Our client is looking for an experienced corporate legal counsel to join the regional team to provide sound and timely legal advice and services to the Company and its affiliates. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Regional Counsel in managing legal projects (M&A, joint ventures, strategic alliances, etc) through preparation of legal memoranda, agreements, correspondence, reports, forms, answering to requests for information, offering guidance and providing assistance in negotiations and presenting alternative solutions to the company and other member companies.
• Act as a liaison between the head office in the US and member companies in the Asia region, filtering corporate messages, policies and procedures, ensuring, wherever possible, consistency with corporate and standards and fostering a strong compliance culture around the Asia region.
• Perform legal research and analysis of regulations, laws, and statutes in relevant Asian markets and advise as to the possible impact of the same on the company or other member companies.
• Handle any litigation, labour law issues, complaints or other disputes as and when required.
• Perform other job related duties and special projects as required.

Requirements:

• A law degree or equivalent and qualified to practice law in a common law jurisdiction in Hong Kong, plus 4 - 7 years of post-qualification private practice and/or in-house legal experience;
• Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations in the area of financial services in relevant Asian markets;
• Excellent legal research capability, project management, organizational, negotiation and analytical skills;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with associates at all levels of seniority;
• Highly adaptable with strong ability to work independently and/or work in a team environment, where the need arises;
• Strong command of spoken & written English and Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese)
• Immediate availability is a definite advantage

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