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We are working with a global distribution / consumer goods focused business. This opportunity is to join a team where you can exercise skills as both a lawyer and strategic advisor.

Focus of Work

• Commercial:
  70%
• Strategy:
  15%
• Business Advisory:
  15%

Job Description

• This role will support senior leaders on a variety of commercial, strategic and operational issues.
• Commercial support looks after contractual agreements and transactional document drafting/structuring. You will have ample opportunity to take the lead / closure.
• Operational support is working with senior colleagues around key drivers / metrics such as KPIs, logistics and day to day business advisory related work
• Strategic comes in the form of new markets, partnerships and global alignment

Requirements

• 3 - 6 PQE
• Educated / trained at tier 1 establishments and with overseas experience
• Candidates with an MBA / Masters or equivalent preferred / future growth within the firm
• Background demonstrating commercial experience would be preferred
• Hands-on, sleeves rolled up, energetic and enthusiast
• Native / near native language ability in English and Mandarin

SD Legal was established in 2018 and now with physical office locations across Europe and Asia.

To date we have successfully closed over 150+ mandates across the globe, locations include the US, UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East and APAC regions. For more information please visit

Our
Legal Department
is now inviting high calibre persons to apply for this position :

Responsibilities

• Assist with contentious matters and legal proceedings/ arbitration and manage external counsel
• Work closely with business units on safety issues and handle all types of complaints
• Review tenders for construction and engineering sectors, building management and other services
• Review construction related contracts, leases and other agreements

Requirements

• Degree or above in Law
• Hong Kong qualified solicitor/ barrister, minimum 5 years PQE with in-house experience preferred
• Strong analytical/logical mindset, self-started and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, knowledge in Mandarin would be an advantage
• Proficiency in MS office such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• 5-Day Work Week
• Year End Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Education Allowance
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Marriage Leave & Marriage Gift
• New Born Baby Gift
• Scholarship for Employee's Children

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate. Interested parties, please send your resume with current and expected salary by clicking "Apply Now" or mail to:
The Human Resources Manager, Chevalier Group, 22/F, Chevalier Commercial Centre, 8 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Personal data collected would be used for recruitment purpose only.

Please apply with full resume and expected salary to:

(Please include the job title and reference number "LLD/LC" in the subject line).

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Personal data collected would be used for recruitment purpose only.

• Responsible for a full range of legal and compliance matters for Hong Kong with some PRC and Macau support
• Draft, review and prepare commercial agreements including service contracts, vendor agreements, marketing materials etc
• Support business units in offering legal advice, drafting policies, implementing compliance regulations and ad hoc projects
• Conduct legal research and deliver internal trainings

skills & experiences required.

• Hong Kong Qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE
• Solid experience within general commercial (ideally with some in-house experience)
• Fluent in English and Chinese is required
• Able to work well with stakeholders, good communication skills and technical ability

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply NOW or for further information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities, please contact Kamil Butt on or email

Summary:

We are actively seeking an ambitious and commercially savvy Legal Counsel to join our expanding Legal Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for legal professionals with robust commercial or regulatory expertise, especially those currently in private practice, to move in-house and engage in innovative projects in the digital asset sector across the globe.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide legal support for overall business, including M&A, corporate finance, transactional, regulatory, governance, data privacy, litigation and employment and general corporate matters
• Engage with senior management and relevant product and business units to identify and advise on legal and regulatory issues for the Group's business and product initiatives
• Liaise with external lawyers and regulatory authorities on regulatory and legal related matters
• Draft, review and approve legal agreements, disclosures, marketing materials and other documents
• Handle ad-hoc legal related projects as assigned by supervisors or management

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE trained by international law firms with demonstrated strong legal drafting and project management skills
• Prior legal / regulatory compliance in-house experience in a bank, financial institution or digital assets company is preferred
• A proactive thinker and doer who is ready to take on new challenges in their professional career life
• Solid understanding of laws and regulations in the financial and regulatory space globally, with ability to apply them to commercial situations and environment
• Keen interest in digital assets and the development of this fast-evolving industry
• People oriented and a good team player with strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese (Mandarin preferred)

The incumbent will report to the Group Legal Counsel and will assist in drafting and managing legal documentation and help ensure the company, and its group companies, operate according to the highest ethical, legal, and compliance standards. The incumbent should have a keen eye and keep themselves abreast of all legal & statutory compliances and will provide legal support and advice across various departments and group companies. This position will form part of the global legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring statutory compliancy under various corporate laws including Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
• Assisting with day-to-day contractual reviews, negotiations, and drafting of legal documents, including standardization of legal documents.
• Assisting in drafting and reviewing Legal & Compliance Policies at Group level.
• Liaising with various departments to provide legal advice and complete corporate projects.
• Liaising with global legal teams and external advisors on ongoing compliance matters and new projects.
• Presentation of legal issues to management together with analysis, options, and recommendations.
• Provide advice and support on handling litigation matters
• Liaise and coordinate with external lawyers and third-party consultants to obtain legal supporting advice, services, and information.
• Keep Management of the Company update about any new law, rules, and regulations etc. and/or any change in existing laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinate with and visit various government and other statutory authorities for various legal and administrative issues.
• Good knowledge of all corporate laws including labor laws to be able to manage and advise on compliance of applicable corporate laws.
• Work on ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Management aligned with the vision and strategy of the company.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Hong Kong solicitor
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Cantonese
• Minimum 5 – 6 years of post-qualification.
• Working experience in-house commercial environment is preferred.
• Keen and curious attitude with willingness to learn. "Getting the job done well" attitude is very important.
• Excellent drafting skills with a high level of accuracy in work
• Attentive to details and a strong commercial acumen
• Excellent decision making and ownership (responsibility & accountability) of work.

We are working on an opportunity with an international financial institution that is expanding its legal team in Hong Kong. This position will join a sizeable team of lawyers handling cross-border transactional and regulatory advisory matters across Asia and Australia.

The scope of work is broad, with a particular focus on non-contentious regulatory advisory and structured products, including repackagings and securitisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level lawyer looking to transition in-house and gain exposure to a wide range of matters, providing strong development opportunities across key areas of financial services law.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of PQE coming from an international law firm or financial institution

• Experience advising on non-contentious financial services regulatory matters or structured products

• Prior Australian legal experience/qualification is advantageous

• There is no Chinese language skills required for this role

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Overview
Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital is the Southeast Asian and Indian venture capital arm of the Susquehanna International Group of Companies, a global proprietary trading and investment firm founded in 1987.

As in-house Legal Counsel, you'll be a trusted business partner embedded with deal teams and senior leaders. You'll work end-to-end on transactions — shaping structures, negotiating documentation, and navigating regulatory considerations — while collaborating closely with team members in other locations. The work is varied, fast-moving, and commercially focused, with real ownership and direct exposure to decision-makers.

This role is also an excellent fit for a lawyer moving from private practice into their first in-house position: you'll leverage your top-tier law firm training to provide commercially pragmatic advice and to influence commercial decisions in a collaborative, low-ego environment that values teamwork and direct feedback.

What You'll Do

• As Legal Counsel, you will be a valued business partner who will:
• Provide legal advice to relevant business units and senior management
• Review, negotiate and advise on a diverse range of legal agreements and arrangements, including venture capital investments, share sales and purchases, restructurings, listings, custody, funding, and brokerage arrangements
• Advise on regulatory matters affecting the business
• Provide support on strategic initiatives as required, for example, on new business structures
• Liaise with external counsel as required
• Collaborate with legal counsel in other Susquehanna offices

What We're Looking For
What we're looking for

• A holder of a current practising certificate in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, India, or the UK with 4–5 years' post-admission experience gained at international law firms. Experience from relevant client secondments would be highly regarded
• Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills, and strong knowledge of corporations law, securities law, and corporate governance
• Experience with transaction documentation for Southeast Asian or Indian venture capital investments
• Transaction structuring experience would be highly regarded
• Strong commercial sense and the ability to provide nuanced, pragmatic, and commercially sound legal advice
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Prior in-house experience is not required; candidates transitioning from private practice are encouraged to apply

What's In It For You

• Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact, by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership
• Long-term growth opportunities, cross-functional collaboration, and valued advisor to the business
• Further your learning and career development with our Education Assistance program.
• Employee Referral program for successfully referring high calibre talent to Susquehanna
• A lunch allowance stipend for each day you are in the office
• Regular social and community events including annual poker tournament.
• Susquehanna's matching charity gift program

About Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital And What We Do
Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital is the Southeast Asian and Indian venture capital arm of the Susquehanna International Group of Companies, a global proprietary trading and investment firm founded in 1987.

As part of Susquehanna, we have access to flexible and patient capital to grow with our investments. We support founders from their early days through each stage of growth and, together with our China team, have achieved 70+ IPO/M&A and other exits among 350+ portfolio companies in enterprise and consumer technology over the last 20 years. These portfolio companies include Agora, Bytedance, Inshorts, Lentra, , Paidy, PayMaya and RedDoorz.

For more information about Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, please visit

Equal Opportunity Statement
We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and commercially focused Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team within a fast-paced e-commerce environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of post-qualification experience and a strong background in commercial law, with the ability to support a wide range of business functions including digital operations, marketing, procurement, and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, service agreements, marketing and advertising arrangements, technology licenses, and data processing agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and compliance matters related to e-commerce operations, including consumer protection, advertising standards, and digital marketing.
• Support product launches, platform enhancements, and cross-border initiatives from a legal and regulatory perspective.
• Provide legal input on privacy, data protection (e.g., GDPR, PDPO), and cybersecurity matters.
• Assist with corporate governance, regulatory filings, and internal policy development.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the e-commerce sector and provide timely guidance.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed and manage legal budgets effectively.
• Deliver training and guidance to business teams on legal and compliance topics.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 3-8 years PQE, gained in private practice or in-house (preferably in e-commerce, retail, or technology sectors).
• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and legal advisory work.
• Familiarity with consumer law, data privacy, digital marketing regulations, and IP matters.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to legal risk.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin is a must

What We Offer

• Exposure to innovative digital projects and regional expansion initiatives.
• A collaborative and agile working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

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*About The Role *
We are looking for a dedicated and junior legal professional to join the Law Department as a Legal Counsel.

The successful candidate will support the senior members of the legal team to serve as a trusted legal advisor and subject matter expert supporting various business units by adopting a customer-centric approach, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidelines and company policies.

The candidate will ideally have legal experience spanning multiple practice areas such as corporate, commercial, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), insurance products, litigation, employment, information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory advisory and reporting, data privacy and protection. Prior in-house experience, particularly with exposure to the insurance-related matters and/or regulatory communications, is preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to gain diverse and hands-on experience on multiple legal practice areas in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment, as well as to contribute to driving meaningful change, shaping strategies and supporting key business initiatives across the organization.

*Roles And Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory and Support*

• Conduct groundwork support and research and provide customer-centric and commercially sound legal advice on various business areas, including product development and actuarial treaties, operations, marketing, distribution, litigation and complaints, employment, data privacy and protection, IT and AI and outsourcing.
• Review and draft contracts and other related documents, including policy contracts / product brochures, marketing agreements / materials, distribution agreements, employment agreements, various product / service procurement agreements and internal documents.
• Provide pragmatic legal analysis and solution on day-to-day operational matters, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory and/or contractual obligations.
• Support strategic projects and initiatives (including participation in relevant committees/taskforces/working groups) to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance operational efficiency.

Regulatory

• Provide legal support in communications and engagement with regulators including the Insurance Authority, the Securities and Futures Commission, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, and the Monetary Authority of Macao.
• Prepare regular reports and submissions to regulator(s).
• Provide guidance to internal teams on legal and regulatory risks and requirements, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, codes of conduct, guidelines and internal policies.

Contentious

• Provide support in managing disputes and litigations, including working with external legal counsel where necessary.
• Assist internal teams in handling policyholder claims, coverage disputes, and customer complaints to mitigate associated legal and regulatory risks.

* Others***

• Perform such other duties and tasks as may be assigned the Manager or other senior members of the team.

*Minimum Job Requirements: *

• A solicitor or barrister qualified to practice in Hong Kong with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Legal experience (including advisory and support, drafting and review) in multiple practice areas such as corporate, commercial, M&A, insurance products, litigation, employment, IT, AI, regulatory advisory and reporting, data privacy and protection. Insurance law experience is a preferred but not a pre-requisite.
• Experience as an in-house legal counsel in a business environment, particularly within the insurance industry, is a plus.
• Self-driven and sense of ownership, accountability and integrity, with the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent judgment, strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability and business acumen to provide solid, clear and solution-oriented legal advice.
• Logical thinker with a proactive and problem-solving mindset and diligent and detail-oriented contributor, who is willing to learn and ready to support team members in achieving collective team goals.
• Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities efficiently.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese.

*Others *
:

• The candidate is required to obtain relevant license(s) if the job involves regulated activities.

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