125 Solicitors jobs in Hong Kong
Legal Advisor / Legal Counsel
Posted 19 days ago
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Join to apply for the Legal Advisor / Legal Counsel role at Shun Yuen Construction Company Limited
About Our CompanyShun Yuen Construction Company Limited established in 1970's, a medium-sized enterprise engaging in construction works in Hong Kong for over 30 years. With our major in local Civil Engineering Public Works, we have achieved an enviable reputation in civil maintenance fields for quality works, efficient management, business integrity and continuing improvement. Shun Yuen pursues excellency in quality, safety and environmental protection while providing services and cooperates with our valued clients and attributes to the success. Shun Yuen performs an integral part of the Hong Kong's story of success in the construction industry.
Key Accountabilities And Duties- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate diverse construction contracts, including HKSAR government standard forms, consultancy agreements, subcontracts, and tender documents.
- Project Legal Support: Advise project teams on claims, disputes, extensions of time, variations, and other execution-phase issues.
- Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation, arbitration under HK Arbitration Ordinance, and mediation; collaborate with external counsel on resolution strategies.
- Compliance & Risk: Monitor changes in HK construction laws (e.g., Buildings Ordinance); provide compliance guidance and risk alerts to business units.
- Corporate Commercial: Handle daily operational legal matters, including company secretarial work (HK Companies Ordinance), trademarks, employment, procurement, and leasing.
- Legal Training: Conduct training for non-legal staff to improve risk awareness and contract management skills.
- Qualified solicitor in HK (LLB and PCLL) with 8-10+ years' post-qualification experience.
- Extensive experience in complex construction/engineering contracts within the industry is preferred.
- In-depth expertise in HK construction law, contract law, and government standard contracts is essential.
- Requires exceptional drafting, negotiation, and bilingual English, Cantonese, Mandarin communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to work independently under pressure.
- Experience with disputes (arbitration/mediation) and prior in-house counsel role are preferred.
- Must be proactive, detail-oriented, resilient, and a strong team player.
All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Interested parties please send full resume by clicking Apply Now .
Seniority level- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Consulting
- Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Construction
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Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Counsel (Job ID: 10947) #J-18808-LjbffrLegal Advisor / Legal Counsel
Posted 25 days ago
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Shun Yuen Construction Company Limited established in 1970's, a medium-sized enterprise engaging in construction works in Hong Kong for over 30 years. With our major in local Civil Engineering Public Works, we have achieved an enviable reputation in civil maintenance fields for quality works, efficient management, business integrity and continuing improvement. Shun Yuen pursues excellency in quality, safety and environmental protection while providing services and cooperates with our valued clients and attributes to the success. Shun Yuen performs an integral part of the Hong Kong's story of success in the construction industry.
Job Description
About Our Company
A dynamic and energetic company engaging in the local construction as a main contractor for major Civil Engineering and Building Maintenance works.
Key Accountabilities And Duties
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate diverse construction contracts, including HKSAR government standard forms, consultancy agreements, subcontracts, and tender documents.
- Project Legal Support: Advise project teams on claims, disputes, extensions of time, variations, and other execution-phase issues.
- Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation, arbitration (under HK Arbitration Ordinance), and mediation; collaborate with external counsel on resolution strategies.
- Compliance & Risk: Monitor changes in HK construction laws (e.g., Buildings Ordinance); provide compliance guidance and risk alerts to business units.
- Corporate Commercial: Handle daily operational legal matters, including company secretarial work (HK Companies Ordinance), trademarks, employment, procurement, and leasing.
- Legal Training: Conduct training for non-legal staff to improve risk awareness and contract management skills.
- Qualified solicitor in HK (LLB & PCLL) with 8-10+ years' post-qualification experience.
- Extensive experience in complex construction/engineering contracts within the industry is preferred.
- In-depth expertise in HK construction law, contract law, and government standard contracts is essential.
- Requires exceptional drafting, negotiation, and bilingual (English, Cantonese, Mandarin) communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to work independently under pressure.
- Experience with disputes (arbitration/mediation) and prior in-house counsel role are preferred.
- Must be proactive, detail-oriented, resilient, and a strong team player.
Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Interested parties please send full resume by clicking Apply Now. Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Industries Civil Engineering
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Legal Counsel ( Legal and Compliance Department)Yau Tsim Mong District, Hong Kong SAR 2 hours ago
Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager, General Compliance (Compliance and Legal Legal Counsel (Investment Funds, 1-year contract) Legal Counsel–Litigation (Global Coverage)-Hong Kong SAR Legal Counsel–Labour & Employment (Global Coverage)-Hong Kong SARWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Advisor / Legal Counsel
Posted 19 days ago
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Join to apply for the Legal Advisor / Legal Counsel role at Shun Yuen Construction Company Limited
About Our CompanyShun Yuen Construction Company Limited established in 1970's, a medium-sized enterprise engaging in construction works in Hong Kong for over 30 years. With our major in local Civil Engineering Public Works, we have achieved an enviable reputation in civil maintenance fields for quality works, efficient management, business integrity and continuing improvement. Shun Yuen pursues excellency in quality, safety and environmental protection while providing services and cooperates with our valued clients and attributes to the success. Shun Yuen performs an integral part of the Hong Kong's story of success in the construction industry.
Key Accountabilities And Duties- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate diverse construction contracts, including HKSAR government standard forms, consultancy agreements, subcontracts, and tender documents.
- Project Legal Support: Advise project teams on claims, disputes, extensions of time, variations, and other execution-phase issues.
- Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation, arbitration under HK Arbitration Ordinance, and mediation; collaborate with external counsel on resolution strategies.
- Compliance & Risk: Monitor changes in HK construction laws (e.g., Buildings Ordinance); provide compliance guidance and risk alerts to business units.
- Corporate Commercial: Handle daily operational legal matters, including company secretarial work (HK Companies Ordinance), trademarks, employment, procurement, and leasing.
- Legal Training: Conduct training for non-legal staff to improve risk awareness and contract management skills.
- Qualified solicitor in HK (LLB and PCLL) with 8-10+ years' post-qualification experience.
- Extensive experience in complex construction/engineering contracts within the industry is preferred.
- In-depth expertise in HK construction law, contract law, and government standard contracts is essential.
- Requires exceptional drafting, negotiation, and bilingual English, Cantonese, Mandarin communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to work independently under pressure.
- Experience with disputes (arbitration/mediation) and prior in-house counsel role are preferred.
- Must be proactive, detail-oriented, resilient, and a strong team player.
All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Interested parties please send full resume by clicking Apply Now .
Seniority level- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Consulting
- Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Construction
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Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Counsel (Job ID: 10947) #J-18808-LjbffrLegal Advisor / Legal Counsel
Posted 25 days ago
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Join to apply for the Legal Advisor / Legal Counsel role at Shun Yuen Construction Company Limited
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Join to apply for the Legal Advisor / Legal Counsel role at Shun Yuen Construction Company Limited
Shun Yuen Construction Company Limited established in 1970's, a medium-sized enterprise engaging in construction works in Hong Kong for over 30 years. With our major in local Civil Engineering Public Works, we have achieved an enviable reputation in civil maintenance fields for quality works, efficient management, business integrity and continuing improvement. Shun Yuen pursues excellency in quality, safety and environmental protection while providing services and cooperates with our valued clients and attributes to the success. Shun Yuen performs an integral part of the Hong Kong's story of success in the construction industry.
Job Description
About Our Company
A dynamic and energetic company engaging in the local construction as a main contractor for major Civil Engineering and Building Maintenance works.
Key Accountabilities And Duties
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate diverse construction contracts, including HKSAR government standard forms, consultancy agreements, subcontracts, and tender documents.
- Project Legal Support: Advise project teams on claims, disputes, extensions of time, variations, and other execution-phase issues.
- Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation, arbitration (under HK Arbitration Ordinance), and mediation; collaborate with external counsel on resolution strategies.
- Compliance & Risk: Monitor changes in HK construction laws (e.g., Buildings Ordinance); provide compliance guidance and risk alerts to business units.
- Corporate Commercial: Handle daily operational legal matters, including company secretarial work (HK Companies Ordinance), trademarks, employment, procurement, and leasing.
- Legal Training: Conduct training for non-legal staff to improve risk awareness and contract management skills.
- Qualified solicitor in HK (LLB & PCLL) with 8-10+ years' post-qualification experience.
- Extensive experience in complex construction/engineering contracts within the industry is preferred.
- In-depth expertise in HK construction law, contract law, and government standard contracts is essential.
- Requires exceptional drafting, negotiation, and bilingual (English, Cantonese, Mandarin) communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to work independently under pressure.
- Experience with disputes (arbitration/mediation) and prior in-house counsel role are preferred.
- Must be proactive, detail-oriented, resilient, and a strong team player.
Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Interested parties please send full resume by clicking Apply Now. Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Industries Civil Engineering
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Legal Counsel ( Legal and Compliance Department)Yau Tsim Mong District, Hong Kong SAR 2 hours ago
Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager, General Compliance (Compliance and Legal Legal Counsel (Investment Funds, 1-year contract) Legal Counsel–Litigation (Global Coverage)-Hong Kong SAR Legal Counsel–Labour & Employment (Global Coverage)-Hong Kong SARWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Counsel
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We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel (6+ years’ PQE) to provide day-to-day legal support to RD Group.
Responsibilities- Serve as a key legal advisor for RD Group’s payment business.
- Provide day-to-day legal support on business and product advisory, advise on market entry and partnerships and supervise licence applications in different jurisdictions.
- Work closely with business teams to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with group business operations in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.
- Support strategic cross-border business expansion initiatives from a legal perspective, with a primary focus on APAC, EU and LATAM markets while supporting Hong Kong and additional regions as required.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and internal agreements, including but not limited to vendor contracts, client and partnership agreements, product related terms and conditions, intra-company service agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on regulatory changes and address inquiries from regulators, ensuring RD Group’s continued compliance with evolving legal framework.
- Conduct legal research to support the Group’s business growth, covering APAC, EU and LATAM region’s legal development.
- Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments within the financial services/fintech/payment sector in APAC, EU and LATAM region and other relevant jurisdictions.
- Support the General Counsel in ad hoc legal matters such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fund-raising, and other tasks required for the effective operation and growth of the organization.
- Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 6-8 years of post-qualification experience at a reputable international law firm or in-house environment, focusing on payment, fintech, VASP or financial services in APAC and EU region.
- Sound knowledge in laws and regulations governing financial, fintech and payment services, virtual assets, stablecoins in different jurisdictions (such as MiCA) and experience in dealing with regulators is an advantage.
- Proven experience with commercial contract structuring, drafting, and negotiation.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally for problem solving, possessing strong analytical skills to navigate regulatory complexities and provide practical solutions to internal stakeholders under tight deadlines.
- Well-organised and able to manage and prioritise numerous projects simultaneously.
- Flexible and agile, and able to adapt to changing demands.
- Proactive, reliable and capable to work independently under high pressure and as a team (including providing guidance to other junior team members).
- Excellent command of oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin).
- Exciting and collaborative startup environment.
- Excellent company culture: give your best while having fun and grow as a person.
- A flat structure: your ideas get heard by the right people very quickly.
- Creating your own profile in the startup ecosystem.
- Plenty of responsibilities from day one.
- Casual dress code.
- Free coffee, tea, drinks and snacks daily.
- In-house gym facilities.
- Medical & Life insurance.
- Regular and fun company activities.
- Other leaves in addition to annual leaves, e.g. marriage leave, compassionate leave.
Data collected would be used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who do not hear from us may consider their application unsuccessful and their data will be destroyed within 24 months of receipt.
#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Counsel
Posted 10 days ago
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BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2018, serving over 20 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals.
BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency.
- With 20 million registered users worldwide.
- Official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea FC.
- User-First, reliable, innovative, and diversified.
- Integrate with over 80 public chain ecosystems.
- Rank top on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko.
- TradingView's Best Crypto Exchange for 2021, 2022 & 2023.
- A gateway for the next billion crypto users.
- Work cross-functionally to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks (while maximizing commercial opportunities) related to the introduction of new products and services
- Provide proactive and solution-oriented legal advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders within the Group to enable the development and launch of crypto products and services in a way that meets our obligations as well as the needs of our users
- Represent our group on a variety of topics before regulators, financial partners, users, and other external audiences
- Handle litigation and dispute resolution matters, including managing legal proceedings, drafting legal documents, and advising on settlement strategies
- Review, update, and draft user agreements, and other external-facing terms and conditions, leveraging external advisors and providers where appropriate
- Work with Risk and Compliance teams across our global organization to assess applicable regulations and set corresponding company standards
- Review and advise on the development of external-facing marketing and user content and user experiences
- Select and manage external counsels, as appropriate, for litigation and other legal matters
- Interest in cryptocurrencies, with prior working experience with crypto companies being a plus
- Payments industry expertise and experience in consumer-facing industries are pluses
- Strong understanding of litigation processes and dispute resolution strategies
- Around 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience practicing in one of or a combination of in-house environments and/or at a reputable law firm, with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution
- Demonstrated experience in handling litigation cases, including regulatory disputes, commercial disputes, or consumer protection matters in an international or cross-border environment
- Ability to provide timely, concise, and business-focused legal advice on payments, consumer protection laws, and litigation risks
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity
- Comfortable with gray areas and interpreting and applying the law in unsettled contexts
- Confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work well with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently
- Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities, and willingness to use innovative solutions to scale your legal advice
- Prior product legal experience in the technology or financial services space and/or working with strategic partners to launch joint product experiences required
- Proficient in both English and Mandarin Chinese is a must
- Proficient in MS Office applications, including Chinese language word processing
- Join an international and diversified team
- Great career development in a fast-growing company
- Be part of the future of finance technology and achieve meaningful goals
- Competitive market salary and fully remote/work-from-home flexibility
- Flexibility to observe your local holiday calendar, alongside additional benefits
- Associate
- Full-time
- Legal and Finance
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#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Counsel
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First Digital is seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Counsel to join our growing in-house legal team. This role is best suited for someone with a solid background in commercial contracts, corporate litigation, and civil law , who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with varied legal matters.
You’ll be responsible for advising on day-to-day legal issues, supporting dispute resolution, managing legal risks, and partnering with external counsel as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially minded and looking to grow within a fintech or fast-evolving business environment.
Responsibilities- Provide legal advice on a range of commercial, civil, and operational matters , balancing risk and business objectives.
- Manage and coordinate litigation, dispute resolution , and legal correspondence (e.g. demand letters, settlements, pre-action strategies).
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts , including vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and partnership documents.
- Support regulatory and compliance matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Liaise with external counsel to ensure efficient handling of legal matters, litigation cases, and documentation.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s business across various jurisdictions.
- Assist with internal governance, record-keeping, and contract management processes.
- Provide general legal support to business teams on strategic initiatives, operational risks, and legal documentation.
- Degree in Law and qualified to practice in a common law jurisdiction.
- 5–10 years PQE , with strong grounding in civil and commercial law , and hands-on experience in corporate litigation or dispute resolution .
- Experience in both law firm and in-house environments preferred, but not required.
- Ability to work independently on a broad range of legal issues and manage external counsel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong sense of accountability, professionalism, and commercial judgment.
- Competitive Compensation – We offer a remuneration package that reflects your expertise and contributions.
- Transportation Support – A monthly allowance to assist with your commute.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Life, medical, and dental coverage for your well-being.
- Professional Development – A US$4,000 education allowance to support your continuous learning.
- Career Growth – Strong prospects for advancement within a dynamic organization.
- Team Engagement – Regular activities to foster collaboration and a positive work environment.
- Seniority level : Associate
- Employment type : Full-time
- Job function : Legal
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Legal Counsel
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About Klook
We are Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, and we believe that we can help
About Klook
We are Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, and we believe that we can help bring the world closer together through experiences .
Founded in 2014 by 3 avid travelers, Ethan Lin, Eric Gnock Fah and Bernie Xiong, Klook inspires and enables more moments of joy for travelers with over half a million curated quality experiences ranging from the biggest attractions to paragliding adventures, iconic museums to rich cultural tours, and other convenient local travel services across 2,700 destinations around the world.
Do you share our belief in the wonders of travel? Our international community of over 1,800 employees, based in 30+ locations, certainly do! Global citizens ourselves, Klookers are not only curating memorable experiences for others but also co-creating our world of joy within Klook.
We work hard and play hard, upkeeping our high-performing culture as we are guided daily by our 6 core values:
- Customer First
- Push Boundaries
- Critical Thinking
- Build for Scale
- Less is More
- Win as One
What you’ll do:
- Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this position supports key business and customer initiatives of the company.
- Provide legal support on key functional and operational areas such as contracting, intellectual property, payments, licensing and other regulatory matters.
- Collaborate with product, marketing and business teams to ensure compliance in product development and business initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders to provide expert legal advice and guidance on customer trust issues, including consumer protection, marketing and advertising laws and terms of service.
- Collaborate with customer experience team to manage and respond to customer complaints, inquiries, and regulatory investigations related to consumer protection and privacy.
- Support litigation and dispute resolution efforts as needed.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in reputable law firms and/or MNCs; experience working with startup companies or in an entrepreneurial environment a plus. More experienced candidates will be considered for the position of Managing Counsel.
- Experience in tech, e-commerce and/or customer trust related matters.
- Experience with the US and/or Europe a plus.
- Flexible and hard-working, with a can-do attitude, practical and solution driven.
- Analytical and commercially minded, fast learner and tech savvy.
- Good communication skills and ability to manage business partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage projects independently and work under pressure.
- Fluent in English; Chinese language skills a plus
Klook does not accept unsolicited resumes from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter (“Agency”). Klook will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.
An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Klook’s Talent Acquisition Team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening for which the Agency has been requested to submit resumes for. Klook will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place or does not comply with the foregoing. Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal
- Industries Software Development
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Legal and Compliance, Assistant Manager (40-50k) Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager, General Compliance (Compliance and Legal Legal Manager / AVP , Legal & Compliance Legal Counsel (Investment Funds, 1-year contract) Corporate Counsel, Greater China & Southeast Asia, Hong Kong Based Legal Advisor, Private Banking and Wealth ManagementCentral & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 4 weeks ago
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#J-18808-LjbffrLegal Counsel
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Responsibilities:- Supervise legal team to support business operations
- Provide legal advice on all aspects of corporate/commercial perspectives including commercial contracts and agreements, corporate compliance, corporate transactions, business establishment, trademark and employment matters
- Prepare and review legal documents
- Handle internal legal enquiries
- Lawyer with at least 2 years of PQE commercial experience or experienced legal executive with at least 7 years of corporate in-house experience
- Sound legal background with substantial knowledge in Hong Kong law
- Working knowledge in the PRC law would be a plus
- Independent, strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese
- We offer a people-oriented working culture with learning & development, career advancement opportunities and care & engagement to our colleagues.
- In addition, a comprehensive package and benefits would be offered to the right candidates, including discretionary bonus, children education fund, mortgage subsidy, comfortable and convenience workplace (5-minute walk from Fo Tan MTR station) with well-equipped staff canteen, job-related training subsidy for continuous learning, staff discount and welfare & wellness programs.
- Interested parties please send full resume with PRESENT & EXPECTED SALARY to Human Resources Department by email at .
- We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
- All information received will be kept in strict confidence and be used for employment-related purposes only.
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As a legal counsel in the Asia Wealth and Asset Management Legal team, you will have the opportunity to advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to investment products and strategies across all asset classes in Hong Kong. In particular, you will provide legal support for product registration and launches, product maintenance and distribution.
Position Responsibilities
- Draft, review and advise on fund offerings and organizational documentation, fund restructurings and agreements relating to the establishment or utilization of platforms/channels for fund distribution
- Provide legal advice on all other matters (including corporate governance) in relation to retail funds/MPF funds
- Handle a wide range of operational legal matters
- Partner and collaborate with legal teams in other jurisdictions to support global/regional projects, including cross border activities
- Monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments and advise stakeholders of regulatory changes in Hong Kong
- Participate in industry conferences
- Provide general legal support for corporate governance matters
- Hong Kong qualified lawyer between 3 -5 PQE with law firms or in-house asset management experience
- Solid understanding of retail funds in Hong Kong (e.g. unit trust/UCITS), including types of vehicles, organizational structures, offerings and operations and distribution channels and knowledge of the same in other fund domiciles (e.g. Cayman) is a plus
- Solid understanding of institutional funds and mandates
- Experience in working with regulators (especially the SFC (and/or the MPFA))
- Strong understanding of the Hong Kong regulatory environment
- Must be licensed to practice law in Hong Kong and a member in good standing
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Strong legal drafting skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and have strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage and work with external counsel
- Proactive work ethic
- Embrace “whole of issue” understanding
- Have a curious and learning mindset
- Sound business judgment
- Strong English and Chinese (Cantonese) skills (verbal and written); ability to speak Mandarin is a plus
- We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
- We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
- As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact
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- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal
- Industries Insurance
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Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Counsel” roles. Assistant General Counsel – Employment LawIslands District, Hong Kong SAR 3 months ago
Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager, General Compliance (Compliance and Legal Legal Counsel–Litigation & Employment (Global Coverage)-Hong Kong SAR Corporate Counsel, Greater China & Southeast Asia, Hong Kong Based Legal Advisor, Private Banking and Wealth ManagementCentral & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 3 days ago
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