10 Legal Officer jobs in Hong Kong

Our client is a high-growth fintech company transforming (specific fintech sector, e.g., digital payments, wealthtech, blockchain, or cross-border financial services) with innovative, technology-driven solutions tailored for the dynamic Asia market. With significant traction in Hong Kong and ambitious plans for regional expansion, we are seeking a strategic and visionary General Counsel to join our C-suite leadership team. This role will play a pivotal part in driving our growth across Asia while ensuring compliance with complex regulatory frameworks.Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the CEO, the General Counsel will serve as the company’s chief legal officer and a key member of the C-suite, providing strategic legal and regulatory guidance to support our mission of revolutionizing financial services in Hong Kong and across Asia. The role demands deep expertise in fintech regulations, a strong understanding of the Asian market, and the ability to navigate cross-jurisdictional challenges. The General Counsel will partner with the executive team to shape corporate strategy, manage risk, and position as a market leader in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Legal Leadership: Provide high-level legal and strategic counsel to the CEO, board, and C-suite on business strategy, product innovation, market expansion, and partnerships in Hong Kong and Asia.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Hong Kong’s financial regulations (e.g., HKMA, SFC) and other key Asian jurisdictions (e.g., MAS in Singapore, CSRC in China, JFSA in Japan), including licensing, AML/CFT, data privacy (e.g., PDPO, GDPR, China’s PIPL), and consumer protection laws.
• Corporate Governance: Develop and enforce robust corporate governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with Hong Kong and regional legal standards and best practices.
• Cross-Border Transactions: Oversee legal aspects of cross-border partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A activities, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional regulations.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate high-stakes commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, vendor contracts, and technology licensing deals, with a focus on Asia-specific considerations.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and operational risks associated with new products, market entries, and innovative business models.
• Intellectual Property: Safeguard the company’s IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and proprietary technology, with a focus on protecting innovations in competitive Asian markets.
• Litigation and Regulatory Engagement: Manage legal disputes, regulatory inquiries, and investigations, liaising with external counsel and regulators such as the HKMA, SFC, or other regional bodies.
• Fundraising and Capital Markets: Provide legal oversight for fundraising activities, including venture capital, private equity, and potential IPOs in Hong Kong or other Asian exchanges (e.g., HKEX, SGX).
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing legal team across Hong Kong and key Asian markets, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary legal liaison with regulators, industry bodies (e.g., FinTech Association of Hong Kong), investors, and strategic partners to advance the company’s objectives.
• Policy Advocacy: Monitor and influence fintech-related regulations and policies in Hong Kong and Asia, representing the company in regional industry forums and regulatory discussions.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution and active membership in good standing with the Hong Kong Law Society or another recognized bar.
• 12+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally as General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel in fintech, financial services, or technology sectors.
• Deep expertise in Hong Kong’s financial regulations (e.g., SFO, AMLO) and familiarity with regulatory frameworks across Asia (e.g., Singapore, mainland China, Japan).
• Proven experience advising on cross-border transactions, fundraising, or capital markets activities in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Strong understanding of data privacy laws (e.g., Hong Kong’s PDPO, China’s PIPL, GDPR) and cybersecurity regulations relevant to fintech.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills, with fluency in English and preferably Mandarin and/or Cantonese to navigate the Asian market.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risks with commercial opportunities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience building and leading legal teams in Hong Kong or across multiple Asian jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with emerging fintech trends such as blockchain, digital assets, or cross-border payments is highly desirable.
• Strong network with regulators, industry bodies, and legal communities in Hong Kong and Asia is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive C-suite compensation package, including salary, equity, and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the legal and strategic direction of a high-potential fintech company with a focus on Hong Kong and Asia.
• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture with a commitment to diversity and professional growth.
• Hybrid work arrangement based in Hong Kong, with flexibility to support regional operations.
• Access to cutting-edge fintech solutions and the chance to drive transformative change in the Asian financial landscape.

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal, Other, and Management
• Industries Technology, Information and Media, Financial Services, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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Region of Workplace: Hong Kong

No. of Vacancy: 1 Person

Details of Position: - Draft and amend agreements, contracts, tenders, and other legal documents under the guidance of Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel

• Conduct legal research
• Maintain legal filing and update legal summaries
• Liaise with internal departments and external law firms on legal or corporate matters

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Law or related field
• At least 3 years of solid legal or related experience
• Good drafting skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Conscientious, independent, self-motivated, with strong organizational skills
• Proficient in both written and spoken English, Chinese, and Mandarin
• Proficient in MS Office and Chinese word processing
• Immediate availability preferred

Additional Notes:

Candidates with more experience may be considered for the Senior Legal Affairs Officer position.

What We Offer:

• Development opportunities
• 5-day work week
• Bank holidays
• Paid leave: Birthday, Marriage, Sick Leave
• Discretionary bonuses: Year-end and Mid-year
• Medical insurance
• Gifts for Wedding and Newborn
• Staff discounts

Interested parties please send your application with detailed resume including academic qualifications, career history, current and expected salary by clicking “APPLY”.

Luk Fook Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be treated confidentially and used solely for employment purposes. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for up to 6 months for potential future opportunities and may be shared within affiliated companies.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Retail

Join to apply for the Legal/Compliance Officer role at HedgeSPA (Sophisticated Predictive Analytics for Hedge Funds and Leading Institutions) .

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• Implement and manage an effective legal compliance program
• Develop and review company policies
• Advise management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations
• Regularly audit company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks
• Assess company operations to determine compliance risk
• Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes
• Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance

• Minimal experience level: Over 1 year
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Minimum English Level: Business Level (English usage about 50%)
• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Required Skills: Knowledge in legal and regulatory compliance procedures, professional maturity

• American-style Employee Stock Option Scheme
• Negotiable salary based on experience
• Bonuses paid on top of indicated salary

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

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• Draft and amend agreements, contracts, tenders and other legal documents under directions from Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel
• Conduct legal research
• Maintaining legal filing and updating legal summaries
• Liaise with other internal departments and external law firms in handling the Groups legal or corporate matters

What we look for:

• University graduates
• At least 3 years or above solid working experience in legal or related field
• Good drafting skills with high level of accuracy in work, attentive to details
• Conscientious, independent, self-motivated with strong organization skills
• Good command of both written and spoken English, Chinese and Mandarin
• Proficient in MS Office and Chinese word-processing
• Work in Shek Mun area
• Immediate availability is preferred

**Candidates with more experiences may be considered for the post of Senior Legal Affairs Officer**

What we offer:

• 5 day work week
• Bank Holiday
• Birthday Leave / Marriage Leave / Full Paid Sick Leave
• Discretionary Year End Bonus / Mid-Year Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Wedding Gift / Newborn Gift
• Staff Discount

Interested parties, please send your application with detailed resume including academic qualification, career history, current and expected salary by clicking “APPLY NOW”.

Luk Fook Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications received will be treated in strict confidentiality and be used exclusively for employment purpose only. It is our policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment reference purpose for a period of not longer than 6 months. When there are vacancies in our subsidiary or associated companies during that period, we may transfer your application to them for consideration. Thereafter, your application together with all materials you provide will be disposed of.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal and Administrative
• Industries Retail

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Region of Workplace: Hong Kong
No. of Vacancy: 1 Person
Details of Position: - Draft and amend agreements, contracts, tenders, and other legal documents under the guidance of Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel

• Conduct legal research
• Maintain legal filing and update legal summaries
• Liaise with internal departments and external law firms on legal or corporate matters

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Law or related field
• At least 3 years of solid legal or related experience
• Good drafting skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Conscientious, independent, self-motivated, with strong organizational skills
• Proficient in both written and spoken English, Chinese, and Mandarin
• Proficient in MS Office and Chinese word processing
• Immediate availability preferred

Additional Notes:

Candidates with more experience may be considered for the Senior Legal Affairs Officer position.

What We Offer:

• Development opportunities
• 5-day work week
• Bank holidays
• Paid leave: Birthday, Marriage, Sick Leave
• Discretionary bonuses: Year-end and Mid-year
• Medical insurance
• Gifts for Wedding and Newborn
• Staff discounts

Interested parties please send your application with detailed resume including academic qualifications, career history, current and expected salary by clicking “APPLY”.

Luk Fook Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be treated confidentially and used solely for employment purposes. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for up to 6 months for potential future opportunities and may be shared within affiliated companies.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Retail

Join to apply for the Legal/Compliance Officer role at HedgeSPA (Sophisticated Predictive Analytics for Hedge Funds and Leading Institutions) .

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• Implement and manage an effective legal compliance program
• Develop and review company policies
• Advise management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations
• Regularly audit company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks
• Assess company operations to determine compliance risk
• Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes
• Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance

• Minimal experience level: Over 1 year
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Minimum English Level: Business Level (English usage about 50%)
• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Required Skills: Knowledge in legal and regulatory compliance procedures, professional maturity

• American-style Employee Stock Option Scheme
• Negotiable salary based on experience
• Bonuses paid on top of indicated salary

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

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• Draft and amend agreements, contracts, tenders and other legal documents under directions from Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel
• Conduct legal research
• Maintaining legal filing and updating legal summaries
• Liaise with other internal departments and external law firms in handling the Groups legal or corporate matters

What we look for:

• University graduates
• At least 3 years or above solid working experience in legal or related field
• Good drafting skills with high level of accuracy in work, attentive to details
• Conscientious, independent, self-motivated with strong organization skills
• Good command of both written and spoken English, Chinese and Mandarin
• Proficient in MS Office and Chinese word-processing
• Work in Shek Mun area
• Immediate availability is preferred

**Candidates with more experiences may be considered for the post of Senior Legal Affairs Officer**

What we offer:

• 5 day work week
• Bank Holiday
• Birthday Leave / Marriage Leave / Full Paid Sick Leave
• Discretionary Year End Bonus / Mid-Year Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Wedding Gift / Newborn Gift
• Staff Discount

Interested parties, please send your application with detailed resume including academic qualification, career history, current and expected salary by clicking “APPLY NOW”.

Luk Fook Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications received will be treated in strict confidentiality and be used exclusively for employment purpose only. It is our policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment reference purpose for a period of not longer than 6 months. When there are vacancies in our subsidiary or associated companies during that period, we may transfer your application to them for consideration. Thereafter, your application together with all materials you provide will be disposed of.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal and Administrative
• Industries Retail

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Join to apply for the Legal & Compliance, Research Compliance Associate role at AlphaSights

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Job level: Entry level

Start date: Immediate Start/July/September 2025

About This Role

The Research Compliance team is a dynamic and innovative function which enables the expansion of our fastest-growing business segments globally. As the Research Compliance Associate you will report into the Research Compliance Manager based in Hong Kong and work alongside the Research teams to enable a safe end-to-end delivery of our Research products. You will also collaborate with the Legal and Client Protection teams, as well as a number of other stakeholders across the business. Your responsibilities include:

• Review expert profiles and project requirements for the delivery of expert knowledge to our clients by the Research team
• Format, proofread, and screen written output (transcripts) specifically to ensure that all information complies with AlphaSights’ legal and compliance policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Work with the Research team and other stakeholders across the business to resolve any compliance flags
• Provide legal and compliance training to the Research team and other stakeholders
• Draft and maintain compliance policies for our Research services
  
  

• Fantastic proofreading experience and acute attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage time, remain highly organized and swiftly execute within a fast-paced environment
• Persistence, drive, and a goal-focused mindset as you own projects from initiation to completion
  
  

• Bachelor's degree, with strong academic credentials in any field and noteworthy extracurricular leadership
• 0-1 year of work experience as a Compliance Associate, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar roles. Recent graduates with high potential are also welcomed
• Track record of strong academic performance
• Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in a relevant foreign language is a plus
  
  

• Years 0–2: Our Research Compliance Associates are responsible for reviewing research to ensure it aligns with our legal and compliance framework and upholds company standards. They are dedicated to maintaining core compliance principles and ensuring all research meets AlphaSights’ and clients' expectations.
• Years 2+: As a Senior Research Compliance Associate, you’ll take ownership of key compliance initiatives while leading and mentoring team members to drive excellence.
• Years 3+: Research Compliance Managers oversee the compliance programme of the region, build and manage high performing teams independently, and drive innovations in our processes, policies and products.
  
  

• Competitive fixed annual base salary, plus opportunity to earn performance based bonus
• 15 days annual leave, six months full maternity leave, and six weeks full paternity leave
• Private medical & dental insurance, and annual health check-up
• Tax-advantaged housing allowance up to 50% of monthly base salary
• In office Monday to Thursday (option to WFH each Friday and four extra days/quarter)
• State-of-the-art office with amenities in the heart of Hong Kong
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal, General Business, and Other
• Industries Information Services

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Join to apply for the Legal & Compliance, Research Compliance Associate role at AlphaSights

Join to apply for the Legal & Compliance, Research Compliance Associate role at AlphaSights

Job level: Entry level
Start date: Immediate Start/July/September 2025
About This Role
The Research Compliance team is a dynamic and innovative function which enables the expansion of our fastest-growing business segments globally. As the Research Compliance Associate you will report into the Research Compliance Manager based in Hong Kong and work alongside the Research teams to enable a safe end-to-end delivery of our Research products. You will also collaborate with the Legal and Client Protection teams, as well as a number of other stakeholders across the business. Your responsibilities include:

• Review expert profiles and project requirements for the delivery of expert knowledge to our clients by the Research team
• Format, proofread, and screen written output (transcripts) specifically to ensure that all information complies with AlphaSights’ legal and compliance policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Work with the Research team and other stakeholders across the business to resolve any compliance flags
• Provide legal and compliance training to the Research team and other stakeholders
• Draft and maintain compliance policies for our Research services
  

• Fantastic proofreading experience and acute attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage time, remain highly organized and swiftly execute within a fast-paced environment
• Persistence, drive, and a goal-focused mindset as you own projects from initiation to completion
  

• Bachelor's degree, with strong academic credentials in any field and noteworthy extracurricular leadership
• 0-1 year of work experience as a Compliance Associate, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar roles. Recent graduates with high potential are also welcomed
• Track record of strong academic performance
• Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in a relevant foreign language is a plus
  

• Years 0–2: Our Research Compliance Associates are responsible for reviewing research to ensure it aligns with our legal and compliance framework and upholds company standards. They are dedicated to maintaining core compliance principles and ensuring all research meets AlphaSights’ and clients' expectations.
• Years 2+: As a Senior Research Compliance Associate, you’ll take ownership of key compliance initiatives while leading and mentoring team members to drive excellence.
• Years 3+: Research Compliance Managers oversee the compliance programme of the region, build and manage high performing teams independently, and drive innovations in our processes, policies and products.
  

• Competitive fixed annual base salary, plus opportunity to earn performance based bonus
• 15 days annual leave, six months full maternity leave, and six weeks full paternity leave
• Private medical & dental insurance, and annual health check-up
• Tax-advantaged housing allowance up to 50% of monthly base salary
• In office Monday to Thursday (option to WFH each Friday and four extra days/quarter)
• State-of-the-art office with amenities in the heart of Hong Kong
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal, General Business, and Other
• Industries Information Services

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