What Jobs are available for Legal Officer in Hong Kong?

JOB SUMMARY :

This position supports the legal team by assisting in contract reviews, policy development, external coordination, record keeping, and providing administrative and secretarial support.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Contract Review and Drafting: Assist the legal team to conduct reviews of contracts to ensure that key terms align with the baseline of the legal team and to proofread for errors and cross-references.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Assist the legal team to develop and update company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with changing regulations.
• External Coordination: Coordinate with external parties for different matters, including trademark registration and registration for permits and licences as required.
• Record Keeping: Retain records including trademarks, hotel management agreements etc.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the legal team, including project filing, maintaining and updating computer databases, handling contract and document courier services, managing expenses reimbursement and payment requisition forms, arranging business travel schedules, processing invoices, managing stationery supplies, and coordinating conference room arrangements.
• Clerical and Secretarial Support: Offer clerical work and company secretarial support, including maintaining company chops, arranging execution of contracts, translating documents, typing comments for simple contracts, and conducting research as needed.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Assist in ad hoc tasks as required by the legal team.

PERSON REQUIREMENT :

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or above. Diploma holders in Legal Studies are also considered
• Field of Study: Preferably in law or a related field
• Years of Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Area of Experience: Legal and/ or Company Secretarial background
• Other Professional Qualifications / Technical Skills / Knowledge required: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing
• Language Proficiency: Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

We are looking for a legal professional specializing in contract management and compliance. This role will focus on contract review, IP protection, and data compliance, while outsourcing litigation or complex legal cases to third-party law firms. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the tech industry's legal landscape and support generative AI business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review commercial contracts (e.g., customer agreements, vendor contracts, MOUs).
• Manage company intellectual property (trademarks, patents, copyrights).
• Ensure data compliance with Hong Kong PDPO and international standards.
• Oversee external law firms for potential litigation or legal cases.
• Provide legal training and compliance advice to internal teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adjust compliance strategies accordingly.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law; qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or common law jurisdiction preferred.
• 3+ years of legal experience in the tech industry, focusing on contracts and IP.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., PDPO, GDPR).
• Strong legal analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to manage external law firms and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluency in English and Chinese, with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Review of applications will begin shortly and continue until the position is filled. We thank applicants for their interest but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.)

Company introduction:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Hong Kong, GDC Technology Limited ("GDC") has established a strong global presence, operating 11 offices and 26 local service centers worldwide.

GDC is a leading global digital cinema solutions provider with an over 20-year history of first-to-market innovations. GDC has the largest installed base of media servers and Theatre Management Systems (TMS) in the Asia-Pacific region and the second-largest globally.

GDC's manufacturing facility is certified with ISO 9001:2015 by SGS. GDC develops, manufactures, and sells media server for both projector and LED cinema display, content storage system, cinema enterprise software (including TMS), and advanced cinema automation system for the global cinema industry. GDC is a licensee of the DTS Surround and DTS:X with IAB, the object-based immersive sound technology from DTS, Inc. for the development of its media servers. In addition, GDC also provides a suite of digital cinema products and services, including cinema projector, LED cinema, 3D product, audio equipment, projector lamp, post-production service, and Electronic Delivery System (EDS).  (see )

Responsibilities:

• Provide paralegal and secretarial support to the Legal Department
• Assist in managing the company's intellectual property portfolio
• Draft, prepare, and translate legal documents and contract templates
• Maintain the company's legal documentation and contracts database
• Perform ad hoc assignments as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above; legal studies or formal training will be an advantage
• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in reputable law firms or the legal department of international companies is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential
• Mature, self-motivated, and able to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Capable of managing large volumes of documentation in an organized and systematic manner
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, positive attitude
• Immediate availability is preferred

Attractive remuneration package will be offered.

All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for processing application.

Job title
:
Legal Officer
(Cross-border Payment Business)

Department
:Legal Department-Group Legal Team

Location
:上環德輔道中308號17樓1706A至7室

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal and compliance support for the cross-border payment business, efficiently identify and assess risks, and propose practical and effective solutions.
• Draft, review, and formulate legal documents, and work closely with business units in negotiations with partners (including overseas channel providers, banks, international card schemes, etc.).
• Streamline and continuously optimize the review mechanisms for agreements, policies, and other legal documents to help simplify processes and control legal and compliance risks.
• Ensure data security compliance by interpreting and implementing relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS), managing data-related risks, and supporting security incident investigations and training.
• Protect the company's intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Requirements:

• Legal Qualification:
  Bachelor's degree or above in law from a recognized institution); A degree in law (LLB or equivalent) and relevant professional qualifications
• 3–5 years of legal, compliance, or related experience in financial institutions or payment service providers; familiarity with third-party payment business is required, and experience in cross-border payment legal/compliance is highly preferred.
• Strong logical judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to fully understand business needs regarding legal support and key compliance risk control points.
• Excellent communication and execution skills, capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines and summarizing outcomes effectively.
• Proficiency in English communication, negotiation, and legal writing.

Responsibilities:

• Legal documentation management for MPF and ORSO Schemes, and SFC funds, trust and related services
• Independently negotiate and manage business contracts, articulating key legal and business issues and solutions effectively.
• Manage legal documentation and application submissions and liaison with regulators
• Manage licensed data agreements with attention to detail and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and legal requirements.
• Provide training and guidance on legal and regulatory developments

Requirements:

• University graduate in Law, Account, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of legal qualifications or equivalent negotiation experience in trustee company or regulated financial institution
• Knowledge of MPF and ORSO Schemes, and SFC funds and related documentation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese
• Ability to articulate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• More experience applicant can apply as Senior Legal Officer

We offer attractive remuneration package & benefits to the right candidates. Interested candidates, please send your application letter & resume with current & expected salary by mail to Human Resources Department, 15/F, & , 111 King's Road, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong. Or by direct application, please visit our career page at

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.  The personal data provided/collected in the "Application for Employment" will be treated with strictest confidentiality and will only be used by The Company to assess your suitability for the position for which you have applied, and be used as reference to determine preliminary remuneration and benefit package if you are selected for the position. Applicants who are not contacted within 6 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.  Information you provide for employment application purposes may be passed to other department(s) within the Company or its subsidiary or affiliates for further consideration.

Please note that all information provided in the course of employment application with the Company will not be returned to the applicant after the interview.  In accordance with the Company policy, personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for no more than 12 months and will be destroyed after the retention period.  If there is a vacancy arises in the company during the retention period, your profile may be transferred to the department(s) for further consideration.

If you wish to access and to correct your personal data in relation to your application, please make your request to the Human Resources Department at 15/F, & , 111 King's Road, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong.

CHINA MOBILE HONG KONG COMPANY LIMITED ("CMHK") is the wholly-owned subsidiary of China Mobile Limited (HKEx: 941), which ranks 58th on the Fortune Global 500.

Our company strives to offer superior service experience and to become the preferable digital partner for customers. We are preserving an environment with trust, responsibility and caring. At CMHK, we commit to maximizing people's potential and paving the way toward success for every striver. We are now inviting high caliber professional to join us.

Department: Legal & Regulatory Department

In this position, you will:

• Assist legal counsels in reviewing and drafting legal documents and other business related materials
• Handle translation and proofread of various documents
• Prepare reports, data analysis and handle administration work
• Provide clerical support to legal counsels and liaising with other departments
• Perform other ad hoc duties as may be assigned from time to time

To be successful in this position, you should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor in legal studies or above
• Hands-on experience in handling commercial contracts, tenancy agreements and business- related materials
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) . 5* or above in Chinese and English subjects in public exam is an advantage
• Proactive, good team player and able to work under pressure

When you work:

• 5 days work
• 8 hours/day

What you enjoy:

• Discretionary Performance bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Education subsidies
• Birthday gift
• Marriage leave
• Birthday leave
• Staff discount

Interested parties please send full resume with your availability, present and expected salary, by clicking Apply Now button.

CMHK is committed to be an equal opportunity employer. We offer exceptional benefits package and the opportunity to work in a challenging environment. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a legal professional specializing in contract management and compliance. This role will focus on contract review, IP protection, and data compliance, while outsourcing litigation or complex legal cases to third-party law firms. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the tech industry's legal landscape and support generative AI business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review commercial contracts (e.g., customer agreements, vendor contracts, MOUs).
• Manage company intellectual property (trademarks, patents, copyrights).
• Ensure data compliance with Hong Kong PDPO and international standards.
• Oversee external law firms for potential litigation or legal cases.
• Provide legal training and compliance advice to internal teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adjust compliance strategies accordingly.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law; qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or common law jurisdiction preferred.
• 3+ years of legal experience in the tech industry, focusing on contracts and IP.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., PDPO, GDPR).
• Strong legal analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to manage external law firms and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluency in English and Chinese, with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Review of applications will begin shortly and continue until the position is filled. We thank applicants for their interest but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.)

Position Summary:

Provide full-spectrum legal support to the Company's virtual-asset business, with primary responsibility for drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements and regulatory documentation in English and Chinese.

• Key Responsibilities:

Drafting

Prepare, without supervision, liquidity-service agreements, technical-service agreements, market-data licence agreements, non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding, limitation-of-liability letters and ancillary documentation in bilingual form.

Review

Examine all inbound agreements, amendments and side letters from exchanges, token-issuance entities, custodians or other counterparties; issue concise, decision-ready risk matrices.

Transaction Management

Lead end-to-end negotiation, version control, execution and archival processes through email, DocuSign and virtual meetings with counterparties' legal or compliance teams.

Template Library

Design, implement and continuously update a repository of industry-standard contract templates and clause checklists for the virtual-asset sector.

Regulatory Monitoring

Systematically track, distil and operationalise the latest circulars, FAQs and policy statements issued by relevant regulators into internal guidance notes.

Dispute Mitigation

Systematically compile correspondence, logs and reports to construct evidential chains for prospective disputes.

• Mandatory Qualifications:

Hong Kong Permanent Resident.

Hold a valid lawyer's license (except in Chinese mainland)

Three to five years' post-qualification experience.

Native-level drafting proficiency in English and Chinese; proven ability to negotiate directly in English.

• Preferred Qualification:

Demonstrated involvement in, or leadership of, compliance projects for digital-asset exchanges.

• 工作職責

草擬:獨立完成中英文流動性服務協議、技術服務協議、市場數據許可協議、保密協議、合作備忘錄、責任限制函等;

審核:審閱交易所、發幣機構、託管行或其他第三方發來的各類協議及補充條款,出具風險表;

往來:通過郵件、DocuSign 及線上會議與對方法務/合規部進行條款談判、版本鎖定、簽署及存檔;

範本庫:建立並持續更新虛擬資產行業常用合同範本及條款清單;

監管跟蹤:及時梳理各監管機構最新通函、FAQ,並轉化為內部指引;

爭議預防:整理往來郵件、日誌、報表,形成潛在糾紛證據鏈。

• 任職資格

• 香港永久性居民

• 持有有效律師執照(中國大陸牌照除外)
• 2-5 年經驗
• 中英文法律檔寫作流利,能以英文直接談判

*加分項: 參與/負責過數字貨幣交易所合規工作或專案*

About us

We are a new media company focused on cultural and technological services for global users. The company takes commercialization and digital content as its core business, with KOL (Key Opinion Leader) collaboration and e-commerce business as the two major development directions. Through the collaborative operation of 'audio-visual content + digital technology capabilities + knowledge charging + e-commerce,' we have established a complete business loop.

Role Description

The Legal Officer / Manager will be responsible for providing legal consulting, preparing legal documents, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and handling business and contract law matters. The role involves supporting various projects in the entertainment and arts sectors, offering expert advice, and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Business Law, Law, and Contract Law
• Experience in Legal Consulting and Legal Document Preparation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Prior experience in the entertainment and arts industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Membership in good standing with relevant legal professional bodies