制定風險防範計畫;
• 就潛在法律風險向管理層提供建議,並定期提交分析報告;
• 針對重大風險事件,提供應急方案並協調處理。

3. 訴訟爭議處理

• 處理公司各類訴訟、仲裁及其他法律爭議事務。

4. 資訊披露與公司治理

• 負責主導、審核香港上市公司所有法定公告的準確性、完整性及及時性;
• 建立並嚴格執行公司內部資訊傳遞與披露流程,確保符合《香港上市規則》及相關監管規定。

5. 合規性培訓與政策實施:

• 定期為公司員工舉辦法律合規培訓,提升合規意識;
• 起草並更新公司內部的合規政策與指引,推動其實施落地;
• 監控政策執行情況,確保合規性要求得到有效落實。

6. 對外合作及法律諮詢

• 與外部法律顧問、監管機構及相關機構保持溝通,處理法律事務;

• 為公司跨境和出海業務提供法律支援和服務,確保法律風險最小化;

• 負責完成上級交辦的其他事項

職位要求:

1.學歷及專業

• 認可大學法學學士(LLB或JD)學位,持有相關法律職業資格。

2.工作經驗

• 擁有10年法務合規管理工作經驗,至少3-5年 (PQE)以上香港上市公司法務合規實操經驗,獨立負責或核心參與過資訊披露工作。
• 擁有大宗商品貿易或相近貿易行業的法務管理經驗,熟悉國際貿易流程與相關法律實務。
• 有證券/律所工作經驗優先;
• 有綜合型集團公司法務管理工作背景和經驗者優先。

3.資格證書

• 持有中國法律職業資格證書;
• 持有香港律師執業證書優先。

4.素質要求:

• 商業洞察力:精通法律但不拘泥於法律,能結合業務需求提供務實、前瞻的解決方案。
• 風險控制能力:對資本市場和貿易領域的風險有極高的敏感度和判斷力。
• 溝通與影響力:具備卓越的跨部門協調和高層溝通能力,能有效推動合規決策。
• 領導力與抗壓性:具備團隊領導力,能在高壓環境下處理多重複雜任務。
• 職業特質:抗壓能力強,保密意識高,適應高強度工作及彈性工作時間。

5.語言要求:英語可作為工作語言。

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Director Legal and Compliance for a prominent client in the financial services sector. This role is crucial for advising on compliance issues and ensuring regulatory adherence across various business units.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on compliance issues related to transactions and ongoing regulatory requirements within the securities sector.
• Stay updated on regulatory trends and their potential impact on our business operations.
• Provide practical compliance guidance for retail and institutional brokerage, as well as global markets.
• Manage license applications, notifications, and maintain comprehensive compliance records.
• Conduct trade surveillance and regular reviews to identify compliance and internal control issues.
• Establish compliance monitoring programs and investigate any reported suspicious transactions.
• Perform AML/KYC reviews and ensure thorough customer due diligence.
• Review client documentation and marketing materials for compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct internal compliance training sessions and maintain training records.
• Provide compliance advice on new product development and business initiatives.
• Implement effective compliance controls and update policies as necessary.
• Manage various ad hoc compliance projects as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal and compliance experience in securities firms or regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Putonghua is essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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